2008 V6 4Runner SR5: To engage 4WD-4 high from 2WD, does the car have to be moving and be going at a minimum speed? What about if my 4Runner is parked in the parking lot while at work and a good amount of snow falls. When I leave work can I put the vehicle in 4H while parked before pulling out? If so, can it be done while the vehicle is in park or do you have to put the vehicle in neutral? Thanks.
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You can engage the 4WD up to about 55mph. The 4WD engages easier if the vehicle is moving slowly vice stand still.
Put in in Neutral, switch to 4H, then pedal to the metal.
Um, don't you have to shift to drive first, or you'll just be revving the engine.
eskimochaos
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62 actually
Nuke
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That's one of the things I don't like in the 4th gen as compared to my 2nd and 3rd gens. In those, you engage 4WD manually with the lever and it's in 4WD mode; done deal. The solenoid engagement on the 4th gens takes way too long, IMO, especially when you find yourself in IMMEDIATE need for it to engage while watching your life pass before your eyes while it takes its good 'ol time.
To the OP, it may or may not engage at a standstill. Read the manual.
To the OP, it may or may not engage at a standstill. Read the manual.
MikesToy
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You'll want to put in 4WD regularly to keep in lubricated and working properly for when you actuall need it for driving conditions. The manual calls for a minimum of 10 miles a month driving in 4WD. In addition you'll want to operate the 4LO mechanisim to keep that solonoid working too. Even if it's just to drive is a block then pull it out of 4LO and back in again for another block.
Remember you can drive in pavement in 4HI without any problems in the T4R, although to be extra safe it doesn't hurt to do it on a straighter stretch of road. However when you're operating in 4LO do NOT turn your wheels if your on paved road.
Lexusbstrdchild
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Put in in Neutral, switch to 4H, then pedal to the metal.
Actually you can just put in in 4H without putting it in neutral. 4L is the one it has to be in neutral before changing over to. And yes if youre at work you could leave it in 4WD so its ready to go in case it has snowed while you were away.
12guns
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x2, N is for 4low
