How to Use the Toyota Highlander Four-Wheel Drive System?
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Toyota Highlander's four-wheel drive system is used as follows: 1. It can be used when the vehicle is stuck in mud and needs to be extricated. The all-wheel drive lock mode can be activated to apply strong driving force to all wheels; 2. Press this four-wheel drive system switch to distribute engine torque to the rear wheels according to driving conditions; 3. Press the switch again to cancel the all-wheel drive lock mode and restore the dynamic torque control all-wheel drive system to normal mode. Taking the 2021 Toyota Highlander as an example, it is a mid-size SUV with body dimensions of length 4890mm, width 1925mm, height 1720mm, a wheelbase of 2790mm, a fuel tank capacity of 72.5l, and a curb weight of 1910kg.
I just bought a Toyota Highlander, and the four-wheel drive system is super easy to operate—basically, you just get in and start the car. The system is usually automatically enabled and intelligently distributes power between the front and rear wheels based on road conditions, such as speed or tire slippage, providing better traction in rain or snow. There's a drive mode selector near the steering wheel for manual switching: Normal is ideal for daily commutes, Sport delivers more power for highway overtaking, Eco saves fuel for long trips, and Trail mode is designed for rough terrain. I've tried driving on icy roads, and the car remains incredibly stable. Just be mindful not to overuse Sport mode, as it can increase fuel consumption slightly, but overall, the safety is excellent. You’ll naturally get used to it over time, and beginners won’t have to worry about the controls at all.