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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Four-wheel drive
N
L
Neutral position
H
High speed position
Low speed position
Center differential lock button
Four-wheel drive control lever
To turn the center differential lock mode on/off
Push the button.
For best fuel economy and performance under
normal driving conditions “H” position, center
differential unlocked (Center differential lock and
“VSC OFF” indicator lights are not illuminated).
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Four-wheel drive
control lever
Center differential
lock button
Indicator lights
Auto lock functions-Programmable
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate
in 4 different modes.
Auto shift-locking only Doors lock when shifting
from Park. No unlock function.
Auto speed-locking only Doors lock when the
vehicle speed goes above about 12 mph. No unlock
function.
Auto ignition-unlocking only Doors unlock when
ignition key turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK”
position. No lock function.
Auto shift-unlocking only Doors unlock when
shifting into Park. No lock function.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information
on this feature, and how to change modes.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic transmission
When shifting from “P” (Park), the ignition switch
must be “ON,” and the brake pedal depressed.
Shift normally.
Park Engine starting and key removal
Reverse
Neutral
Drive Overdrive “ON”
Third gear
Increased engine braking
Second gear Increased engine braking
First gear Maximum engine braking
P
R
N
D
4
3
2
L
Fourth gear Overdrive “OFF”
*Downshifting increases power going uphill, or
provides engine braking going downhill. For best fuel
economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
Drive pattern
selector button
Second start mode
selector button
Indicator lights
Second start mode selector button “2nd”
For starting in sand, mud, ice or snow Depress the
brake, then push “2nd” to start the vehicle in second
gear.
Driving pattern selector button “PWR”
The transmission is shifted up and down at a higher
vehicle speed than in Normal mode, and a more
powerful acceleration is achieved. For ordinary
driving, Toyota recommends using the Normal mode
to improve fuel economy.
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