2008 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 4 wheel drive

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When driving
Shift the four−wheel drive control switch to “L4”, then shift to
“H4” again.
When shifting the four−wheel drive control switch, push the switch
down while turning it.
The low speed four−wheel drive indicator light will flash slowly (turns
on and off every 2 seconds).
Shift the shift lever to “P”.
Shifting to the neutral position is completed with above procedure.
The unengaged “Park” warning light will turn on when the shift lever
is shifted to the “P” position.
To return to “H4” when the vehicle is in this condition, carry out the
following procedure.
nShifting from neutral position to “H4”
Stop the vehicle completely.
Make sure the vehicle is stopped in a safe place while carrying out
the following procedure.
Set the parking brake firmly.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to the IGNITION ON
mode.
Do not start the engine at this time.
Depress the brake pedal firmly.
Keep the brake pedal depressed till the end of the procedure.
Shift the shift lever to “N”.
Shift the four−wheel drive control switch to “L4”, and then shift
to “H4” again.
When shifting the four−wheel drive control switch, push the switch
down while turning it.
The low speed four−wheel drive indicator light will turn off.
Shifting to “H4” is completed when the low speed four−wheel drive
indicator light turns off.
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nThe fourwheel drive control switch can be operated when
lThe “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
lThe shift lever is in the “N” position.
lThe vehicle is stopped completely.
nAdvice for driving on slippery roads in “L4” (low speed position)
lIf you shift the four−wheel drive control switch to “L4” and the shift lever to
the “2” range of “S” while driving in steep off−road areas, the output of the
brake can be controlled effectively by the active traction control system,
which assists the driver to control the driving power of 4 wheels.
lUse the “1” range of “S” of the shift lever for maximum power and traction
when your wheels get stuck or when driving down a steep incline. In the
following cases, the output of the brake can be controlled by the active
traction control system if the engine speed is under 3,000 rpm (normally
under 3,000 rpm when the wheels get unstuck).
The four−wheel drive control switch is in the “L4” position and the shift
lever is in the “1” range of “S” or the shift lever is in “D” or “S” with the
transmission downshifted to first gear.
The four−wheel drive control switch is in the “L4” position and the shift
lever is in the “R” position.
nThe center differential lock/unlock button can be operated when
lThe “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
lThe vehicle speed is less than 60 mph (100 km/h).
nLocking/unlocking the center differential
lWhen the center differential is locked, VSC (vehicle stability control) is
automatically turned off. (The center di
fferential lock and “VSC OFF” indi−
cator lights come on.)
lIf the operation is not completed, the center differential lock indicator
blinks. If the indicator light does not turn off when unlocking the center
differential, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or
drive in reverse.
lIf the center differential lock/unlock is not completed within 5 seconds
while the cruise control system is on, cancel the cruise control system.

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nIf the low speed fourwheel drive in dicator light or the center differen
tial lock indicator light blinks
lIf the low speed four−wheel drive indicator light continues to blink when
using the four−wheel drive control switch, stop the vehicle completely,
move the shift lever to “N” and operate the switch again.
lIf the shift lever is moved before the low speed four−wheel drive indicator
light has turned on/off, a beep sounds and the transfer position may not
successfully change. In this case, stop the vehicle completely, return the
shift lever to “N” and operate the switch again.
lIf the engine coolant temperature is too low, the four−wheel drive control
system may not be able to shift. When the engine is warmer press the
switch again.
If the low speed four−wheel drive indicator light or the center differential lock
indicator light continues to blink even after attempting the above, there may
be a malfunction in the engine, the brake system or the four−wheel drive sys−
tem. In this case, you may not be able to shift between “H4” and “L4”, and
the center differential lock may not be operable. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer immediately.

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CAUTION
nWhile driving
Never move the four−wheel drive control switch if the wheels have lost trac−
tion. Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
nTo prevent damage to the center differential
lFor normal driving on dry and hard surface roads, unlock the center differ−
ential.
lUnlock the center differential after the wheels are out of the ditch or off the
slippery or bumpy surface.
l
Do not push the center differential lock/unlock button when the vehicle is
turning or when its wheels are spinning freely off the ground.

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When the system is turned off
If the system is turned off when crawl control is operating, a buzzer
will sound for 3 seconds, the slip indicator turns off, and the crawl
control indicator flashes until the system has turned off completely.
When turning off crawl control while
traveling, stop the vehicle before
the crawl control indicator turns off, or drive extremely carefully.
nThe crawl control can be operated when
lThe engine is running.
lThe shift lever is in any gear other than “P” or “N”.
lThe four−wheel drive control switch is in “L4”.
lThe parking brake is released.
lThe driver ’s door is closed.
l
When the driving mode is not set to second start mode.

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nAutomatic system cancelation
In the following situations, the system is canceled automatically, and the
crawl control indicator will turn off:
lWhen the shift lever is moved to “P”.
lWhen the four−wheel drive control switch is in “H4”.
In the following situations, it is possible to descend a slope at a fixed low
speed, however when traveling the system is canceled automatically, and
the crawl indicator will turn off.
lWhen the shift lever is moved to “N”.
lWhen the vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
lWhen the brake pedal is depressed firmly.
lWhen the parking brake is engaged.
lIf the driver ’s door is opened.
lWhen the driving mode is set to second start mode.
nIf the brake system overheats
The system will cease operation and a buzzer will sound to alert the driver.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place. (There is no problem with continuing normal
driving.)
nIf the automatic transmission system overheats
The system will cease operation, a buzzer will sound and a warning mes−
sage will be displayed to alert the driver. Stop the vehicle in a safe place until
the warning message turns off.

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Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety a nd performance, the following sys
tems operate automatically in res
ponse to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and
should not be relied upon too h
eavily when operating the vehicle.
nMulti Terrain ABS (Antilock Brake System)
Restrains the vehicle from slipping when driving on sand, gravel, dirt,
mud, snow, ice or slick road surfaces, or in the event of sudden brak−
ing.
nBrake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed, when the system detects a panic stop situation.
nVSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning
on slippery road surfaces.
nActive TRAC (Traction Control)
Maintains drive power and prevents the 4 wheels from spinning when
starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads.
nHillstart assist control
Helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when starting on an
incline or slippery slope. It operates for approximately 5 seconds at
maximum.
nKDSS (Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System)
KDSS enhances ride comfort and handling response by using a
hydraulic control system to control the suspension stabilizer bars in
response to road surface and driving conditions during cornering or off−
road driving.
nPCS (PreCollision System) (if equipped)
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CAUTION
nWhen the VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes and a warning buzzer sounds. Always drive
carefully.
Reckless driving may cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the
indicator light flashes and a buzzer sounds.
nReplacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the
same size, brand, tread pattern and total
load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the speci−
fied tire pressure level.
The Multi Terrain ABS and VSC will not function correctly if different tires are
fitted on the vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or
wheels.
NOTICE
nKDSS
In the following situations, there is the possibility that a system malfunction
has occurred, and drive comfort and the vehicle’s ability to travel on poor
road surfaces may be reduced. Take the vehicle to your Toyota dealer imme−
diately.
lWhen turning a corner, the vehicle’s body seems to roll further than nor−
mal.
l
If after the vehicle has been left in a slanted position for a long time, for
example with the wheels of one side parked on a curb, the vehicle does
not return to level when driving (the vehicle remains slanted to one side
after returning the vehicle to level ground).