How to Use the Toyota Prado Part-Time Four-Wheel Drive?
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Toyota Prado part-time four-wheel drive usage is as follows: 1. First, press the one-touch start button below the Toyota Prado steering wheel to start the vehicle engine, otherwise the driving mode cannot be switched. 2. After the vehicle is started, the small gear lever of the Toyota Prado can be found at the position shown in the figure. 3. The vehicle's driving mode can be switched via the small gear lever. Turning the gear lever to H2 will switch the vehicle to high-speed two-wheel drive mode. Turning the gear lever to H4 will switch the vehicle to high-speed four-wheel drive mode. Turning the gear lever to L4 will switch the vehicle to normal four-wheel drive mode. 4. After the driving switch is turned on, press the MTS button to confirm the vehicle's driving mode.
When I first bought the Toyota Prado, I didn't understand how to use the part-time four-wheel drive. The seller told me to use rear-wheel drive mode for daily driving by turning the knob to H2, which is fuel-efficient and quiet on city roads. But when driving on muddy roads or snowy days, stop the car, shift to neutral, then turn the knob to 4H for high-speed four-wheel drive. For off-road climbing, switch to 4L for low-speed four-wheel drive to get more power. At first, I was afraid of damaging the car, but after practicing a few times, I got the hang of it: remember not to use four-wheel drive for too long on dry roads to avoid damaging the drivetrain, and be patient when switching modes—don't rush to accelerate. After a month of use, I gradually appreciated its benefits, especially when encountering rough terrain during suburban camping trips. Now, I feel more flexible and confident while driving.