To get you out of the toughest spots, all models of the new Toyota Hilux are equipped with Rear Differential Lock. If you’re on a slippery surface and one of Hilux’s rear wheels is spinning, Rear Differential Lock assists the low-ratio L4 mode to give you the extra traction and control needed to keep moving.
Discover how to use Rear Differential Lock in our short film, or read on below for more details.
Rear Differential Lock can only be activated when Hilux is in low-ratio L4 mode – for instructions on how to activate L4 mode, see this post.
To engage Rear Differential Lock, make sure that Hilux is travelling less than 5mph and that the wheels are not spinning.
Push the switch to activate Rear Differential Lock, and gently press the accelerator. If possible, drive with the steering wheel turned. The dashboard indicator light will flash and stay on when the system is locked.
As soon as you regain traction, disable Rear Differential Lock by pressing the switch again and continue on your way.
To find out about more features of the new Hilux, see the following posts:
Hilux How To: Trailer Sway Control
Hilux How To: Correctly Loading the Cargo Deck
Hilux How To: Using the Four-Wheel Drive System
Hilux How To: Using Hill-start Assist Control
Hilux How To: Wading in the Water
Hilux How To: Using Downhill Assist Control
To download an owner’s manual for your Toyota vehicle and to access other owner benefits, please visit My Toyota.
I want to ask, is it possible to put a Toyota hilux d4d diff with differential lock on a Toyota baby quantum?
Hi Lloyd,
Thank you for your question.
Please refer to your local Toyota dealer for any technical queries: https://www.toyota.co.uk/
They should be able to assist you.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Many thanks,
Toyota UK