I Accidentally pressed the differential lock button at high speed. Did I damage the vehicle?

1996 TOYOTA RAV4
155 MILES
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FREESKIERCHICA
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I have a 96 Toyota RAV4. I was driving about 75-80 mph, and accidentally pressed the differential lock button which set of some kind of beeping sound (the button is directly below the AC...). I tried pressing the button again, but the sound continued. I pulled over, stopped, and pressed the button again. The sound stopped, and everything seemed OK. The vehicle "felt" normal when driving, and there were no unusual sounds. A few miles later, I pulled into the garage and noticed a faint smell somewhat like burnt motor oil. The vehicle has a slow oil leak, but due to what happened, I'm a bit paranoid that I may have damaged something.
Jun 30, 2012 at 2:01 PM
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the fluid may have overheated from the incident. i would have it changed so there will be no furhter damage done.

Roy
Jun 30, 2012 at 2:42 PM
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Thank you! I will have the fluid changed.
Jun 30, 2012 at 2:47 PM
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