wheel TOYOTA 4RUNNER 1998 Owner's Manual

4RUNNER (1998)
Good driving practice
If it is difficult to shift into reverse,
put the transmission in neutral, re-
lease the clutch pedal momentarily,
and then try again.
When towing a trailer, in order to
maintain engine braking efficiency,
do not use the fifth gear.
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on
a slippery surface. Abrupt shifting
could cause the vehicle to spin or
skid.
NOTICE
Make sure the vehicle is com-
pletely stopped before shiftinginto reverse.
Four- wheel drive systemÐ
(a) Front drive control (lev
type)

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Use the front drive control lever to
select the following transfer modes.
ºH2º (high speed position, two-
wheel drive): Lever at ºH2º
Use this for normal driving on dry
hardsurfaced roads. This position
gives greater economy, quietest ride
and least wear.
ºH4º (high speed position, four-
wheel drive): Lever at ºH4º
Use this for normal driving on wet, icy
or snow- covered roads. This position
provides greater traction than two-
wheel drive. ºNº (neutral position):
Lever at ºNº
No power is delivered to the wheels.
The vehicle must be stopped.
ºL4º (low speed position, four-
wheel drive): Lever at ºL4º
Use this for maximum power and trac-
tion. Use ºL4º for climbing or des-
cending steep h ills, off- road driving,
and hard pulling in s and, mud or deep
snow.
The four- wheel drive indicator light
comes on when the ºH4º, ºNº or ºL4º
mode is selected.
See º(c) Shifting procedure (lever
type)º for further instructions. (a) Front drive control
(lever/button type)

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Use the front drive control lever
and º4WDº button to select the fol-
lowing transfer modes.
ºH2º (high speed position, two-
wheel drive): Lever a ºHº, º4WDº but-
ton left out
Use this for normal driving on dry
hardsurfaced roads. This position
gives greater economy, quietest ride
and least wear.
ºH4º (high speed position, four-
wheel drive): Lever at ºHº, º4WDº
button pushed in
Use this for normal driving on wet, icy
or snow- covered roads. This position
provides greater traction than two-
wheel drive. ºNº (neutral position):
Lever at ºNº
No power is delivered to the wheels.
The vehicle must be stopped.
ºL4º (low speed position, four-
wheel drive): Lever at ºL4º
Use this for maximum power and trac-
tion. Use ºL4º for climbing or des-
cending steep h ills, off- road driving,
and hard pulling in s and, mud or deep
snow.
The four- wheel drive indicator light
comes on when the ºH4º, ºNº or ºL4º
mode is selected.
See º(c) Shifting procedure (lever/but-
ton type)º for further instructions. (b) A.D.D. (automatic
disconnecting differential)

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Steel wheels
Aluminum wheels
The A.D.D. can be engaged or dis-
engaged by the shifting operations
described in º(c) Shifting proce-
dureº. 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.

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SHIFTING BETWEEN ºH2º AND ºH4º
To shift from ºH2º to ºH4º, move
the front drive control lever.
This can be done when the vehicle is
stopped, or moving straight ahead at
speeds of 40km/h (25mph) or less.
You need not depress the clutch ped-
al. If you have trouble shifting, de-
press or release the accelerator pedal
momentarily while pushing the front
drive control lever.
CAUTION
Never move the front drive con-
trol lever if wheels are slipping.
Stop the slipping or spinning be-
fore shifting.
To shift from ºH4º to ºH2 º, simply
move the front drive control lever.
This can be done at any vehicle
speed. You need not depress the
clutch pedal.
If the indicator light does not go off
when you shift the transfer into ºH2º,
drive straight ahead while accelerating
or decelerating, or drive in reverse. With A.D.D.
To shift from ºH2º to ºH4º,
reduce
your speed to less than 80 km/h (50
mph) and move the front drive control
lever. You need not depress the clutch
pedal.
If you have trouble shifting in cold
weather, reduce your speed or stop
the vehicle and reshift.
CAUTION
Never move the front drive con-
trol lever if wheels are slipping.
Stop the slipping or spinning be-
fore shifting.
To shift from ºH4º to ºH2º, simply
move the front drive control lever.
This can be done at any vehicle
speed. You need not depress the
clutch pedal.
If the indicator light does not go off
when you shift the transfer into ºH2º,
drive straight ahead while accelerating
or decelerating, or drive in reverse. SHIFTING BETWEEN ºH4º AND ºL4º
To shift from ºH4º to ºL4,
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 and move the front drive
control lever.
To shift from ºL4º to ºH4º, depress
the clutch pedal and move the front
drive control lever.
This can be done at any vehicle
speed.
(c) Shifting procedure (leve
r
type with manu
transmission)

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SHIFTING BETWEEN ºH2º AND ºH4º
To shift from ºH2º to ºH4º, move
the front drive control lever.
This can be done when the vehicle is
stopped, or moving straight ahead at
speeds of 40 km/h (25 mph) or less.
If you have trouble shifting, depress
or release the accelerator pedal mo-
mentarily while pushing the front drive
control lever.
CAUTION
Never move the front drive con-
trol lever if wheels are slipping.
Stop the slipping or spinning be-
fore shifting.
To shift from ºH4º to ºH2º, simply
move the front drive control lever.
This can be done at any vehicle
speed.
If the indicator light does not go off
when you shift the transfer into ºH2º,
drive straight ahead while accelerating
or decelerating, or drive in reverse. With A.D.D.
To shift from ºH2º to ºH4º,
reduce
your speed to less than 80 km/h (50
mph) and move the front drive control
lever.
If you have trouble shifting in cold
weather, reduce your speed or stop
the vehicle and reshift.
CAUTION
Never move the front drive con-
trol lever if wheels are slipping.
Stop the slipping or spinning be-
fore shifting.
To shift from ºH4º to ºH2º, simply
move the front drive control lever.
This can be done at any vehicle
speed.
If the indicator light does not go off
when you shift the transfer into ºH2º,
drive straight ahead while accelerating
or decelerating, or drive in reverse.
SHIFTING BETWEEN ºH4º ANDºL4º
To shift between ºH4º and ºL4º, stop
the vehicle and put the transmission
in ºNº. With your foot holding down
the brake pedal, move the front drive
control lever. SHIFTING BETWEEN ºH2º AND ºH4º
To shift from ºH2º to ºH4º,
reduce
your speed to less than 100 km/h (62
mph) and push in the º4WDº button.
If the indicator light does not come on
when you push in the º4WDº button,
drive straight ahead while accelerating
or decelerating.
If the indicator light flashes and the
buzzer sounds when you push in the
º4WDº button, reduce your speed or
stop the vehicle and reset.
CAUTION
Never push the º4WDº button if
wheels are slipping. Stop the slip-
ping or spinning before shifting.
(c) Shifting procedure (lev
type with automa
t
transmission) (c) Shifting procedure
(lever/button type)

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The rear differential lock system is
provided for use only when wheel
spinning occurs in a ditch or on a
slippery or ragged surface.
This differential lock system is effec-
tive in case one of the rear wheels is
spinning.
Before using the rear differential lock
system, first shift the front drive con-
trol into ºL4º to see if it works. If this
has no effect, additionally use the rear
differential lock system.
CAUTION
Do not use the rear differential
lock in the conditions other than
above. Large steering effort and
careful cornering control will be
required.

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To lock the rear differential, push
the switch.
Be sure to stop the wheels before
locking the differential.
Vehicles with manual transmis-
sion'For easy locking, depress the
clutch pedal, push the lock switch and
slowly release the clutch pedal.
The indicator light will blink when the
switch is turned on. Wait a few se-
conds for the system to complete op-
eration. After the differential is locked,
the light will stop blinking and remain on. The anti- lock brake system does not
operate when the rear differential is
locked. It is normal operation for the
ºABSº warning light to be on at this
time.CAUTION

Do not lock the differential until
the wheels have stopped spin-
ning. Otherwise, the vehicle
may move in an unexpected
direction when the differential
lock is engaged, resulting in an
accident. This may also lead to
possible damage to differential
lock component parts.
Do not drive over 8 km/h (5
mph) when the differential is
locked.
To unlock the differential, push the
switch once again.
Unlock the differential as soon as the
vehicle moves out.

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For easy unlocking, slightly turn the
steering wheel in either direction while
the vehicle is in motion.
When the differential lock is disen-
gaged, the indicator light will go out. The differential will also unlock if you
shift the front drive control lever out
of ºL4º. Never forget to turn off the
switch after using this feature.
To check the indicator bulb, turn the
ignition key to the ºONº position, but
do not start the engine.
CAUTION
Do not keep driving with the dif-
ferential lock switch on.
Parking brake
When parking, firmly apply the
parking brake to avoid inadvertent
creeping.
To set: Pull up the lever. For better
holding power, first depress the brake
pedal and hold it while setting the
brake.
To release: Pull up the lever slightly,
press the thumb button, and lower.To remind you that the parking brake
is set, the parking brake reminder
light in the instrument panel remains
on until you release the parking brake.

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To crank the engine without de-
pressing the clutch pedal, push the
switch with the ignition on.
The switch stays on as long as the
ignition is on. And it will automatically
turn off when the ignition is off.
This switch cancels the clutch start
system, which is desi gned to keep the
starter motor from operating if the
clutch pedal is not depressed all the
way down.
The switch allows the vehicle to be
driven out of difficult situations by
cranking the engine with the clutch engaged. Never use the switch for normal en-
gine starting. Be sure to follow the
starting procedure instructed in ºHow
to start the engineº in Part 3.
Clutch start cancel switch
(four- wheel drive models wi
manual transmission)