Rear Differential Lock System - Toyota 2016 Tacoma Owner's Manual

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4-5. Using the driving support systems

Rear differential lock system

The rear differential lock system is provided for use only when
wheel spinning occurs in a ditch or on a slippery or rugged sur-
face.
The rear differential lock system is effective in case one of the rear
wheels is spinning.
Press the rear differential lock
switch to lock the rear differential.
At this time, the rear differential
lock indicator will blink. Wait a few
seconds for the system to com-
plete operation. After the rear dif-
ferential is locked, the indicator will
stop blinking and remain on.
To unlock the rear differential,
press the switch again.
Using the rear differential lock system
 Automatic transmission
1
4WD models: Before using the rear differential lock system.
Stop the vehicle, shift the shift lever to N and turn the front-wheel
drive control switch in the "4L" position to see if this is sufficient. If
this has no effect, additionally use the rear differential lock system.
2
Be sure to stop the wheels.
3
Press the rear differential lock switch.
After the rear differential is locked, the indicator will come on.
4
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Unlock the rear differential as soon as the vehicle moves.
To unlock the rear differential, press the switch again.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
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: If equipped