2004 Toyota Tundra Owners Manual - Page 172

'04 TUNDRA_U (L/O 0309) (a) Front drive control (button type) Use the "2WD/4HI" and "4LO" buttons to select the following transfer modes. 1. "2WD" (high speed position, two− wheel drive): "2WD/4HI" and "4LO" buttons left out Use this for normal driving on dry, hard−surfaced roads. This position gives greater economy, the quietest ride and least wear. 2. "4HI" (high speed position, four− wheel drive): "2WD/4HI" button pushed in The "4HI" (high speed four −wheel drive) indicator light comes on when the "4HI" mode is selected. Use this for normal driving on wet, icy or snow−covered roads. This position provides greater traction than two− wheel drive. In this mode, the vehicle stability control system is off. (See "Vehicle stability control system" in this Section.) 3. "4LO" (low speed position, four − wheel drive): With the "2WD/4HI" button pressed in, push the "4LO" button The "4LO" (low speed four −wheel drive) indicator light comes on when the "4LO" mode is selected. Use this for maximum power and traction. Use "4LO" mode for climbing or descending steep hills, off −road driving, and hard pulling in sand, mud or deep snow. In this mode, the vehicle stability control system is off. (See "Vehicle stability control system" in this Section.) See "(c) Shifting procedure (button type)" for further instructions. Advice for driving on slippery roads in "4LO" (low speed position, four wheel drive) mode If you push the "4LO" button with the "2WD/4HI" button pressed in and shift the automatic transmission lever to "2" when you drive in steep off −road areas, the output of the brake can be controlled effectively by the traction control system, which assists the driver to control the driving power of 4 wheels. 172 2004 TUNDRA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM34426U)