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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Rear differential lock
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system
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: If equipped
Use the rear differential lock
system only when wheel spin-
ning occurs in a ditch or on a
slippery or ragged surface.
This system is effective in case
one of the rear wheels is spin-
ning.
Rear differential lock switch
Press the switch to turn the system
on/off.
At this time, the rear differential lock
indicator and indicator in the differential
lock/unlock display will blink. Wait a few
seconds for the system to complete
operation. After the rear differential is
locked, the indicators will stop blinking
and remain on.
To unlock the rear differential, push the
switch again.
Operating tips
First turn the four-wheel drive control
switch to "L4" with the center differential
locked to see if you can move forward. If
this does not work, use the rear differen-
tial lock system also.
Be sure to stop the wheels before
locking the differential.
Unlock the differential as soon as the
vehicle moves out.
Unlocking the rear differential
If the rear differential lock indicator still
flashes even after unlocking the rear dif-
ferential, check the safety of the sur-
rounding area and slightly turn the
steering wheel in either direction while
the vehicle is in motion.
Automatic unlocking feature
The rear differential will also unlock if
you turn the four-wheel drive control
switch to "H4" or unlock the center differ-
ential.
After unlocking the rear differential
Check that the indicators go off.
The rear differential lock indicator
and indicator in the differential
lock/unlock display
The indicators blink while lock-
ing/unlocking the rear differential.
If the indicators continue to blink when
you operate the rear differential lock
switch, check the safety of the sur-
rounding area and turn the steering
wheel in either direction while the
vehicle is in motion.
If the indicators continue to blink even if
doing so, have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
There may be a trouble in the four-wheel
drive system.
Locking the rear differential
The following systems do not operate
when the rear differential is locked.
• Multi Terrain ABS
• Brake assist system
• VSC
• Downhill assist control system (if
equipped)
• Turn Assist function (if equipped)
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• Active TRC
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