Toyota 4runner 2010 Instruction Manual page 247

Messages displayed on the accessory meter
Depending on switch operation, one of the following messages may
appear on the accessory meter to provide guidance on transfer mode
selection etc:
Message
SHIFT TO 4WD
(When selecting MUD
& SAND mode)
SHIFT TO L4
(When selecting
LOOSE ROCK,
MOGUL or ROCK
mode)
STOP THE VEHICLE
& SHIFT THE AUTO.
TRANSMISSION TO N
(When selecting any
mode)
ACCELERATE OR
DECELERATE
(When shifting the
front-wheel control
lever to H4 or H2)
DRIVE THE VEHICLE
A SHORT DISTANCE
(When pressing the
rear differential lock
switch)
OP. NOT POSSIBLE
WHEN Multi-terrain
Select ACTIVATED
(When pressing the
VSC off switch or "A-
TRAC" switch)
Details
Indicates that the
transfer mode needs
to be changed to H4
or L4.
Indicates that the
transfer mode needs
to be changed to L4.
Indicates that the
transfer mode cannot
be changed to H4 or
L4.
Indicates that the
transfer mode may
not successfully
change.
Indicates that the rear
differential is not
locked.
Indicates that VSC
and active traction
control cannot be dis-
abled while Multi-ter-
rain Select is
operating.
2-4. Using other driving systems
Procedure
Shift the front-wheel
drive control lever to
H4 or L4.
Shift the front-wheel
drive control lever to
L4.
Stop the vehicle com-
pletely and/or shift the
shift lever to N.
Drive straight ahead
while accelerating or
decelerating, or drive in
reverse.
Drive the vehicle for-
ward or backward a
short distance.
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