four wheel drive TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2000 User Guide

2652000 4Runner (OM35762U)
Engine compartment
(with daytime running light system)
5. DOME 15 A: Interior lights, personal
lights, luggage compartment light,
clock, car audio system, gauges and
meters, ignition switch light, vanity mir-
ror light, daytime running light
6. OBD 7.5 A: On- board diagnosis sys-
tem
7. EFI 20 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
8. HEAD(RH) 10 A: Right- hand headlight,
gauges and meters
9. HEAD(LH) 10 A: Left- hand headlight
Instrument panel
10. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, license plate
lights, instrument panel lights
11. A.C 10 A: Air conditioning system
12. MIR HTR 10 A: Outside rear view mir-
ror heaters
13. DEFOG 15 A: Back window defogger
14. FOG 15 A: Front fog lights
15. DRL 7.5 A: Daytime running light sys-
tem
16. HEAD (HI RH) 10 A: Right- hand head-
light (high beam), gauges and meters17. HEAD (HI LH) 10 A: Left- hand head-
light (high beam)
18. HEAD (LO RH) 10 A: Right- hand
headlight (low beam)
19. HEAD (LO LH) 10 A: Left- hand head-
light (low beam)
20. ECU- IG 10 A: Cruise control system,
anti- lock brake system, electronically
controlled automatic transmission sys-
tem, power antenna, power window,
electric moon roof, power back window,
back window defogger, back window
wiper
21. TURN 10 A: Turn signals lights, emer-
gency flashers
22. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers and
washer, power door lock control sys-
tem, back window defogger, horns,
theft deterrent system
23. 4WD 20 A: A.D.D. control system,
four- wheel drive control system, rear
differential lock system
24. ACC 15 A: Car audio system, power
antenna, clock, power rear view mirror
control, cigarette lighter, SRS airbag
system, seat belt pretensioners, elec-
tronically controlled automatic transmis-
sion system, power outlets, theft deter-
rent system
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72000 4Runner (OM35762U)
Cruise control indicator light*
2
Driving pattern (PWRº mode) indicator light
Rear differential lock indicator light
*
1: For details, see Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzersº in Section 1- 5.
*
2: If this light flashes, see Cruise controlº in Section 1- 6.Four- wheel drive indicator light
(type A)
(type B)
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932000 4Runner (OM35762U)
If the following conditions occur, this
indicates a malfunction somewhere in
the parts monitored by the warning
light system. Contact your Toyota deal-
er as soon as possible to service the
vehicle.

The light does not come on with the
ignition key turned to ONº, or remains
on.

The light comes on while driving.
If the light lit during driving goes out and
does not come on again, it is a normal
operation.
However, it is a normal operation for the
light to be on with rear differential locked.
At this time, the anti- lock brake system
does not operate.
With rear differential lock: However, it is
a normal operation for the light to be on
with rear differential locked. At this time,
the anti- lock brake system does not oper-
ate.(i) Open Door Warning Light
This light remains on until all the doors
and back door are completely closed.
(j) SRS Warning Light
This light will come on when the igni-
tion key is turned to the ACCº or
ONº position. After about 6 seconds,
the light will go off. This means the
system of the airbag and front seat belt
pretensioner are operating properly.
The warning light system monitors the air-
bag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-
sors, seat belt pretensioner assemblies,
inflators, warning light, interconnecting wir-
ing and power sources.
If either of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction somewhere in
the parts monitored by the warning light
system. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible to service the vehicle.

The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the ACCº or
ONº position or remains on.

The light comes on or flashes while
driving.(k) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer reminds you to remove the
key when you open the driver 's door with
the ignition key in the ACCº or LOCKº
position.
(l) Unengaged Parkº Warning
Light
( four- wheel drive vehicles
with automatic transmission)
This light warns that the transmission
Parkº mechanism is not engaged. If the
front drive control lever is in the Nº posi-
tion while the selector lever is in the Pº
position, the transmission will disengage
and the wheels will not lock.
CAUTION
To restore the park function, shift the
front drive control lever out of Nº,
or the vehicle can move.
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952000 4Runner (OM35762U)
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake
Ignition switch with steering lock96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic transmission97 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Four- wheel drive system109 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear differential look system11 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking brake11 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control11 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clutch start cancel switch11 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 1- 6
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1022000 4Runner (OM35762U)
Your automatic transmission has a shift
lock system to minimize the possibility of
incorrect operation. This means you can
only shift out of Pº position when the
brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition
switch in ONº position and the lock re-
lease button depressed).
(a) Selector lever
The shift position is also displayed on the
instrument cluster.
P:Parking, engine starting and
key removal
R:Reverse
N:Neutral
D:Normal driving (with overdrive on)
2:Stronger engine braking
L:Maximum engine braking
Automatic transmission

Four- wheel drive control
Selector lever
Lock release button
To prevent misshifting
Shift while holding the lock
release button in
Shift normally With the brake pedal depressed,
shift while holding the lock release
button in. (The ignition switch must
be in ONº position.)
Overdrive switch
Driving pattern selector button
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1032000 4Runner (OM35762U)
(b) Overdrive switch
You can select either a third gear (with
overdrive off) or fourth gear (with over-
drive on) by pushing this switch.
To turn the overdrive off, push the switch.
The O/D OFFº indicator light should come
on. To turn the overdrive on again, push
the switch again. The O/D OFFº indicator
light should go off.
Always drive your vehicle with the over-
drive on for better fuel economy and
quieter driving.
If the engine is turned off when the over-
drive is off and restarted, the overdrive
will be on automatically.Vehicles with cruise controlÐWhen the
cruise control is being used, even if you
downshift the transmission by pushing and
releasing the overdrive switch, engine
braking will not be applied because the
cruise control is not cancelled.
For ways to decrease the vehicle speed,
see Cruise controlº in this section.
(c) Normal driving
1. Start the engine as instructed in How
to start the engineº in Section 3. The
transmission must be in Pº or Nº.
When the front drive control lever is in
L4º (low- speed position, four- wheel
drive), the driving pattern selector setting
has no effect on gear shift timing. (See
Four- wheel drive systemº in this section
for information of the front drive control
lever.)
2. With your foot holding down the brake
pedal, shift the selector lever to Dº.
When the lever is in the Dº position, the
automatic transmission system will select
the most suitable gear for running condi-
tions such as normal cruising, hill climb-
ing, hard towing, etc.Always turn the overdrive on for better
fuel economy and quieter driving. If the
engine coolant temperature is low or when
the front drive control lever is in L4º
(low- speed position, four- wheel drive), the
transmission will not shift into
the overdrive gear even with the overdrive
on. (See Four- wheel drive systemº in this
section for information of the front drive
control lever.)
CAUTION
Never put your foot on the accelera-
tor pedal while shifting.
3. Release the parking brake and brake
pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal
slowly for smooth starting.
(d) Using engine braking
To use engine braking, you can downshift
the transmission as follows:
Push the overdrive switch. The O/D
OFFº indicator light will come on and
the transmission will downshift to the
third gear.
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1082000 4Runner (OM35762U)
Upshifting too soon or downshifting too
late will cause lugging and, possibly, ping-
ing. Regularly revving the engine to maxi-
mum speed in each gear will cause ex-
cessive engine wear and high fuel
consumption.
Maximum allowable speeds
To get on a highway or to pass slower
traffic, maximum acceleration may be nec-
essary. Make sure you observe the follow-
ing maximum allowable speeds in each
gear:
Two- wheel drive models
gear km/h (mph)
1 48 (29)
2 90 (55)
3 139 (86)
4 165 (102)
Four- wheel drive models
3RZ- FE engine
gear km/h (mph)
H2º and H4º L4º
1 45 (28) 17 (11)
2 84 (52) 32 (20)
3 130 (81) 50 (31)
4 165 (102) 64 (39)5VZ- FE engine
gear km/h (mph)
H2º and H4º L4º
1 48 (29) 18 (11)
2 89 (55) 34 (21)
3 127 (79) 49 (31)
4 165 (102) 64 (39)
NOTICE
Do not downshift if you are going
faster than the maximum allowable
speed for the next lower gear.
Good driving practice
If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put
the transmission in neutral, release the
clutch pedal momentarily, and then try
again.
When towing a trailer, in order to main-
tain 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 completely
stopped before shifting into reverse.
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1092000 4Runner (OM35762U)
Use the front drive control lever to se-
lect the following transfer modes.
H2º (high speed position, two- wheel
drive): Lever at H2º
Use this for normal driving on dry hard-
surfaced roads. This position gives greater
economy, quietest ride and least wear.
H4º (high speed position, four- wheel
drive): Lever at H4º
Use this for normal driving on wet, icy or
snow- covered roads. This position pro-
vides greater traction than two- wheel
drive.
Nº (neutral position): Lever at Nº
No power is delivered to the wheels. The
vehicle must be stopped.L4º (low speed position, four- wheel
drive): Lever at L4º
Use this for maximum power and traction.
Use L4º 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 H4º, Nº or L4º mode is
selected.
See (c) Shifting procedure (lever type)º
for further instructions.
H2º mode
H4º mode
H4Lº, L4Lº or Nº mode
Four- wheel drive systemÐ
(a) Front drive control
(lever type)(a) Front drive control
(lever/button type)
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11 02000 4Runner (OM35762U)
Use the front drive control lever and
4WDº button to select the transfer and
center differential modes.
H2º mode (high speed position, two-
wheel drive): Lever at H2´H4º, 4WDº
button left out
Use this for normal driving on dry hard-
surfaced roads. This position gives greater
economy, quietest ride and least wear and
better vehicle control.
H4º mode (high speed position, four-
wheel drive, center differential un-
locked): Lever at H2´H4º, 4WDº button
pushed in
Use this for normal driving on all types of
roads, from dry hard- surfaced roads to
wet, icy or snow- covered roads. This
position provides greater traction than
two- wheel drive.H4Lº mode (high speed position, four-
wheel drive, center differential locked):
Lever at H4Lº
Use this for greater traction when you
experience a loss of power, such as
wheel slipping, in the H2´H4º (four- wheel
drive) mode.
Nº mode (neutral position): Lever at
Nº
No power is delivered to the wheels. The
vehicle must be stopped.
L4Lº mode (low speed position, four-
wheel drive, center differential locked):
Lever at L4Lº
Use this for maximum power and traction.
Use L4Lº mode for hard pulling in situa-
tions the vehicle cannot negotiate even in
the H4Lº mode.
The indicator shows which transfer and
center differential mode the vehicle is in.
See (c) Shifting procedureº for further in-
structions.
Steel wheels
Aluminum wheels
(b) A.D.D. (automatic
disconnecting differential)
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1112000 4Runner (OM35762U)
The A.D.D. can be engaged or disen-
gaged by the shifting operations des-
cribed in (c) Shifting procedureº.
You should drive in four- wheel drive for
at least 16 km (10 miles) each month.
This will assure that the front drive com-
ponents are lubricated.SHIFTING BETWEEN H2º AND H4º
To shift from H2º to H4º, 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 weath-
er, reduce your speed or stop the vehicle
and reshift.
CAUTION
Never move the front drive control
lever if wheels are slipping. Stop the
slipping or spinning before shifting.
To shift from H4º to H2º, 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 H2º, drive
straight ahead while accelerating or decel-
erating, or drive in reverse.SHIFTING BETWEEN H4º AND L4º
To shift from H4º to L4º, 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 ped-
al and move the front drive control lever.
To shift from L4º to H4º, depress the
clutch pedal and move the front drive con-
trol lever.
This can be done at any vehicle speed.
(c) Shifting procedure
(lever type with manual
transmission)
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