The Toyota Landcruiser Owners Club

[Andy1969]

Hi everyone

Just got my 96 Prado 3.0 TD, what a difference to the Hilux Surf 2.4 that I had before.  The overdrive button on the auto stick, should it be on or off for normal driving? or do I have to press it when I am at a certain speed?  There are two buttons below the hazard light as well marked "up" and "down" what are these for?  I know to all of you these may seem  stupid questions so I apologise in advance and thanks for any help

Regards

Andy

[Google]

[joinerman]

When mine says off on the dash it's off, but when it's on nothing shows on the dash, this is how i leave mine all the time, just try it out when driving a 50 mph you'll soon see how it works & in what mode you want to keep it.




Joinerman

[Jet]

Hi,
I'm new to this forum also, but have been watching from the sidelines for some time.
I use the overdrive when on open roads, motorway, etc - places that I generally don't expect to have the gearbox continually searching for different gear and can maintain a steady speed. I have it off most of the time as I happen to live in a part of Scotland were 'road' is defined by tarmac with potholes every 2-3 meters or so, and if it's possible to go over a hill or put a corner in then that's also been done!! Neadless to say if the car gets into 3rd gear it's on a good day.

The up/down buttons are for your powered aerial - so you can put it away in a car wash with out turning the cd off.

Cheers
8)

[calumtowie]

I see that Joinerman says that when he is in overdrive nothing shows on his dash, but on my 1997 Prado the o/d warning light flashes when i'm in overdrive. Is this right?

Calum

[andy]

[calumtowie]

Hi Andy,
Would you have any idea if it is an electrical or mechanical problem.
Thanks
Calum

[andy]

[derekljm]

Andy,

I have a Prado 2000 imported from Japan.  

Show OD OFF while not driving in OD.