Rear Differential Lock System - Toyota Tacoma 2002 Operating Manual

SHIFTING BETWEEN "H2" OR "H4" AND
"L4"
To shift from "H2" or "H4" to "L4",
stop the vehicle and put the transmission
in "N". With your foot holding down the
brake pedal, move the front drive control
lever.
To shift from "L4" to "H2" or "H4",
stop the vehicle and put the transmission
in "N". With your foot holding down the
brake pedal, move the front drive control
lever. When the "4WD" button is pushed
in, the transfer shifts into "H4"; when the
button is left out, the transfer shifts into
"H2".
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.
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'02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109)

Rear differential lock system

The rear differential lock system is pro-
vided for use only when wheel spinning
occurs in a ditch or on a slippery or
ragged surface.
This differential lock system is effective in
case one of the rear wheels is spinning.
Except for Pre Runner models
Before using the rear differential lock sys-
tem, first shift the front drive control into
"L4" to see if it works. If this has no
effect, additionally use the rear differential
lock system.
2002 MY TACOMA_U (OM35786U)
CAUTION
Do not use the rear differential lock
in the conditions other than above.
Large steering effort and careful cor-
nering control will be required.