Toyota 4Runner 1998 Owner's Manual page 94

(c) Shifting procedure (lever
type with automatic
transmission)
SHIFTING BETWEEN "H2" AND "H4"
To shift from "H2" to "H4", move the
front drive control lever.
This can be done when the vehicle is
stopped, or moving straight ahead at
speeds of 40 km/h (25 mph) or less. If
you have trouble shifting, depress or re-
lease the accelerator pedal momentarily
while pushing the front drive control lever.
CAUTION
Never move the front drive control
lever if wheels are slipping. Stop the
slipping or spinning before shifting.
To shift from "H4" to "H2", simply move
the front drive control lever.
This can be done at any vehicle speed.
If the indicator light does not go off when
you shift the transfer into "H2", drive
straight ahead while accelerating or decel-
erating, or drive in reverse.
With A.D.D.
To shift from "H2" to "H4", reduce your
speed to less than 80 km/h (50 mph) and
move the front drive control lever.
If you have trouble shifting in cold weath-
er, reduce your speed or stop the vehicle
and reshift.
CAUTION
Never move the front drive control
lever if wheels are slipping. Stop the
slipping or spinning before shifting.
To shift from "H4" to "H2", simply move
the front drive control lever.
This can be done at any vehicle speed.
If the indicator light does not go off when
you shift the transfer into "H2", drive
straight ahead while accelerating or decel-
erating, or drive in reverse.
SHIFTING BETWEEN "H4" AND"L4"
To shift between "H4" and "L4",stop the
vehicle and put the transmission in "N".
With your foot holding down the brake
pedal, move the front drive control lever.
4RUNNER ( )
(c) Shifting procedure
(lever/button type)
SHIFTING BETWEEN "H2" AND "H4"
To shift from "H2" to "H4", reduce your
speed to less than 100 km/h (62 mph)
and push in the "4WD" button.
If the indicator light does not come on
when you push in the "4WD" button, drive
straight ahead while accelerating or decel-
erating.
If the indicator light flashes and the buzz-
er sounds when you push in the "4WD"
button, reduce your speed or stop the
vehicle and reset.
CAUTION
Never push the "4WD" button
wheels are slipping. Stop the slipping
or spinning before shifting.
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