2WD-4WD Shift

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION 2WD-4WD Shift
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Tundra and 2001 Toyota Tundra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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  1. Turn the ignition ON. Check that the 4H indicator light comes on when the touch select 2-4 switch is in the ON position. See Fig 1.
  2. Check that the 4H indicator light goes off when the touch select 2-4 switch is in OFF position.
  3. If the light does not light up, even though the switch has been turned ON, the vehicle should be moved back and forth. If switching is not completed after 3 seconds of shift operation, the 4H indicator light will flash.
Fig 1: Locating 4WD High Light
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