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What Does this Button Do?

Published April 3, 2014 By Mick Farmer

Rear Differential Lock Button.

Vehicle: Found in some Toyota Hilux models.

Rear differential lock button.
Rear differential lock button.
  • It increases off road capability and control in difficult off road driving conditions.
  • Should be used in conjunction with L4.

This is the official sticker for the switch:

Sticker for Rear Differential Lock Button
Sticker for Rear Differential Lock Button

As a note,

  • Line one is reactive operation; most of the time when a vehicle gets stuck the resistance offered will overcome available traction and operating the diff lock won’t help.
  • Proactive operation ( operating before going into the situation ); will help drive through the situation as the vehicle still has momentum.

This is the rear diff that goes with that button (Toyota Hilux):

Rear Diff Locking Mechanism
Rear Diff Locking Mechanism

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