2002 Toyota 4Runner Owners Manual - Page 116

'02 4Runner_U (L/O 0108) "H" mode (high speed position, two- wheel drive): Front drive control lever at "H", "4WD" button left out Use this for normal driving on dry hard- surfaced roads. This position gives greater economy, quietest ride and least wear and better vehicle control. "H" mode (high speed position, four- wheel drive, center differential unlocked): Front drive control lever at "H", "4WD" button push in, center differential lock switch left out Use this for normal driving on all types of roads, from dry hard-surfaced roads to wet, icy or snow-covered roads. This position provides greater traction than two-wheel drive. "H" mode (high speed position, four- wheel drive, center differential locked): Lever at "H", "4WD" button pushed in center differential lock switch pushed in Use this for greater traction when you experience a loss of power, such as wheel slipping, in the center differential unlock mode. "N" mode (neutral position): Front drive control lever at "N" No power is delivered to the wheels. The vehicle must be stopped. "L4" mode (low speed position, four- wheel drive, center differential unlocked): Front drive control lever at "L4", center differential lock switch left out Use this for maximum power and traction. Use this for climbing steep hills, off-road driving, and hard pulling in sand or mud. In this mode, the braking feeling that occurs when the wheels are negotiating a sharp corner is further reduced than in the "L4" (low position, four-wheel drive, center differential locked) mode. The transmission automatically shifts up from second gear in this mode. This system is effective when starting your vehicle in sand, mud, ice or snow. (However, the transmission system may shift up from first gear when the vehicle starts too quickly.) "L4" mode (low speed position, four- wheel drive, center differential locked): Front drive control lever at "L4", center differential lock switch push in Use this for maximum power and traction. Use this for hard pulling in situations the vehicle cannot negotiate even in the "L4" (low speed position, four-wheel drive, center differential unlocked) mode. Also, using this mode when driving down steep off- road inclines will help contribute to increased vehicle stability. Four-wheel drive and center differential lock indicator lights show which transfer and center differential mode the vehicle is in. Note that the differential is not still locked as long as the indicator light remains off. When the shifting has not been completed within 3 seconds after the shifting operation, the indicator flashes. If the indicator light does not go off when you push out the center differential lock button, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse. If the indicator flashes even if doing so, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. There may be a trouble in the center differential lock system. See "(c) Shifting procedure" for further instructions. 116 2002 MY 4RUNNER_U (OM35787U)