Toyota 4Runner 2003 Operating Manual page 148

(c) Shifting procedure
SHIFTING BETWEEN "H2" AND "H4"
(UNLOCKED)
To shift from "H2" to "H4" (unlocked),
reduce the vehicle speed to less than 100
km/h (62 mph) and turn the multi–mode
control switch knob fully clockwise.
If the four–wheel drive indicator light con-
tinues to blink when you operate the mul-
ti–mode control switch knob from the "H2"
to the "H4" position, this reminds you that
the transfer mode is not securely in "H4"
mode. Drive straight ahead while acceler-
ating or decelerating.
If the four–wheel drive indicator light con-
tinues to blink and the buzzer sounds
when you operate the multi–mode control
switch knob from the "H2" to the "H4"
position, this reminds you that the transfer
mode is not in "H4" mode. Stop the ve-
hicle or reduce the vehicle speed to less
than 100 km/h (62 mph). Operate the
switch knob again.
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To shift from "H4" (unlocked) to "H2",
turn the multi–mode control switch knob
fully counterclockwise.
This can be done at any speed.
If the four–wheel drive indicator light con-
tinues to blink when you operate the mul-
ti–mode control switch knob from the "H4"
to the "H2" position, this reminds you that
the transfer mode is not securely in "H2"
mode. Drive straight ahead while acceler-
ating or decelerating, or drive forward or
backward in a short distance.
If the indicator light continues to blink
even if doing so, contact your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible. There may be
a trouble in the four–wheel drive system.
CAUTION
Never operate the multi–mode control
switch knob if the wheels are slip-
ping. Stop the slipping or spinning
before operating.
SHIFTING BETWEEN "H4" (UNLOCKED)
AND "H4" (LOCKED)
To shift between unlock
modes in "H4", push the center differen-
tial lock switch.
SHIFTING BETWEEN "L4" (UNLOCKED)
AND "L4" (LOCKED)
To shift between unlock
modes in "L4", push the center differen-
tial lock switch.
SHIFTING BETWEEN "H4" AND "L4"
To shift from "H4" to "L4", bring the
vehicle to a complete stop with the brake
pedal held down with your foot, shift the
automatic transmission selector lever into
"N" and push and turn the multi–mode
control switch knob fully clockwise.
To shift from "L4" to "H4", bring the
vehicle to a complete stop with the brake
pedal held down with your foot, shift the
automatic transmission selector lever into
"N" and turn the multi–mode control switch
knob counterclockwise.
2003 4RUNNER from Oct. '02 Prod. (OM35804U)
and lock
and lock