Toyota 4Runner 1997, Operation Manual

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“N” (neutral position): Lever at “N”
No power is delivered to the wheels. The
vehicle must be stopped.
“L4” (low speed position, four-wheel
drive): Lever at “L4”
Use the 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, two-wheel
drive): Lever at “H”, “4WD” button left out
Use this for normal driving on dry hardsur-
faced roads. This position gives greater
economy, quietest ride and least wear.
“H4” (high speed position, four-wheel
drive): Lever at “H”, 4WD” button pushed
in.
Use this for normal driving on wet, icy or
snow-covered roads. This position pro-
vides greater traction than two-wheel
drive.
“N” (neutral position): Lever at “N”
No power is delivered to the wheels. The
vehicle must be stopped.
“L4” (low speed position, four-wheel
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.
(a) Front drive control
(lever/button type)