Toyota 4RUNNER 1998 Owner Manual
4RUNNER (1998)
Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS
AND CONTROLS—
Chapter 1-6
Ignition switch,
Transmission
and Parking brake
Ignition switch with steering
lock
Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Four- wheel drive system
Rear differential look system
Parking brake
Cruise control
Clutch start cancel switch
Ignition switch with steering
lock
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”START”—Starter motor on. The key
will return to the ”ON” position
when released.
For starting tips, see Part 3.
”ON”—Engine on and all accessories on.
This is the normal driving position.
”ACC”—Accessories such as the radio operate, but the engine is off.
If you leave the key in the ”ACC” or
”LOCK” position and open the driver’s
door, a buzzer will remind you to remove the key.
”LOCK”—Engine is off and the
steering wheel is locked. The key
can be removed only at this position.
Vehicles with manual transmission—
You must push in the key to turn the
key from ”ACC” to the ”LOCK” position.
Vehicles with automatic transmission—
You must shift the selector lever into
the ”P” position before turning the key
from ”ACC” to the ”LOCK” position.
When starting the engine, the key
may seem stuck at the ”LOCK” position. To free it, first be sure the key
is pushed all the way in, and then
rock the steering wheel slightly while
turning the key gently.
CAUTION
For manual transmission:
Never remove the key when the
vehicle is moving, as this will
lock the steering wheel and result
in loss of steering control.
NOTICE
Do not leave the key in the ”ON”
position if the engine is not running. The battery will discharge
and the ignition could be damaged.
Automatic transmission
Two-wheel drive models
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Lock release button
To prevent misshifting
Overdrive switch
For selecting either a three-speed or four-speed
transmission
Parking, engine starting
and key removal position
Reverse position
Neutral position
Normal driving position
Position for engine braking
”ON” position
(Shifting into
overdrive possible)
”OFF” position
(Shifting into
overdrive not
possible)
”O/D OFF” indicator
light shows the overdrive switch is in
OFF position
Position for stronger engine
braking than that in ”2” position
Driving pattern selector button
For selecting a driving pattern suited
With the brake pedal depressed, shift
to existing driving conditions
while holding the lock release button
in. (The ignition switch must be in ”ON”
position.)
Shift while holding the lock release
button in.
Shifting normally
”NORM” (Normal)
mode for general
driving conditioning
”PWR” (Power)
mode for power-
ful acceleration
”PWR” mode indicator
light on the instrument
panel shows the driving
pattern selector button is
in the ”PWR” mode
Vehicles with cruise control When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning
off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. For ways to
decrease the vehicle speed, see ”Cruise control” in this chapter.
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Your automatic transmission has a
shift lock system to minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This
means you can only shift out of ”P”
position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in
”ON” position and the lock release
button depressed).
(a) Normal driving
1. Start the engine as instructed in
”How to start the engine” in Part 3.
The transmission must be in ”P” or
”N”.
2. With your foot holding down the
brake pedal, shift the selector lever
to ”D”.
In ”D” position, the automatic transmission system will select the most
suitable gear for running conditions
such as normal cruising, hill climbing,
hard towing, etc.
Always turn the overdrive switch on
for better fuel economy and quieter
driving. If the engine coolant temperature is low, the transmission will not
shift into the overdrive gear even with
the overdrive switch on.
CAUTION
Never put your foot on the accelerator pedal while shifting.
3. Release the parking brake and
brake pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for smooth starting.
(b) Using engine braking
To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as follows:
Turn off the overdrive switch. The
”O/D OFF” indicator light will come
on and the transmission will downshift to the third gear.
Shift into the ”2” position. The
transmission will downshift to the
second gear when the vehicle
speed drops down to or lower than
the following speed, and more powerful engine braking will be obtained.
3RZ-FE engine.....112 km/h (69
mph)
5VZ-FE engine.....119 km/h (73
mph)
Shift into the ”L” position. The
transmission will downshift to the
first gear When the vehicle speed
drops down to or lower than the
following speed, and maximum engine braking will be applied.
3RZ-FE engine.....54 km/h (33
mph)
5VZ-FE engine.....58 km/h (36
mph)
Vehicles with cruise controlWhen the
cruise control is being used, even if
you downshift the transmission by
turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking is not applied because
the cruise control is not cancelled.
For ways to decrease the vehicle
speed, see ”Cruise control” in this
chapter.
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on
a slippery surface. Abrupt shifting
could cause the vehicle to spin or
skid.
(c) Using ”2” and ”L” positions
The ”2” and ”L” positions are used for
strong engine braking as described
previously.
With the selector lever in ”2” or ”L”,
you can start the vehicle in motion as
with the lever in ”D”.
With the selector lever in ”2”, the vehicle will start in the first gear and
automatically shift to the second gear.
With the selector lever in ”L”, the
transmission is engaged in the first
gear.
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NOTICE
Be careful not to overrev the
engine. Watch the tachometer to
keep engine rpm from going
into the red zone. The approximate maximum allowable speed
for each position is given below
for your reference:
..........
”2”
”L”
Do not continue hill climbing or
hard towing for a long time in
the ”2” or ”L” position. This
may cause severe automatic
transmission damage from overheating. To prevent such damage, ”D” position should be
used in hill climbing or hard
towing.
(d) Backing up
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete
stop.
2. With the brake pedal held down
with your foot, shift the selector
lever to the ”R” position.
120 km/h (74 mph)
..........
65 km/h (40 mph)
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NOTICE
Never shift into reverse while the
vehicle is moving.
(e) Parking
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete
stop.
2. Pull the parking brake lever up fully to securely apply the parking
brake.
3. With the brake pedal pressed
down, shift the selector lever to the
”P” position.
CAUTION
While the vehicle is moving, never attempt to move the selector
lever into ”P” position under any
circumstances. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle
control may result.
(f) Good driving practice
If the transmission is repeatedly
upshifted and downshifted between
third gear and overdrive when
climbing a gentle slope, the overdrive switch should be turned off.
Be sure to turn the switch on immediately afterward.
When towing a trailer, in order to
maintain engine braking efficiency,
do not use overdrive.
CAUTION
Always keep your foot on the
brake pedal while stopped with
the engine running. This prevents
the vehicle from creeping.
NOTICE
Do not hold the vehicle on an
upgrade with the accelerator pedal. It can cause the transmission
to overheat. Always use the brake
pedal or parking brake.
(g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck
CAUTION
To rock your vehicle if it becomes
stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc.,
first check that there are no objects or people around the vehicle. During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly
move forward or backward as it
becomes unstuck, causing injury
or damage to nearby people or
objects.
NOTICE
If you rock your vehicle, observe
the following precautions to prevent damage to the transmission
and other parts.
Do not depress the accelerator
pedal while shifting the selector
lever or before the transmission
is completely shifted to forward
or reverse gear.
Do not race the engine and
avoid spinning the wheels.
If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several
times, consider other ways such
as towing.
(h) Driving in ”PWR” (Power) mode
In the ”PWR” mode, the transmission
is shifted up and down at a higher
vehicle speed than in the ”NORM”
(Normal) mode and a more powerful
acceleration is achieved. To set the
”PWR” mode, push in the driving pattern selector button. The ”PWR” mode
indicator light comes on.
For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the ”NORM” mode to improve fuel economy.
(i) If you cannot shift the selector
lever out of ”P” position
If you cannot shift the selector lever
from the ”P” position even though the
brake pedal is depressed, use the
shift lock override button. For instructions, see ”If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever” in
Part 4.
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Automatic transmission
Four- wheel drive control
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Lock release button
To prevent misshifting
Overdrive switch
For selecting either a three-speed or four-speed
transmission
Parking, engine starting
and key removal position
Reverse position
Neutral position
Normal driving position
Position for engine braking
”ON” position
(Shifting into
overdrive possible)
”OFF” position
(Shifting into
overdrive not
possible)
”O/D OFF” indicator
light shows the overdrive switch is in
OFF position
Position for stronger engine
braking than that in ”2” position
With the brake pedal depressed, shift
while holding the lock release button
Driving pattern selector button
For selecting a driving pattern suited
to existing driving conditions
in. (The ignition switch must be in ”ON”
position.)
Shift while holding the lock release
button in.
Shifting normally
”NORM” (Normal)
mode for general
driving conditioning
”PWR” (Power)
mode for powerful acceleration
”PWR” mode indicator
light on the instrument
panel shows the driving
pattern selector button is
in the ”PWR” mode
Vehicles with cruise control When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning
off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. For ways to
decrease the vehicle speed, see ”Cruise control” in this chapter.
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Your automatic transmission has a
shift lock system to minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This
means you can only shift out of ”P”
position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in
”ON” position and the lock release
button depressed).
(a) Normal driving
1. Start the engine as instructed in
”How to start the engine” in Part 3.
The transmission must be in ”P” or
”N”.
When the front drive control lever is
in ”L4” (low- speed position, fourwheel drive), the driving pattern selector setting has no effect on gear shift
timing. (See ”Four- wheel drive system” in this Chapter for information of
the front drive control lever.)
2. With your foot holding down the
brake pedal, shift the selector lever to
”D”.
In ”D” position, the automatic transmission system will select the most
suitable gear for running conditions
such as normal cruising, hill climbing,
hard towing, etc.
Always turn the overdrive switch on
for better fuel economy and quieter
driving. If the engine coolant temperature is low or when the front drive
control lever is in ”L4” (low- speed
position, four- wheel drive), the transmission will not shift into
the overdrive gear even with the overdrive switch on. (See ”Four- wheel
drive system” in this Chapter for information of the front drive control lever.)
CAUTION
Never put your foot on the accelerator pedal while shifting.
3. Release the parking brake and
brake pedal. Depress the accelerator
pedal slowly for smooth starting.
(b) Using engine braking
To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as follows:
Turn off the overdrive switch. The
”O/D OFF” indicator light will come
on and the transmission will downshift to the third gear.
Shift into the ”2” position. The
transmission will downshift to the
second gear when the vehicle
speed drops down to or lower than
the following speed, and more powerful engine braking will be obtained.
Front drive control lever in ”H2” or
”H4”
3RZ-FE engine.....105 km/h (65
mph)
5VZ-FE engine.....114 km/h (70
mph)
Front drive control lever in ”L4”
3RZ-FE engine.....38 km/h (23
mph)
5VZ-FE engine.....41 km/h (25
mph)
Shift into the ”L” position. The
transmission will downshift to the
first gear when the vehicle speed
drops down to or lower than the
following speed, and maximum engine braking will be applied.
Front drive control lever in ”H2” or
”H4”
3RZ-FE engine.....51 km/h (31
mph)
5VZ-FE engine.....55 km/h (34
mph)
Front drive control lever in ”L4”
3RZ-FE engine.....11 km/h (6
mph)
5VZ-FE engine.....12 km/h (7
mph)
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Vehicles with cruise controlWhen the
cruise control is being used, even if
you downshift the transmission by
turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking is not applied because
the cruise control is not cancelled.
For ways to decrease the vehicle
speed, see Cruise control in this
chapter.
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on
a slippery surface. Abrupt shifting
could cause the vehicle to spin or
skid.
(c) Using the ”2” and ”L”, posi-
tions
The ”2” and ”L” positions are used for
strong engine braking as described
previously.
With the selector lever in ”2” or ”L”,
you can start the vehicle in motion as
with the lever in ”D”.
With the selector lever in ”2”, the vehicle will start in the first gear and
automatically shift to the second gear.
With the selector lever in ”L”, the
transmission is engaged in the first
gear.
NOTICE
Be careful not to overrev the
engine. Watch the tachometer to
keep engine rpm from going
into the red zone. The approximate maximum allowable speed
for each position is given above
for your reference:
Front drive control lever in
”H2” or ”H4”
3RZ- FE engine
”2”.....................111km/h (68
mph)
”L”......................60km/h (37
mph)
5VZ- FE engine
”2”.....................118km/h (73
mph)
”L”......................64km/h (40
mph)
Front drive control lever in ”L4”
3RZ- FE engine
”2”......................43km/h (26
mph)
”L”......................23km/h (14
mph)
5VZ- FE engine
”2”......................46km/h (28
mph)
”L”......................25km/h (15
mph)
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Do not continue hill climbing or
hard towing for a long time in
the ”2” or ”L” position. This
may cause severe automatic
transmission damage from overheating. To prevent such damage, ”D” position should be
used in hill climbing or hard
towing.
(d) Backing up
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete
stop.
2. With the brake pedal held down
with your foot, shift the selector
lever to the ”R” position.
NOTICE
Never shift into reverse while the
vehicle is moving.
(e) Parking
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete
stop.
2. Pull the parking brake lever fully to
securely apply the parking brake.
3. With the brake pedal pressed
down, shift the selector lever to
the ”P” position.
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CAUTION
While the vehicle is moving, never attempt to move the selector
lever into ”P” position under any
circumstances. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle
control may result.
(f) Good driving practice
If the transmission is repeatedly
upshifted and downshifted between
third gear and overdrive when
climbing a gentle slope, the overdrive switch should be turned off.
Be sure to turn the switch on immediately afterward.
When towing a trailer, in order to
maintain engine braking efficiency,
do not use overdrive.
CAUTION
Always keep your foot on the
brake pedal while stopped with
the engine running. This prevents
the vehicle from creeping.
NOTICE
Do not hold the vehicle on an
upgrade with the accelerator pedal. It can cause the transmission
to overheat. Always use the brake
pedal or parking brake.
(g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck
CAUTION
To rock your vehicle if it becomes
stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc.,
first check that there are no objects or people around the vehicle. During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly
move forward or backward as it
becomes unstuck, causing injury
or damage to nearby people or
objects.
NOTICE
If you rock your vehicle, observe
the following precautions to prevent damage to the transmission
and other parts.
Do not depress the accelerator
pedal while shifting the selector
lever or before the transmission
is completely shifted to forward
or reverse gear.
Do not race the engine and
avoid spinning the wheels.
If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several
times, consider other ways such
as towing.
(h) Driving in ”PWR”(Power) mode
In the ”PWR” mode, the transmission
is shifted up and down at a higher
vehicle speed than in the
”NORM”(Normal) mode and a more
powerful acceleration is achieved. To
set the ”PWR” mode, push in the driving pattern selector button. The ”PWR”
mode indicator light comes on.
For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the ”NORM” mode to improve fuel economy.
(i) If you cannot shift the selector
lever out of ”P” position
If you cannot shift the selector lever
from the ”P” position even though the
brake pedal is depressed, use the
shift lock override lever. For instructions, see ”If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever” in
Part 4.
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Manual transmission
The shift pattern is as shown
above.
Press the clutch pedal down fully
while shifting, and then release it
slowly. Do not rest your foot on the
pedal while driving, because it will
cause clutch trouble. And do not use
the clutch to hold the vehicle when
stopped on an uphill grade—use the
parking brake.
3RZ- FE engine
Recommended shifting speeds
The transmission is fully synchronized
and upshifting or downshifting is easy.
For the best compromise between fuel
economy and vehicle performance,
you should upshift or downshift at the
following speeds:
Upshifting
gear km/h (mph)
1 to 2 24 (15)
2 to 3 40 (25)/58 (36)
3 to 4 64 (40)/72 (45)
4 to 5 72 (45)/85 (53)
Downshifting
gear km/h (mph)
2 to 1 24 (15)
3 to 2 40 (25)
4 to 3 64 (40)
5 to 4 72 (45)
∗
: Applicable under heavy acceleration
conditions.
5VZ- FE engine
gear km/h (mph)
1 to 2 or 2 to 1 24 (15)
2 to 3 or 3 to 2 40 (25)
3 to 4 or 4 to 3 64 (40)
4 to 5 or 5 to 4 72 (45)
Downshift to the appropriate gear if
acceleration is needed when you are
∗
cruising below the above downshifting
∗
speeds.
∗
Upshifting too soon or downshifting
too late will cause lugging and, possibly, pinging. Regularly revving the engine to maximum speed in each gear
will cause excessive engine wear and
high fuel consumption.
Maximum allowable speeds
To get on a highway or to pass slower traffic, maximum acceleration may
be necessary. Make sure you observe
the following maximum allowable
speeds in each gear:
Two-wheel drive models
gear km/h (mph)
1 48 ( 29)
2 90 ( 55)
3 139 ( 86)
4 165 (102)
Four- wheel drive models
3RZ- FE engine
gear km/h (mph)
”H2” and ”H4” ”L4”
1 45 ( 28) 17 (11)
2 84 ( 52) 32 (20)
3 130 ( 81) 50 (31)
4 165 (102) 64 (39)
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5VZ- FE engine
gear km/h (mph)
”H2” and ”H4” ”L4”
1 48 ( 29) 18 (11)
2 89 ( 55) 34 (21)
3 127 ( 79) 49 (31)
4 165 (102) 64 (39)
NOTICE
Do not downshift if you are going
faster than the maximum allowable speed for the next lower
gear.
Good driving practice
If it is difficult to shift into reverse,
put the transmission in neutral, release the clutch pedal momentarily,
and then try again.
When towing a trailer, in order to
maintain engine braking efficiency,
do not use the fifth gear.
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on
a slippery surface. Abrupt shifting
could cause the vehicle to spin or
skid.
NOTICE
Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped before shifting
into reverse.
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Four- wheel drive system—
(a) Front drive control (lev
type)
Use the front drive control lever to
select the following transfer modes.
”H2” (high speed position, twowheel drive): Lever at ”H2”
Use this for normal driving on dry
hardsurfaced roads. This position
gives greater economy, quietest ride
and least wear.
”H4” (high speed position, fourwheel drive): Lever at ”H4”
Use this for normal driving on wet, icy
or snow- covered roads. This position
provides greater traction than twowheel drive.
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(a) Front drive control
(lever/button type)
”N” (neutral position): Lever at ”N”
No power is delivered to the wheels.
The vehicle must be stopped.
”L4” (low speed position, fourwheel drive): Lever at ”L4”
Use this for maximum power and traction. Use ”L4” for climbing or descending steep hills, off-road driving,
and hard pulling in sand, mud or deep
snow.
The four- wheel drive indicator light
comes on when the ”H4”, ”N” or ”L4”
mode is selected.
See ”(c) Shifting procedure (lever
type)” for further instructions.
Use the front drive control lever
and ”4WD” button to select the following transfer modes.
”H2” (high speed position, twowheel drive): Lever a ”H”, ”4WD” but-
ton left out
Use this for normal driving on dry
hardsurfaced roads. This position
gives greater economy, quietest ride
and least wear.
”H4” (high speed position, fourwheel drive): Lever at ”H”, ”4WD”
button pushed in
Use this for normal driving on wet, icy
or snow- covered roads. This position
provides greater traction than twowheel drive.
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(b) A.D.D. (automatic
disconnecting differential)
”N” (neutral position): Lever at ”N”
No power is delivered to the wheels.
The vehicle must be stopped.
”L4” (low speed position, fourwheel drive): Lever at ”L4”
Use this for maximum power and traction. Use ”L4” for climbing or descending steep hills, off-road driving,
and hard pulling in sand, mud or deep
snow.
The four- wheel drive indicator light
comes on when the ”H4”, ”N” or ”L4”
mode is selected.
See ”(c) Shifting procedure (lever/button type)” for further instructions.
Steel wheels
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Aluminum wheels
The A.D.D. can be engaged or disengaged by the shifting operations
described in ”(c) Shifting procedure”.
You should drive in four- wheel drive
for at least 16 km (10 miles) each
month. This will assure that the front
drive components are lubricated.
(c) Shifting procedure (leve
r
u
type with man
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 40km/h (25mph) or less.
You need not depress the clutch pedal. If you have trouble shifting, depress or release 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. You need not depress the
clutch pedal.
If the indicator light does not go off
when you shift the transfer into ”H2”,
drive straight ahead while accelerating
or decelerating, 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. You need not depress the clutch
pedal.
If you have trouble shifting in cold
weather, 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. You need not depress the
clutch pedal.
If the indicator light does not go off
when you shift the transfer into ”H2”,
drive straight ahead while accelerating
or decelerating, or drive in reverse.
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SHIFTING BETWEEN ”H4” AND ”L4”
To shift from ”H4” to ”L4, stop the
vehicle or reduce your speed to less
than 8 km/h (5 mph). With your foot
off the accelerator pedal, depress the
clutch pedal and move the front drive
control lever.
To shift from ”L4” to ”H4”, depress
the clutch pedal and move the front
drive control lever.
This can be done at any vehicle
speed.
(c) Shifting procedure (lev
t
type with automa
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 release 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 decelerating, 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
weather, 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 decelerating, 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.
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(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 decelerating.
If the indicator light flashes and the
buzzer sounds when you push in the
”4WD” button, reduce your speed or
stop the vehicle and reset.
CAUTION
Never push the ”4WD” button if
wheels are slipping. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting.
To shift from ”H4” to ”H2”, push the
”4WD” button again to turn it off.
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 decelerating, or drive in reverse.
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 decelerating, or drive in reverse.
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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 ragged surface.
This differential lock system is effective in case one of the rear wheels is
spinning.
Before using the rear differential lock
system, 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.
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CAUTION
Do not use the rear differential
lock in the conditions other than
above. Large steering effort and
careful cornering control will be
required.
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To lock the rear differential, push
the switch.
Be sure to stop the wheels before
locking the differential.
Vehicles with manual transmissionFor easy locking, depress the
clutch pedal, push the lock switch and
slowly release the clutch pedal.
The indicator light will blink when the
switch is turned on. Wait a few seconds for the system to complete operation. After the differential is locked,
the light will stop blinking and remain
on.
The anti- lock brake system does not
operate when the rear differential is
locked. It is normal operation for the
”ABS” warning light to be on at this
time.
CAUTION
Do not lock the differential until
the wheels have stopped spinning. Otherwise, the vehicle
may move in an unexpected
direction when the differential
lock is engaged, resulting in an
accident. This may also lead to
possible damage to differential
lock component parts.
Do not drive over 8 km/h (5
mph) when the differential is
locked.
To unlock the differential, push the
switch once again.
Unlock the differential as soon as the
vehicle moves out.
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For easy unlocking, slightly turn the
steering wheel in either direction while
the vehicle is in motion.
When the differential lock is disengaged, the indicator light will go out.
When parking, firmly apply the
parking brake to avoid inadvertent
creeping.
The differential will also unlock if you
shift the front drive control lever out
of ”L4”. Never forget to turn off the
switch after using this feature.
To check the indicator bulb, turn the
ignition key to the ”ON” position, but
do not start the engine.
CAUTION
Do not keep driving with the differential lock switch on.
To set: Pull up the lever. For better
holding power, first depress the brake
pedal and hold it while setting the
brake.
To release: Pull up the lever slightly,
press the thumb button, and lower.
Parking brake
To remind you that the parking brake
is set, the parking brake reminder
light in the instrument panel remains
on until you release the parking brake.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure the parking brake is fully released and
the parking brake reminder light
is off.
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Cruise control
The cruise control allows you to
cruise the vehicle at a desired
speed over 40 km/h (25 mph) even
with your foot off the accelerator
pedal.
Your cruising speed can be maintained
up or down grades within the limits of
engine performance, although a slight
speed change may occur when driving
up or down the grades. On steeper
hills, a greater speed change will occur so it is better to drive without the
cruise control.
CAUTION
To help maintain maximum con-
trol of your vehicle, do not use
the cruise control when driving
in heavy or varying traffic, or
on slippery (rainy, icy or snowcovered) or winding roads.
Avoid vehicle speed increases
when driving downhill. If the vehicle speed is too fast in relation to the cruise control set
speed, cancel the cruise control
then downshift the transmission
to use engine braking to slow
down.
TURNING ON THE SYSTEM
To operate the cruise control, press
the ”CRUISE ON- OFF” button. This
turns the system on. The indicator
light in the instrument panel shows
that you can now set the vehicle at
a desired cruising speed. Another
press will turn the system completely
off.
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CAUTION
To avoid accidental cruise control
engagement, keep the ”CRUISE
ON-OFF” switch off when not using the cruise control.
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SETTING AT A DESIRED SPEED
On vehicles with automatic transmission, the transmission must be in ”D”
before you set the cruise control
speed.
Bring your vehicle to the desired
speed, push the lever down in the
”SET/COAST” direction and release it.
This sets the vehicle at that speed. If
the speed is not satisfactory, tap the
lever up for a faster speed, or tap it
down for a slower speed. Each tap
changes the set speed by 1.6 km/h
(1.0 mph). You can now take your foot
off the accelerator pedal.
If you need acceleration—for example,
when passing—depress the accelerator pedal enough for the vehicle to
exceed the set speed. When you release it, the vehicle will return to the
speed set prior to the acceleration.
CAUTION
For manual transmission:
While driving with the cruise con-
trol on, do not shift to neutral
without depressing the clutch
pedal, as this may cause engine
racing or overrevving.
CANCELLING THE PRESET SPEED
You can cancel the preset speed by:
a. Pulling the lever in the ”CANCEL”
direction and releasing it.
b. Depressing the brake pedal.
c. Depressing the clutch pedal (manual
transmission).
If the vehicle speed falls below about
40 km/h (25 mph), the preset speed
will automatically cancel out.
If the vehicle speed drops 16 km/h
(10 mph) below the preset speed, the
preset speed will also automatically
cancel out.
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If the preset speed automatically cancels out other than for the above
cases, have your vehicle checked by
your Toyota dealer at the earliest opportunity.
RESETTING AT A FASTER SPEED
Push the lever up in the ”RES/ACC”
direction and hold it. Release the lever when the desired speed is attained. While the lever is held up, the
vehicle will gradually gain speed.
However, a faster way to reset is to
accelerate the vehicle and then push
the lever down in the ”SET/COAST”
direction.
RESETTING AT A SLOWER SPEED
Push the lever down in the ”SET/
COAST” direction and hold it. Release
the lever when the desired speed is
attained. While the lever is held down,
the vehicle speed will gradually decrease.
However, a faster way to reset is to
depress the brake pedal and then
push the lever down in the ”SET/
COAST” direction.
On vehicles with automatic transmission, even if you turn off the overdrive
switch, with the cruise control on, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. To decrease the vehicle speed,
reset to a slower speed with the
cruise control lever or depress the
brake pedal. If you use the brake pedal, cruise control is cancelled.
RESUMING THE PRESET SPEED
If the preset speed is cancelled by
pulling the control lever or by depressing the brake pedal or clutch
pedal, pushing the lever up in the
”RES/ACC” direction will restore the
speed set prior to cancellation.
However, once the vehicle speed falls
below about 40 km/h (25 mph), the
preset speed will not be resumed.
CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARNING
If the ”CRUISE” indicator light in the
instrument cluster flashes when using
the cruise control, press the ”CRUISE
ON-OFF” button to turn the system
off and then press it again to turn it
on.
If any of the following conditions then
occurs, there is some trouble in the
cruise control system.
The indicator light does not come
on.
The indicator light flashes again.
The indicator light goes out after it
comes on.
If this is the case, contact your Toyota dealer and have your vehicle inspected.
Clutch start cancel switch
(four- wheel drive models wi
manual transmission)
To crank the engine without depressing the clutch pedal, push the
switch with the ignition on.
The switch stays on as long as the
ignition is on. And it will automatically
turn off when the ignition is off.
This switch cancels the clutch start
system, which is designed to keep the
starter motor from operating if the
clutch pedal is not depressed all the
way down.
The switch allows the vehicle to be
driven out of difficult situations by
cranking the engine with the clutch
engaged.
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Never use the switch for normal engine starting. Be sure to follow the
starting procedure instructed in ”How
to start the engine” in Part 3.
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