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■If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 106)
■ Steering lock
After turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off and opening and closing
the doors, the steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function.
Operating the “ENGINE START STOP” switch again automatically cancels
the steering lock.
■ When the steering lock cannot be released
■ Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the
steering lock motor will resume functioning.
■ When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator flashes in amber
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
■ If the electronic key battery is depleted
 P. 528
The green indicator light on the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch will flash. Press the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch again
while turning the steering wheel left and
right.
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■After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.
(P. 86)
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 179)
(Canada)
“TRC OFF” indicator
(P. 255)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 202)Roll sensing of curtain
shield airbags off indica-
tor (P. 128)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 198)
(if equipped)
Four-wheel drive indica-
tor ( P. 223)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 198)
(if equipped)
Downhill assist control
system indicator
(P. 238)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 204)
(if equipped)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator
(P. 223, 226)
Cruise control indicator
( P. 209)
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator ( P. 235)
Cruise control set indi-
cator (P. 209)
(if equipped)
Center differential lock
indicator ( P. 226)
Slip indicator ( P. 254)
(if equipped)
“A-TRAC” indicator
(P. 230)
VSC off indicator
(P. 255)
(if equipped)
“AUTO LSD” indicator
(P. 232)
(U.S.A.)
“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 255)
(if equipped)
Multi-terrain Select indi-
cator ( P. 245)
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Four-wheel drive system (par t-time 4WD models)
Use the front-wheel drive control lever to select the following trans-
fer modes:
The four-wheel drive indicator comes on when H4, N or L4 mode is
selected.
H2 (high speed position, two-wheel drive)
Normal driving.
H4 (high speed position, four-wheel drive)
Greater traction than two wheel drive.
For when you experience a loss of power, such as wheel slipping.
N (neutral position)
No power is delivered to the wheels.
L4 (low speed position, four-wheel drive)
For driving requiring maximum power and traction such as climbing or
descending steep hills, off-road driving and hard pulling in sand or mud,
etc.
Four-wheel drive indicator
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator
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Shifting between H2 and H4■ Shifting from H2 to H4
Reduce vehicle speed to less than 50 mph (80 km/h).
Shift the front-wheel drive control lever to H4.
The four-wheel drive indicator will turn on.
■Shifting from H4 to H2
Shift the front-wheel drive control lever to H2.
This can be done at any speed.
The four-wheel drive indicator will go off.
Shifting between H4 and L4
Stop the vehicle completely.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Shift the front-wheel drive control lever to L4 or H4.
The low speed four-wheel drive indicator will turn on (L4) or go off
(H4).
■When the front-wheel drive c ontrol lever is shifted to L4
VSC and TRAC (TRC) are automatically turned off.
■ If the four-wheel drive indicator flashes
The transfer mode may not successfully change. Drive straight ahead while
accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse.
■ If the four-wheel drive or low speed four-wheel drive indicator flashes
rapidly
There may be a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■ Four-wheel drive usage frequency
You should drive in four-wheel drive for at least 10 miles (16 km) each
month.
This will assure that the front drive components are lubricated.
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CAUTION
■Shifting the front-wheel drive control lever from H2 to H4 while driving
Never operate the front-wheel drive control lever if the wheels are slipping.
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Four-wheel drive system (full-time 4WD models)
Use the four-wheel drive control switch to select the following trans-
fer modes:
H4F (high speed position)
Normal driving on all types of roads.
H4L (high speed position, c enter differential locked)
For when your vehicle’s wheel gets stuck in a ditch or when you are
driving on a slippery or bumpy surface.
L4L (low speed position, center differential locked)
For driving requiring maximum power and traction such as climbing or
descending steep hills, off-road driving and hard pulling in sand or mud,
etc.
Center differential lock indicator
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator
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When driving
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Shifting between H4F and H4L
Push the “UNLOCK” button and
turn the four-wheel drive control
switch to H4L or H4F.
This can be done at any speed.
The center differential lock indica-
tor will turn on (H4L) or go off
(H4F).
Shifting between H4L and L4L■ Shifting from H4L to L4L
Stop the vehicle completely.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Push the “UNLOCK” button and
then push and turn the four-
wheel drive control switch to
L4L.
Maintain this condition until the
low speed four-wheel drive indi-
cator turns on.
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