How to Use the 4WD System on the Prado 2700?

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LeRiver
07/30/25 1:12am
The Prado 2700 features three 4WD modes: H4F with the center differential unlocked, H4L (high-speed 4WD) with the center differential locked, and L4L (low-speed 4WD) with the center differential locked. Below is an introduction to these three 4WD modes: 1. Use H4F for urban roads and generally for dirt roads as well. 2. H4L is only used for extremely muddy or difficult terrain. 3. L4L is used when stuck or climbing steep slopes. When switching between H4L and L4L modes, note the following: 1. For manual transmission models: Depress the clutch pedal and stop the vehicle or maintain a speed below 5 km/h. 2. For automatic transmission models: Stop the vehicle, apply the brakes, and shift the transmission to 'N' first. This function can be used in combination with the transmission's L gear for extreme off-road or recovery situations. 3. The four transmission gears in full-time 4WD mode (H4F): D gear for daily driving, 3 gear for overtaking and acceleration, 2 gear for aggressive overtaking, hill climbing, off-road use, and acceleration, and L gear for high-altitude hill climbing, recovery, extreme off-road, and water fording.
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