2012 Toyota 4Runner Owners Manual - Page 537

2 -4 . U sing ot he r driving syst e m s Four-w heel drive system (part-time 4WD models) Use the front-wheel drive control lever to select the following transfer modes: CTH24AS015 The four-wheel drive indicator comes on when H4, N or L4 mode is selected. H2 (high speed position, two-wheel drive) Use this for normal driving on dry hard-surfaced roads. This position gives greater economy, quietest ride and least wear. H4 (high speed position, four-wheel drive) Use this for driving only on tracks that permit the tires slide, like offroad, icy or snow-covered roads. This position provides greater traction than two-wheel drive. N (neutral position) No power is delivered to the wheels. The vehicle must be stopped. L4 (low speed position, four-wheel drive) Use this for maximum power and traction. Use "L4" for climbing or descending steep hills, off-road driving, and hard pulling in sand, mud or deep snow. Four-wheel drive indicator Low speed four-wheel drive indicator 236 4RUNNER_U