The all new 2010 4Runner is strong
Transfer Cases
Versatile transfer case shifting helps make the 4Runner strong.
There are two transfer case designs available on the 4Runner. Trail and SR5 models have a manual transfer case shifter, while the Limited has an electronic transfer case shifter.
The manual transfer case offers three drive modes:
- 2-wheel drive high-range
- 4-wheel drive high-range
- 4-wheel drive low-range
You can shift the transfer case from 2-wheel drive high to 4-wheel drive high while in motion. To shift from 4-wheel drive high to 4-wheel drive low, you must come to a complete stop. Shift the transmission into neutral, then move the transfer case lever to the 4-wheel drive low position.
Note that, when in 4-wheel drive high or low mode, a 4-wheel drive icon will be illuminated on the instrument panel.
The 4Runner Limited has an electronic transfer case that has three settings:
- 4-wheel drive high-range "free"
- 4-wheel drive high-range "locked", and
- 4-wheel drive low-range "locked"
To change from 4-wheel drive high to 4-wheel drive high "locked", come to a complete stop, then depress the unlock button and rotate the knob to the H4L position.
To shift into 4-wheel drive low, you have to come to a complete stop. Shift the transmission into neutral, then push down on the knob while pushing the unlock button. Then you can rotate it to the L4L position.
