Toyota Tacoma 2004, Operating Manual

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’04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309)
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2004 TACOMA from Sep. ’03 Prod. (OM35814U)
Use the front drive control lever to se-
lect the following transfer modes.
“H2” (high speed position, two- wheel
drive): Lever at “H2”
Use this for normal driving on dry hard-
surfaced roads. This position gives greater
economy, quietest ride and least wear.
“H4” (high speed position, four- wheel
drive): Lever at “H4”
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 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 hard-
surfaced 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.
Four- wheel drive system—
(a) Front drive control
(lever type)
(a) Front drive control
(lever/button type)