2003 Toyota 4Runner Owners Manual - Page 134

'03 4Runner_U (L/O 0208) (b) Shifting procedure SHIFTING BETWEEN "H4" (UNLOCKED) AND "H4" (LOCKED) To shift between unlock and lock modes in "H4", push the center differential lock switch. SHIFTING BETWEEN "L4" (UNLOCKED) AND "L4" (LOCKED) To shift between unlock and lock modes in "L4", push the center differential lock switch. SHIFTING BETWEEN "H4" AND "L4" To shift from "H4" to "L4", bring the vehicle to a complete stop with the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the automatic transmission selector lever into "N" and push and turn the four-wheel drive control switch knob fully clockwise. To shift from "L4" to "H4", bring the vehicle to a complete stop with the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the automatic transmission selector lever into "N" and turn the four-wheel drive control switch knob fully counterclockwise. If the "4LO" (low speed four-wheel drive) indicator light blinks when you operate the four-wheel drive control switch knob to the "H4" or "L4" position, drive forward or backward in a short distance, then stop the vehicle completely, shift the automatic transmission selector lever securely into "N" and operate the switch knob again. If the indicator blinks even if doing so, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. There may be a trouble in the four-wheel drive system. Traction control system (two-wheel drive models) The traction control system automatically helps prevent the spinning of rear wheels when the vehicle is started or accelerated on slippery road surfaces. When the ignition key is turned to "ON", the system automatically turns on. CAUTION Under certain slippery road conditions, full traction of the vehicle and power to the rear wheels cannot be maintained, even though the traction control system is in operation. Do not drive the vehicle under any speed or maneuvering conditions which may cause the vehicle to lose traction control. In situations where the road surface is covered with ice or snow, your vehicle should be fitted with snow tires or tire chains. Always drive at an appropriate and cautious speed for the present road conditions. CAUTION Never operate the four-wheel drive control switch knob if wheels are slipping. Wait until the wheels have stopped slipping or spinning before operating. 134 2003 4RUNNER from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM35795U)