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NOTICE
■When a solid object is close by
■When using the wide view front & side monitor
Even if an obstacle is no longer visible on
the side monitor, do not turn the steering
wheel further in the direction the vehicle is turning until the vehicle has moved com-
pletely past the obstacle. If th e steering wheel is turned to full lock, the vehicle will turn
in the smallest possible turning circ le, and may collide with the obstacle.
The screen’s guide lines are designed for level
surfaces (road surface etc.) or flat walls etc.
When driving near the obstacle, the obstacle
may be displayed as outside the projected
course line, and it may seem that there is no
danger of a collision, however any sections pro-
truding from the wall may project over the
course line and the vehicle may actually collide
with the obstacle.
In cases such as this were the projected course
line passes close to obstacles, always visually
check the surroundings for safety.
Protruding section of wall
Wall displayed on screen
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NOTICE
■How to use the camera
●The wide view front & side monitor may not operate properly in the following cases.
• If the front of the vehicle or the passenger side outside rear view mirror is hit, thecamera’s position and mounting angle may change. Contact your Lexus dealer.
• As the camera has a water proof construction, do not detach, disassemble or modify it. This may cause incorrect operation.
• Do not strongly rub the camera lens. If the camera lens is scratched, it cannot
transmit a clear image.
• Do not allow organic solvent, car wax, window cleaner or glass coat to adhere to
the camera. If this happens, wipe it off as soon as possible.
• If the temperature changes rapidly, such as when hot water is poured on the vehi- cle in cold weather, the system may not operate normally.
• When washing the vehicle, do not apply intensive bursts of water to the camera or camera area. Doing so may result in the camera malfunctioning.
• When the camera is used under fluorescen t lights, sodium light or mercury light
etc., the lights and the illuminated areas may appear to flicker.
• The camera can be damaged by flying rocks and other debris.
●Do not expose the camera to strong impact as this could cause a malfunction. If this
happens, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
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Multi-terrain Select∗
Select a mode that most closely matches the type of terrain on which you are
driving from among 4 modes.
Engine control and brake control can be optimized in accordance with the
selected mode.
Menu switch
“ENTER” switch
Multi-information display
Displays status information including
operating status and road type
selection.
Multi-terrain Select indicator
■Selectable modes
A mode which matches the road conditions can be selected from among the
following 4 modes.
∗: If equipped
Multi-terrain Select is a system that helps drivability in off-road situations.
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ModeRoad Conditions
MUD & SANDSuitable for muddy roads, sandy roads, snow-covered roads, dirt
trails and other slippery or dirty conditions
LO OSE ROCKSuitable for slippery conditions consisting of mixtures of earth
and loose rock
MOGULSuitable for a wide range of off-road conditions, particularly very
bumpy conditions
ROCKSuitable for rocky terrain
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■Switching modesPush the menu switch.
The multi-information display will
change to electronic features control
mode.
Press the “ENTER” switch
upwards or downwards until
“MULTI-TERRAIN SELECT”
appears and then press the
“ENTER” switch.
The mode selection screen is dis-
played.
Press the “ENTER” switch
upwards or downwards to select
a desired mode and then press
the “ENTER” switch.
The system switches to the selected
mode, and the multi-terrain select
indicator will turn on.
Once the mode has been set, the
mode name will be displayed and
operation will commence.
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■After mode selection
OFF
Tu r n t h e s y s t e m o f f
MODE SELECTION
Change the mode ( →P. 3 0 3 )
DISP. GUIDANCE
Explain other necessary opera-
tions when selecting a mode
Status
Display the status of the system
The displayed content may differ in accordance with the system status.
■Operation guidance
Operation guidance is shown on the multi-information display when you can-
not set a mode.
When the operation guidance is shown on the multi-information display, fol-
low the instructions in the table.
Statement on the mult i-information display
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■The Multi-terrain Select can be operated when
The 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-inform ation display stating that these functions
cannot be switched using the VSC OFF swit ch 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.
Guidance DisplayVehicle StatusProcedure
SHIFT TO L4LOOSE 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 com-
pletely and shift the
shift lever into N
ACCELERATE OR
DECELERATE
The center differential lock/unlock
switch is pressed when Multi-terrain
Select is operating, but the center dif-
ferential 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 EThe VSC, EFI, 4WD and/or Multi-ter-
rain Select system may be malfunc-
tioningContact your Lexus
dealer
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■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 mo
de 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 amou nt 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 3 6 )
●Center differential lock ( →P. 3 3 7 )
■When the TRAC or Active TRAC operates continuously
→P. 3 4 8
■When the four-wheel drive cont rol switch is in L4 position
If the Multi-terrain Select system is not op erating 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 slip indicator light will come on. 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 2 )
●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 sys-
tem at any other time.
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Multi-terrain Monitor∗
●By pressing the Multi-terrain Monitor sw
itch, the display can be shown, or the
display image can be changed between the front screen, wide view front &
side monitor screen, side-front simultaneous display monitor screen, side-
rear simultaneous display monitor screen or rear screen. (The screens that
can be selected differ depending on the shift position and the transfer mode.)
●By referring to the guidelines shown on the front monitor screen, you can
decide a driving line while assessing the distance to obstacles ahead of the
vehicle and confirm the projected path, and by using the wide view front &
side monitors, the side-front simultaneous display monitor and the side-rear
simultaneous display monitor to identify objects in the vicinity or course of the
tires, you can drive while preventing the vehicle from becoming stuck unex-
pectedly.
Multi-terrain Monitor switch
Multimedia screen (if equipped)
or navigation system screen (if
equipped)
∗: If equipped
The Multi-terrain Monitor displays the vehicle surroundings when driving at
low speeds, thus assisting off-road driv ing and helping the driver to check the
vehicle surroundings.
Display of the Multi-terrain Monitor
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■Switching the image
●When the shift lever is in D, S or N
Normal display mode: Press the Multi-terrain Monitor switch to display the screen.
Automatic display mode: The screen is displayed automatically.
The screen will switch each time the Multi-terrain Monitor switch is pressed. (The
switching screen differs in accordance with the transfer range.)
●When the shift lever is in R
If the shift lever is shifted to R, the rear
monitor (Lexus parking assist monitor) will
be displayed, and the screen will switch every time the Multi-terrain Monitor
switch is pressed.
Using the Multi-terrain Monitor
Four-wheel drive
control switch positionDisplay
H4
L4
Wide view front & side monitor display
Side-front simultaneous display monitor
Side-rear simultaneous display monitor
Front monitor
Side-front simultaneous display monitor
Side-rear simultaneous display monitor
Rear monitor (Lexus parking assist monitor)
Side-front simultaneous display monitor
Side-rear simultaneous display monitor
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■Automatic display mode
In this mode, the screen is switched automatically in response to vehicle speed
and shift lever operation, in addition to screen switching by operating the
Multi-terrain Monitor switch.
Select “AUTO” on the front or wide
view front & side monitor screen.
The “AUTO” indicator will come on.
Select “AUTO” again to return to
normal display mode.
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