1998 TOYOTA 4RUNNER differential

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1. Clutch start cancel switch
2. Headlight and turn signal
switch
3. Wiper and washer switches
4. Back window defogger switch
5. Emergency flasher switch
6. Clock
7. Cup holder
8. Air conditioning controls
9. Car audio
10. Ashtray 11. Cigarette lighter
12. Ignition switch
13. Cruise control switch
14. Rear differential lock switch
15. Instrument panel light con- trol knob
16. Power rear view mirror con- trol switch (without power
windows)
17. Power back window lock switch (without power win-
dows)

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1
: For details, see ºService reminder indicators and warning
buzzersº in Chapter 1-5.
* 2
: If this light flashes, see ºCruise controlº in Chapter 1-6.
Cruise control indicator light *
2
Driving pattern
(ºPOWERº
mode)
indicator
light
Four- wheel drive indicator light
Rear differential lock indicator light
Automatic transmission indicator light

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(e) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on in the following
cases.
a. The fuel tank is completely empty. (See ºFuel gaugeº in Chapter
1- 5 for instructions.)
b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened
securely. (See ºFuel tank capº in
Chapter 1- 2 for instructions.)
c. There is a problem somewhere in
your engine or automatic transmis-
sion electrical system.
If it comes on while you are driving
in case c, have your vehicle checked/
repaired by your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
(f) Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This light comes on when the fuel
level in the tank becomes nearly
empty. Fill up the tank as soon as
possible.
On inclines or curves, due to the
movement of fuel in the tank, the low
fuel level warning light may come on
earlier than usual.
(g) ºABSº Warning Light
This light warns that there is a prob-
lem somewhere in your anti- lock
brake system. If the light comes on while you are
driving, have your vehicle checked by
your Toyota dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
The light will come on when the igni-
tion key is turned to the ºONº posi-
tion. After about 3 seconds, the light
will go off.
When the ºABSº warning light is on
(and the brake system warning light is
off), the brake system operates con-
ventionally but anti- lock brake system
is not assisting brake performance so
that the wheels can lock- up during
sudden braking or braking on slippery
road surfaces.
Vehicles with rear differential lock sys-
temÐ
The anti-lock brake system does not
operate when the rear differential is
locked. It is normal operation for the
ºABSº warning light to be on at this
time.
(h) Open Door Warning Light
This light remains on until all the
doors and back door are completely
closed.
(i) SRS Airbag Warning Light
This light will come on when the
ignition key is turned to the ºACCº
or ºONº position. After about 6 se-
conds, the light will go off. This
means the airbag system is operat-
ing properly.
The warning light system monitors the
airbag sensor assembly, inflators,
warning light, interconnecting wiring
and power sources.
If either of the following conditions
occurs, this indicates a malfunction
somewhere in the parts monitored by
the warning light system. Contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible to
service the vehicle.
The light does not come on when
the ignition key is turned to the
ºACCº or ºONº position or remains on.
The light comes on while driving.
(j) Light Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer will sound if the driver 's
door is opened while the ignition
switch is turned to the ºLOCKº posi-
tion with the headlight switch on. Re-
moving the key will not stop the buzz-
er as long as the headlight switch is on.

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Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS
AND CONTROLSÐ
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

P ar k ing br ak e
Cruise control
Clutch start cancel switch
Ignition switch with steering lock

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Use the front drive control lever
and º4WDº button to select the fol-
lowing transfer modes.
ºH2º (high speed position, two-
wheel drive): Lever a ºHº, º4WDº but-
ton left out
Use this for normal driving on dry
hardsurfaced roads. This position
gives greater economy, quietest ride
and least wear.
ºH4º (high speed position, four-
wheel drive): Lever at ºHº, º4WDº
button pushed in
Use this for normal driving on wet, icy
or snow- covered roads. This position
provides greater traction than two-
wheel drive. ºNº (neutral position):
Lever at ºNº
No power is delivered to the wheels.
The vehicle must be stopped.
ºL4º (low speed position, four-
wheel drive): Lever at ºL4º
Use this for maximum power and trac-
tion. Use ºL4º for climbing or des-
cending steep h ills, off- road driving,
and hard pulling in s and, mud or deep
snow.
The four- wheel drive indicator light
comes on when the ºH4º, ºNº or ºL4º
mode is selected.
See º(c) Shifting procedure (lever/but-
ton type)º for further instructions. (b) A.D.D. (automatic
disconnecting differential)

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To shift from ºH4º to ºH2º, push the
º4WDº 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 ºH2º,
drive straight ahead while accelerating
or decelerating, or drive in reverse.
SHIFTING BETWEEN ºH2º OR ºH4º
AND ºL4º
To shift from ºH2º or ºH4º to ºL4º,
stop the vehicle and put the trans-
mission in ºNº. With your foot holding
down the brake pedal, move the front
drive control lever.
To shift from ºL4º to ºH2º or ºH4º,
stop the vehicle and put the trans-
mission in ºNº. With your foot holding
down the brake pedal, move the front
drive control lever. When the º4WDº
button is pushed in, the transfer shifts
into ºH4º; when the button is left out,
the transfer shifts into ºH2º.
If the indicator light does not go off
when you shift the transfer into ºH2º,
drive straight ahead while accelerating
or decelerating, or drive in reverse. Rear differential lock system

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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 effec-
tive in case one of the rear wheels is
spinning.
Before using the rear differential lock
system, first shift the front drive con-
trol into ºL4º to see if it works. If this
has no effect, additionally use the rear
differential lock system.
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 transmis-
sion'For 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 se-
conds for the system to complete op-
eration. 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
ºABSº warning light to be on at this
time.CAUTION

Do not lock the differential until
the wheels have stopped spin-
ning. 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.