Question on 4WD

[srq5000]

This pertains to 4L. I remember reading that to engage 4L you must be in 4H first and then stop the vehicle, put in neutral then engage 4L. My question is, what do you need to do when you want to go back to 4H from 4L? What is the correct procedure? Thanks!

 

[hearno]

come to a stop, shift to neutral and then turn the switch from 4l to 4h. do you have the "how to" card on your sun visor?

 

[srq5000]

Thanks for the info! Yeah, I do have that card on my visor but forgot all about it. Sorry.

 

[hearno]

no need to apologize. it comes in handy and if you got your truck used, sometimes that card disappears along with the manual which makes it tough to find what you need when you need it.

 

[srq5000]

Thanks again! Last winter did not have much use for 4WD, but the first time I tried to use it I had a tough time getting it to engage. I think it was from not using it. Since then, at least one a month whenever it rained or snowed, I made a point to engage it once or twice. This winter I had no problem. That was 4H. I want to do the same thing for 4L now that we have some snow on the ground. But I will only engage it and drive slowly on a snow covered parking lot just to give it some use. I understand that you should not go over 30 mph in 4L? I remember hearing that in the snow, 4L should only be used if you get stuck and can't get out??? Would there be any reason to drive with 4L on snowy or icy roads or should 4H be used for this? I don't take the 4runner off road at all.