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The A.D.D. can be engaged or disengaged by the shifting operations
described in the following shifting procedures.
■Shifting from H2 to H4Reduce your speed to less than 80 km/h (50 mph).
Move the front drive control lever.
■Shifting from H4 to H2
Simply move the front drive control lever.
In both cases, you need not depress the clutch pedal. (manual trans-
mission)
Stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Move the front drive control lever.
A.D.D. (automatic disconnecting differential) (if equipped)
Shifting between H2 and H4
Shifting between H4 and L4 (automatic transmission)
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Shifting 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.
Move the front drive control lever.
■Shifting from L4 to H4Depress the clutch pedal.
Move the front drive control lever.
■Four-wheel drive usage frequency (vehicles with A.D.D.)
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.
■ Shifting between H2 and H4
●If you have trouble shifting in cold weather, reduce your speed or stop the
vehicle and reshift.
● If the four-wheel drive indicator does not go off when you shift from H4 to
H2, drive straight ahead while accelera ting or decelerating, or drive in
reverse.
■ Shifting to L4 (vehicles with VSC)
VSC is automatically turned off.
Shifting between H4 and L4 (manual transmission)
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CAUTION
■While driving
● Never shift the front drive control lever from H2 to H4 if the wheels are slip-
ping. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting.
● For normal driving on dry and hard surf ace roads, use H2 position. Driving
on dry and hard surface roads in H4 or L4 position may cause drive com-
ponent oil leakage, seizure, or other problems resulting in an accident.
Further, it may cause tire wear and increased fuel consumption.
● Avoid turning suddenly in H4 or L4 position. If you do turn suddenly, the
difference in turning speeds between the front and rear wheels may have
a similar effect to braking, thus making driving difficult.
● Securely shift the front drive control lever to H4 or L4. Otherwise, the
transfer may disengage both the front and rear driveshafts from the power-
train and allow the vehicle to move regardless of the shift position. If this
happens, the vehicle may be free to roll even if the automatic transmission
is in P.
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2314-5. Using the driving support systems
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XAutomatic transmission
4WD models only: Before using the rear differential lock system, try
shifting the front drive control lever into L4. If this is not sufficient,
use the rear differential lock system as well.
Be sure to stop the wheels.
Press the rear differential lock switch.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
After the rear differential is locked, the indicator will come on.
Unlock the rear differential as soon as the vehicle moves.
XManual transmission
4WD models only: Before using the rear differential lock system, try
shifting the front drive control lever into L4. If this is not sufficient,
use the rear differential lock system as well.
Be sure to stop the wheels.
Depress the clutch pedal.
Press the rear differential lock switch.
Slowly release the clutch pedal.
After the rear differential is locked, the indicator will come on.
Unlock the rear differential as soon as the vehicle moves.
Using the rear differential lock system
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XVehicles with the DPF system switch
If the DPF system warning light and the indicator light on DPF system
switch turn on or flash, follow the procedure below to regenerate.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P (automatic
transmission) or N (manual transmission). Release the clutch
pedal.
Do not stop the engine.
Also, make sure that there are no flammable materials near the exhaust
pipe. ( →P. 241)
Press the switch.
The DPF system warning light and
the indicator light on the switch will
change from solid or rapid flashing
to slow flashing, and the idling
engine speed will increase.
Regeneration will take around 20 -
30
* minutes to complete.
When the DPF system warning
light goes out, the idling engine
speed will have finished returning
to normal.
*: Differs in accordance with the outside temperature.
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Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-
mulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the
tires or on the brakes.
● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road con-
ditions.
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P (automatic transmis-
sion) or 1 or R (manual transmission) without setting the parking
brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from being
released. If necessary, block the wheels to prevent inadvertent sliding
or creeping.
Before driving the vehicle
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle (in the winter time or in the cold lati-
tudes)
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4437-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If a tow truck is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelets. This should only
be attempted on hard surfaced
roads for 80 km (50 miles) at low
speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train,
axles, steering and brakes must
be in good condition.Securely attach a cable or chain to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position.
4WD models: Shift the front drive control lever to H2. ( →P. 226)
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted (automatic transmission):
→ P. 4 7 7
Emergency towing
Emergency towing procedure
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4507-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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ABS warning light (if equipped)Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system (vehicles with VSC system)
Slip indicator light (if equipped)Indicates a malfunction in:
• Vehicle stability control; or
• Traction control
(flashes)
Four-wheel drive indicator light (4WD models)Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system
(→ P. 226)
Cruise control indicator light*2 (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system
( → P. 214)
Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light
(if equipped)
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture is too high.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, shift the shift lever to P
and wait until the light goes off. If the light goes off, you
may start the vehicle again. If the light dose not go off,
contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Timing belt replacement warning light (diesel engine)Indicates that the timing belt should be replaced
Warning lightWarning light/Details
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