How to Use 4WD In 4 Minutes (2024+ Tacoma)

Having trouble engaging 4WD? Here's a quick guide on how to engage 4WD and troubleshoot any problems you might run into in your 2024+ Toyota Tacoma.

0:00 Intro
0:24 Overview
0:46 2HI
1:09 4HI
1:40 4LO
2:51 Troubleshooting
3:56 Outro

[RobAtlanta]

Thanks! Just got my first 4WD truck, 24 TRD off road premium. Exactly the info I needed

[lukeanderson]

Very good explanation, thank you! I’ve had my 2024 Tacoma since April and have never put it in 4WD. With winter weather coming to KY soon, I figured it was time to educate myself. Thanks for posting!

[BobBroeking]

That was a useful refresher; going to look and see if you did a video on the different modes of 4WD... thx

[urycohn]

Ok, but what about the shifter going from 2h to 4h? does it have to be in '4' or can it remain in 'D'? ( 2013 Tacoma 5-speed)

[alexandercastro]

Can you go on reverse on 4lo 4hi….also My truck struggles when accelerating and turning…is this normal

[noxnyc]

Thanks for the info.. I have a question how do you disengage that brake aid or assist without disabling the traction control
Fully off..

[roenlandicho]

You think i can just leave it in 4HI all winter?

[eboniandrea]

Very informative. I have 2024 tacoma on order. It will be my first ever truck purchase. What’s the best drive mode for light to heavy rainfall, snow, or sleet? Thanks in advance. Do I just keep it in 2H unless I’m off road? 🧐🤔

[deantrainr]

The access for the driving modes for 4wd are definitely easier to get to as opposed to the third gen knob.

[kevinc]

4H is 62mph maximum?.... Thanks for the quick video... I have experienced that flashing and the video explained why

[JayyDee]

Do you hear a loud click noise when engaging to 4WD ? Doesn’t click while driving just a very loud click when 4WD engages. NORMAL???

[chrisr]

In Florida they tried to sell me an sr5 for 51k lol the Trd’s were 10-20k more.

[sixtrejody]

What mode should I drive in on nasty rainy days to avoid tires slipping?

[samsundra]

Manual says to drive 10 miles a month in 4hi to keep it maintained well. You said only to engage it in slippery surfaces, so would you not recommend going to 4hi once a month on the roads for 10 miles?

[chatanuga]

Can you switch to 4HI while driving or do you have to be parked ?

[amit]

What if you’re stuck ? What mode should I go into ?

[trdrockwarrior_sport]

did you say when you switch out of 4 lo you need to go to nuetral???

[Sunny-in-Tucson]

I notice you're in Arizona, like me, which would you recommend using in monsoon storms in summer? I've yet to use my 4H or 4L gears yet.

[Richie-qm]

4h for dirt/loose gravel roads…so is that anytime I drive on dirt roads? Because tomorrow I’ll be on a dirt road but it’s pretty maintained should I still use 4h or can I keep it in 2h?

[MochilerosRastreros]

Thanks for this video! I helped me a lot!
I am new with trucks! Quick question.
When you are driving in 4H... Is it normal that the close turns are more dificult? Make sense as the 4 wheel are working, but I want to make sure!
By the way, I would be amazing if you could do a video talking about MTS and DAC/CRAWL mode! thanks