Traction Control System - Toyota 4Runner 2005 Owner's Manual

SHIFTING BETWEEN "H4" (UNLOCKED)
AND "H4" (LOCKED)
To shift between unlock and
modes in "H4", push the center differen-
tial lock switch.
SHIFTING BETWEEN "L4" (UNLOCKED)
AND "L4" (LOCKED)
To shift between unlock and
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.
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If the "4LO" (low speed four- wheel drive)
indicator light continues to blink when you
operate the multi- mode
lock
knob to the "H4" or "L4" position, drive
forward or backward in a short distance,
then stop the vehicle completely, shift the
automatic transmission selector lever se-
curely into "N" and operate the switch
lock knob again.
If the indicator 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.

Traction control system

(two- wheel drive models)
The traction control system automatical-
ly helps prevent the spinning of rear
control switch wheels when the vehicle is started or
accelerated on slippery road surfaces.
When the ignition key is turned to "ON",
the system automatically turns on.
Under certain slippery road condi-
tions, full traction of the vehicle and
power to the rear wheels cannot be
maintained, even though the traction
control system is in operation. Do not
drive the vehicle under any speed or
maneuvering conditions which may
cause the vehicle to lose traction
control. In situations where the road
surface is covered with ice or snow,
your vehicle should be fitted with
snow tires or
drive at an appropriate and cautious
speed for the present road condi-
tions.
CAUTION
tire chains. Always