Toyota Highlander Owners Manual: All-wheel drive lock switch
All-wheel drive lock mode can be used when a large amount of drive power needs to be applied to all the wheels, such as when the vehicle gets stuck in mud and you need to free it.
Press the switch.
The torque of the engine is distributed to the rear wheels to the maximum extent possible in accordance with driving conditions.
Pressing the switch again cancels all-wheel drive lock mode and returns the dynamic torque control awd system to normal mode.
All-wheel drive lock mode can be operated when
- Vehicles without a smart key system the engine switch is in the "on" position.
- vehicles with a smart key system the engine switch is in ignition on mode.
All-wheel drive lock mode
- All-wheel drive lock mode is canceled when the brakes are applied to ensure the abs and vsc systems operate effectively.
- All-wheel drive lock mode is canceled when the vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph (40 km/h).
Things you should know
If you notice any symptoms
If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the likely cause
and the solution, and re-check.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle
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