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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ......................... 172
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 183
Automatic transmission.............. 190
Turn signal lever ............................ 196
Parking brake ................................. 197
Horn.................................................... 198
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 199
Indicators and warning lights................................................ 202
Multi-information display (Optitron meters) .................... 208
Multi-information display (Accessory meters)................... 216
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ........................... 223
Automatic High Beam .............. 230
Fog light switch ............................. 237
Windshield wipers and washer............................................ 240
Rear window wiper and washer............................................ 246
Headlight cleaner switch .......... 249 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control .............................. 250
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................ 254
Intuitive parking assist ................ 270
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .............................................. 279
Rear view monitor system ....... 285
Wide view front & side monitor .......................................... 290
Multi-terrain Select .................... 300
Multi-terrain Monitor ................ 308
Rear height control air suspension ................................... 320
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ................. 325
Four-wheel drive system........... 326
Crawl Control ............................... 332
DAC (Downhill Assist Control system) ......................... 336
Driving assist systems................. 339
PCS (Pre-Collision System).......................................... 347
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ................ 358
Cargo and luggage ..................... 363
Vehicle load limits........................ 369
Winter driving tips ........................ 371
Trailer towing ................................. 375
Dinghy towing ............................... 394
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Shift lever P. 190
AVS switch∗ P. 325
Shift lock override button P. 742
Four-wheel drive control switch
P. 326
Front seat heater/ventilator
switch
P. 557
AUX/USB port
P. 446, 454, 465
Height control switch∗ P. 320
Cup holders
P. 536
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Front seat heater/ventilator switch P. 557
Power outlet
P. 548
Crawl Control switch∗
DAC switch
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P. 332
P. 336
∗: If equipped
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2-4. Using other driving systemsCruise control ........................ 250
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 254
Intuitive parking assist .......... 270
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)....................................... 279
Rear view monitor system .................................... 285
Wide view front & side monitor ................................... 290
Multi-terrain Select ............. 300
Multi-terrain Monitor.......... 308
Rear height control air suspension ............................ 320
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System)........... 325
Four-wheel drive system ...... 326
Crawl Control ........................ 332
DAC (Downhill Assist Control system) ................... 336
Driving assist systems ........... 339
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ................................... 347 2-5. Driving information
Off-road precautions ........... 358
Cargo and luggage ............... 363
Vehicle load limits .................. 369
Winter driving tips .................. 371
Trailer towing .......................... 375
Dinghy towing......................... 394
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turnedto IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is on, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not turn on, or turn
off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light turns on when the system is turned off. The light flashes quicklyto indicate that the system is operating.
(if equipped)
Crawl Control indicator
(→ P. 3 3 2 )AIR BAG ON/OFF
indicator ( →P. 1 4 3 )
(if equipped)
Downhill assist control
system indicator
(→ P. 3 3 6 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( →P. 2 7 0 )
“2nd STRT” indicator
(→ P. 1 9 2 )
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→ P. 2 2 7 )
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light
(→ P. 326)“RSCA OFF” indicator
(→ P. 141)
Center differential lock
indicator ( →P. 3 2 7 )
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning
(→ P. 3 4 7 )
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Guidance DisplayVehicle StatusProcedure
SHIFT TO L4
LOOSE ROCK, MOGUL or
ROCK mode is selected when the
four-wheel drive control switch is in
H4Set the four-wheel
drive control switch
to L4
STOP THE VEHI-
CLE AND SHIFT
THE AUTO-
MATIC TRANS-
MISSION TO NThe four-wheel drive control switch
has been shifted to H4 or L4 and
LOOSE ROCK, MOGUL or
ROCK mode is selected, but the
automatic transmission is not in N
position or the vehicle is not stopped
Stop the vehicle
completely and shift
the shift lever into N
ACCELERATE
OR DECELER-
AT E
The center differential lock/unlock
switch is pressed when Multi-terrain
Select is operating, but the center
differential cannot be switched
between lock and unlockDrive straight ahead
while accelerating or
decelerating, or
drive in reverse
RETURN THE
FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE CON-
TROL SWITCHThe four-wheel drive control switch
is shifted when Multi-terrain Select is
operating, but the transfer cannot be
shifted to H4 or L4 positionReturn the four-
wheel drive control
switch to L4 or H4
MULTI-TERRAIN
SELECT NOT
AVA I L A B L E
The vehicle speed exceeds approxi-
mately 7 mph (12 km/h) or the VSC,
EFI, 4WD and/or Multi-terrain
Select system may be malfunction-
ingReduce vehicle
speed
If the system is still
not available, contact
your Lexus dealer
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■The Multi-terrain Select can be operated when
●Vehicle speed is less than 7 mph (12 km/h)
●Crawl Control is off
■When using Multi-terrain Select
The following functions cannot be switched on or off.
●VSC
●Active TRAC
●Second start mode
A message will be shown on the multi-information display stating that these func-
tions cannot be switched using the VSC OFF switch or the menu and “ENTER”
switches.
■When selecting a terrain mode
If you are unsure which mode is appropriate, select MOGUL when the four-wheel
drive control switch is in L4 or select MUD & SAND when it is in H4.
■When it is difficult to generate traction
MUD & SAND mode provides the largest amount of tire slippage, followed by
LOOSE ROCK, MOGUL and ROCK mode.
Drivability can be improved by selecting a mode which provides a smaller amount
of tire slippage than the current mode when the amount of tire slippage is large, or
conversely selecting a mode which provides a larger amount of tire slippage than
the current mode when the amount of tire slippage is small.
■When the vehicle is stuck
Switching the transfer and differential
For the operation of the following functions, refer to the following pages.
●Four-wheel drive system ( →P. 3 2 6 )
●Center differential lock ( →P. 3 2 7 )
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■When the TRAC or Active TRAC operates continuously
→P. 3 4 4
■When the four-wheel drive control switch is in L4 position
If the Multi-terrain Select system is not operating and the four-wheel drive control
switch is in L4, TRAC OFF will be shown on the multi-information display.
■When there is a malfunction in the system
The Multi-terrain Select indicator light will blink. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately.
CAUTION
■When using the Multi-terrain Select
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in death or
serious injuries:
●There is a chance that the selected mode may not be the most appropriate in
terms of road conditions such as pitch, slipperiness, undulation, etc. ( →P. 3 0 1 )
●Multi-terrain Select is not intended to expand the limits of the vehicle. Check the
road conditions thoroughly beforehand, and drive safely and carefully.
NOTICE
■Precaution for use
The Multi-terrain Select is intended for use during off-road driving. Do not use the
system at any other time.
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AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System)∗
∗: If equipped
■Driving mode
●Mode is suitable for heavy load or driving on a unpaved road.
●With the four-wheel drive control switch at L4, the damping effect suitable for
off-road driving will be provided, regardless of the position of the AVS switch.
AVS controls the suspension according to the road and driving conditions.
Selecting an optimum driving mode allows good riding comfort and stabil-
ity.
Sport mode
For winding mountain road driv-
ing or high speed driving
Normal mode
For normal driving
Comfort mode
For bumpy road driving
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Four-wheel drive system
Use the four-wheel drive control switch and center differential lock/unlock
switch to select the following transfer and center differential modes.
■Four-wheel drive control switch
H4 (high speed position)
Normal driving on all types of
roads.
L4 (low speed position)
Driving requiring maximum
power and traction such as
climbing or descending steep
hills, off-road driving, and hard
pulling in sand or mud, etc.
The low speed four-wheel
drive and VSC OFF indica-
tors will come on.
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Shifting between H4 and L4■ Shifting from H4 to L4
Stop the vehicle completely with brake pedal held down.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Push and shift the four-wheel drive control switch to L4.
Maintain this condition until the low speed four-wheel drive indicator
light turns on.
■Shifting from L4 to H4
Stop the vehicle completely with brake pedal held down.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Push and shift the four-wheel drive control switch to H4.
Maintain this condition until the low speed four-wheel drive indicator
light turns off.
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