[Rushca01]

We had our first dusting of snow in our area (2-3") and this is the first time I have had my 2014 TEP out in the snow it was freaking fantastic. I was a bit concerned about the part time 4wd but it was no issue at all shifting in and out of 4wd as needed. The traction control system worked great in 2wd as well. Very impressed!!!

[Jayhawk5G]

Originally Posted by Rushca01

We had our first dusting of snow in our area (2-3") and this is the first time I have had my 2014 TEP out in the snow it was freaking fantastic. I was a bit concerned about the part time 4wd but it was no issue at all shifting in and out of 4wd as needed. The traction control system worked great in 2wd as well. Very impressed!!!

Yeah this is the best time of year to own a 4Runner with 4X4. While I love it the other 3/4 of the year too, it really shines when the snow hits. The snow started here in Chicago on Sunday, and my wife wanted to run to IKEA and some other places, and the 4Runner didn't skip a beat. Just got us where we wanted to go...

[Ron4RNevada]

Most snow we've had here so far this year is about 4 inches (N. Nevada). Hoping for a deeper challenge soon. Might have to head a bit farther west for a good challenge: Donner Pass or Quincy/Portola area - -

[BobsTrail]

Originally Posted by Rushca01

We had our first dusting of snow in our area (2-3") and this is the first time I have had my 2014 TEP out in the snow it was freaking fantastic. I was a bit concerned about the part time 4wd but it was no issue at all shifting in and out of 4wd as needed. The traction control system worked great in 2wd as well. Very impressed!!!

Had to send this. I wish I could find some snow to run my TE without driving 90 miles to the local mountains.

[doubleu8]

I miss my awd, and no traction control of my 2nd gen Explorer.
Everytime I think I'm about to have a little fun in the T4R, the traction control steps in.

[Engineer]

Originally Posted by pho runna

I miss my awd, and no traction control of my 2nd gen Explorer.
Everytime I think I'm about to have a little fun in the T4R, the traction control steps in.

There is a button to solve that

[JayceeP]

I drove 60 miles in our first snow storm of the year on Sunday. It was on a 4 lane divided highway. There was no pavement, just driving down a white strip and hoping you're in the middle. Some cars were only going 20mph and I passed a couple cars and had to drive in the left lane (snowbank) which was covered by at least 8" of snow. Last year I was really underwhelmed by how my full-time 4wd LE performed in the snow. I didn't like how it grabbed for traction. Once I learned that locking the centre diff was more or less the same as how your TE behaves in 4wd I finally got to use it this weekend. What a difference and overly impressed. All 3 of my hungover passengers also commented on how solid the ride felt in the snow.

[Rushca01]

Originally Posted by Engineer

There is a button to solve that

Question on that. I turned the traction control off while in 2wd to kick the rear out and the brakes kicked in?

[BobsTrail]

I don't have snow to play in, but try holding the Trac button longer. That should turn off both traction control and VSC.

[Engineer]

Originally Posted by Rushca01

Question on that. I turned the traction control off while in 2wd to kick the rear out and the brakes kicked in?

What @BobsTrail said, hold longer and nanny controls will be gone.

[Hadelson]

Originally Posted by Rushca01

We had our first dusting of snow in our area (2-3") and this is the first time I have had my 2014 TEP out in the snow it was freaking fantastic. I was a bit concerned about the part time 4wd but it was no issue at all shifting in and out of 4wd as needed. The traction control system worked great in 2wd as well. Very impressed!!!

Got my 14 TE a few weeks before last winters Polar Vortex in PA. Wait to you get into 18" range of snow......very impressive. Its a rock and will go through just about anything. When others are stuck or sliding, you are just rolling along!

[Kennyr44]

Ive been driving my sr5 in the snow all week. At first I was surprised at the binding on tight turns in 4wd. I didnt expect that. My wife doesnt like it also. You have to use it to get in and out of our garage and driveway and to parallel park in ice and snow. Even though I dont want any of the limited amenities the All wheel drive would be nice. Other than that it is amazing in the snow as expected.

[Jayhawk5G]

I turn it off for the tight stuff and don't have problems.

[growler]

Originally Posted by Jayhawk5G

I turn it off for the tight stuff and don't have problems.

i am currently waiting for my sr5 to arrive and can't wait, but must admit, a little worried about when/when NOT to run in 4Hi. This morning in Toronto there was a thin layer of very slippery snow, but also some dry patches along the way, should I be constantly be switching between 2 and 4 or just keep it in 4 for situations like these.

PS... also very worried about how to educate other family members on the use of part-time 4wd.

[Engineer]

Originally Posted by growler

i am currently waiting for my sr5 to arrive and can't wait, but must admit, a little worried about when/when NOT to run in 4Hi. This morning in Toronto there was a thin layer of very slippery snow, but also some dry patches along the way, should I be constantly be switching between 2 and 4 or just keep it in 4 for situations like these.

PS... also very worried about how to educate other family members on the use of part-time 4wd.

Keep it in 4 won't hurt anything, you will know if you are turning sharply (parking lot, 90 degree turns etc) when it binds and if it happens don't feel like you destroyed anything just learn that "yupp thats a condition to avoid in 4x4"