For sure very good info to pass along to everyone!!!! Lol that grinding is what made my wife call me in panic “what the hell do I do!!” Again to the 2021 owners the instructions just look up, are right on the driver visor

How do you cycle the 4L?

Use it or lose it in a 2021 Toyota 4 x 4? I don’t think so.

What I did not see what was the tires. I have just standard driving tires. Do I need to replace them with an all terrian tire?

nah tires are independent of the off roading goodies like crawl control and 4l/4h, I mean don't get me wrong. The correct set of tires plus those features are amazing but you don't necessarily need a "good tire" to activate those features.@@user-qi2ik6wf9v

Very true. Don’t be afraid. Grip it and rip it!!

Awesome glad it helped! Great vehicles they make em tough, grab the shifter and go for it!!! Keep pressure to the left side you be just fine.

Me too!!

Awesome!!!! Glad it helped….been there!!!!

Awesome glad to help. Enjoy the vehicle they are fun to drive!!

Awesome good to hear it helped !!

Happy to help!!!!!

Awesome!! They are fun to drive !!!

Awesome glad it helped. I got that screaming call from my wife “how do you do this thing”.

Glad to help. I’ve heard that often the dealers are providing very little information on their own products.

Glad it helped! 4runners are awesome suv's! Our first toyota and happy with it.

Congrats on the 4Runner!

Very helpful than you!

BTW…. I just used the 4wheel drive and the sport mode in a mini blizzard in Reno, Nevada! Thank goodness I watched your video earlier today!! 👍🏻👍🏻‼️

Awesome glad it helped. See lots of Subarus in Buffalo and they perform very well in some of our heavy snow. Fun to drive too!

I love my Subaru!!! 👍🏻

I actually wanted a new Subaru but was worried about the CVT transmission they all have now.😬

I’m just seeing your reply 🤦🏻‍♀️‼️ Your video helped a lot!! BTW I’m originally from Watkins Glen NY!! My dad went to Buffalo dental school way back in 1940s!👍🏻

And at least for the 2021s… if not sure what to do the instructions are on the driver visor. Just look up 🍻

@@Channelofdk Yes indeed. I think this pretty much true going way-back, for at least with the part-time 4wd systems. They have been putting them there for many years. My first Toyota 4wd truck back in '88 had it there.

Awesome our first too. Not bad idea. Gonna do oil change soon and maybe film that as saw mine is different from few other oil change vids I watched.

I agree @markrock9682, I NEED A VIDEO of the knobs/controls specifically on 4 x 4, terrain changing on the 4runner. I'm so surprised there aren't more videos out there on this. I'm having a hard time finding them. Everyone is showing simple stuff like heat control, volume control, come on... don't need that stuff, show me the unusual knobs people DONT have in most cars. I don't want to destroy my truck changing settings in it I shouldn't, but would like to know when and how to by SEEING it done, not reading it in the manual. Thanks @dkfishinglifecrap9836 if you could do that video, not another one on oil changes, they're plenty of those out there. 😀

Yeah not ton info on this so glad the vid helped !!

I would say yes, there is some natural vibration for sure due to the "old school" shifting/engage system they use. These things are a tank, if its hitting all gears and no funny transmission slips should be good to go!

For sure, that can do so much more than just occupy space in a glove box lol.

My wife found them on Amazon, searched TRD dog seat covers. Pretty inexpensive think under $40 if I recall.

If you haven’t switched to reverse and back up few feet then switch back to drive I’ve noticed it sometimes takes a min to disengage the light. If the light won’t come off at all may be a sensor thinking it’s still in 4h.

Hmm interesting. My level of auto experience is about oil changes and breaks. I would suspect a bearing of some sort. Maybe check some 4Runner forums of if someone knows and sees this comment hope they can chime in !

Common issue if you do the shift too slow. Gotta do it very fast.

Awesome! Great its our first Toyota we love it. I would agree driving in normal conditions with 4x4 engaged will make steering rough and could cause extra wear and tear which could lead to damage. From my experience this winter I have used the 4x4 in both rain/snow mix and icy conditions for trips 20 miles plus and don't have any concern of damage, think the way 4runners and those 4 wheel drives with the "manual" shifting are made for heavy use. If you do get a chance to read the manual they break it down. The seat covers were from Amazon link below: www.amazon.com/VIEWPETS-Bench-Seat-Cover-Protector/dp/B07BTPSWC6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2CBKYXMG1M77K&keywords=toyota+4runner+viewpets+seat+liner&qid=1645930600&sprefix=toyota+4runner+viewpets+seat+liner%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-2

Never engage 4x4 on dry pavement. It’s ok on dry gravel and some more rocky fire roads. The key is that the wheels must be able to slip. With that said, I would be weary about wet pavement unless if it’s a major storm. Again, if it’s not wet enough for the tires to slip…you may have issues

thanks for reply, I just got the 4Runner so don't want to cause any damage, not use to part-time 4x4

@@ryanm4013 Thanks, I know not to on dry pavement, but the other day had ice storm, so wasn't sure that was ok but it was quite ice on the highway and with new 4runner didn't want to crash. apparently you are suppose to engage the 4x4 once a month to keep things working, so I guess will have to do straight driving for few minutes on dry pavement from time to time.

Luckily it was very low speed maybe under 5 mph at the time. If she was doing 60 mph I’d have a mess to deal w. I don’t hear anything concerning at the moment.

Check your manual to be certain based on model you have. For ours no, you can do 2wd to 4wd high on the fly. Believe it should under 50mph but if your backing out you won’t be going that fast. 4 low is another story.

To my knowledge yes. Only 4 wheel drive when engaged not a true “all time 4 wheel drive” like some smaller suv’s.

Lol yeah more more these days all they know is how to cash those deposit checks.

Driving here in Buffalo NY I’ve never had to use 4 low. There would be a cases for where ur stuck in deep mud or snow and need to “crawl out” need that low end power. Normal snow driving 4 high engaged is mostly what you need. I’d say if your stuck in a snow bank and cannot move at all. That is a good candidate to use 4 low. If your moving and going more than 10 mph 4high should get the job done. The manual gives good overview when and instances to use 4 low.

@@Channelofdk thanks for the thorough response!! 😀 will check out the manual.

Before we got ours I had no idea how little they change model designs compared to other auto makers. For me Toyota is one only brand I’d trust buying a new model year, the quality really is there. Took us about 4 months about a year ago now to get this w covid. Pain in ass for sure !

@@Channelofdk I definitely understand I think I’m gonna wait for the Redesign models to come out the 2024 And see if it’s better performance on gas I do love the forerunner they’re pretty nice but gas on those things are brutal

@@HotSizzleTV_ Yep, pretty sad mileage. Love the car anyway!

Good luck trying to get one. They're in such high demand right now that they sell before they even hit the dealerships and if they do, they're gone in less than 24 hours. Gas isn't too bad and it's pretty normal for an SUV that size, I get about 21-22 MPG in mine, but I'm also not going over 70 MPH in mine. I add a little octane boost, and I use gumout complete system cleaner on a monthly basis. You'll see a big improvement in MPG if you clean the throttle body butterfly valve and airflow controller between each oil change. It also helps if you don't pile on a bunch of crap you don't need lol. Remember, it's going to be driving in the city 99% of the time hahahaha. I have a 2021 TRD Off Road myself, love it. But when I said these things are in high demand, I'm not joking. I waited close to 8 months for one, and then I lucked out when someone used one for trade with 24K miles on it.

That is true. Ours was height of covid and it was about 6 months and we were the lucky ones. Some had wait much longer. Our first Toyota and love it so far.

You can, however most gearheads, myself included would not recommend driving with 4 wheel engaged under normal driving conditions. 1. Drives clunky meaning you lose smoothness of steering - you will feel the diff trust me. 2. It’s putting lot unnecessary stress on parts when in 4wd under normal conditions which can lead to damage and costly repairs. These vehicles 4wd systems much different from a grocery getting type suv with awd.

@@Channelofdk Wow 😲 Thanks for the info!! 👌🏻

Link for covers: www.amazon.com/VIEWPETS-Bench-Seat-Cover-Protector/dp/B07BTPSWC6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2CBKYXMG1M77K&keywords=toyota+4runner+viewpets+seat+liner&qid=1645930600&sprefix=toyota+4runner+viewpets+seat+liner%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-2

The stock one, Dunlop Grand Trex. Handled pretty well in some heavy snow I felt.

Some inexpensive “dog seat cover” my wife found on Amazon. Nothing fancy.

@@Channelofdk I mean around the radio and what not. Is the black plastics stock?

Yes it is. Look can change with the grade

I believe high 2 engages all 4 wheels but more power comes from the rears…. But I’m not 100% sure honestly.

Yes, good point. For those that didn't know the 2021 has instructions right on the driver visor if needed

Just make sure if 4low the vehicle is stopped but 4 high good to go.

@@Channelofdk Thank you for helping people with these videos

Oddly yes. Brand new, 0 miles and from day 1 had light squeak especially when cold. Brought to dealer they replaced the wear clips and it stopped.