four wheel drive TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 2012 Owners Manual

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L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .............. 178
Engine (ignition) switch ....... 190
Automatic transmission....... 194
Turn signal lever ................. 200
Parking brake...................... 201
Horn .................................... 202
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 203
Indicators and
warning lights.................... 207
Multi-information display ..... 212
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch.................. 218
Fog light switch ................... 222
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 224
Rear window wiper and
washer .............................. 231
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 2322-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 233
Toyota parking
assist-sensor .................... 237
4-Wheel AHC
(Active Height Control
Suspension) ..................... 248
AVS (Adaptive Variable
Suspension system)......... 258
Four-wheel drive system .... 259
Crawl Control (with Turn
Assist function)................. 264
Multi-terrain Select ............. 270
Multi-terrain Monitor ........... 276
Driving assist systems........ 300
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety) ..... 307
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter) system ................... 308
2-5. Driving information
Off-road precautions .......... 313
Cargo and luggage............. 317
Winter driving tips............... 319
Trailer towing...................... 323
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L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
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Engine (ignition) switch P. 190
Four-wheel drive control switch P. 259
Power heater switch
Heater idle up switch

P. 355
P. 354
Power back door off
switch
 P. 63
VIEW switch P. 276
Power back door switch P. 63
DPF switch
P. 308

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L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
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L4
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(Right-hand drive vehicles)
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Engine (ignition) switch P. 190
Four-wheel drive
control switch
P. 259
Power heater
switch
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Heater idle up
switch
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P. 355
P. 354
VIEW switch P. 276
Power back door
switch
 P. 63
Power back door off switch P. 63
DPF switch
P. 308

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L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............ 178
Engine (ignition) switch..... 190
Automatic transmission .... 194
Turn signal lever ............... 200
Parking brake ................... 201
Horn .................................. 202
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .......... 203
Indicators and
warning lights.................. 207
Multi-information
display ............................ 212
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ............... 218
Fog light switch ................. 222
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 224
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................ 231
Headlight cleaner
switch ............................. 2322-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control.................... 233
Toyota parking
assist-sensor .................. 237
4-Wheel AHC
(Active Height Control
Suspension).................... 248
AVS (Adaptive Variable
Suspension system) ....... 258
Four-wheel drive
system ............................ 259
Crawl Control (with Turn
Assist function) ............... 264
Multi-terrain Select ............ 270
Multi-terrain Monitor .......... 276
Driving assist systems ...... 300
PCS
(Pre-Crash Safety).......... 307
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter) system .................. 308
2-5. Driving information
Off-road precautions ......... 313
Cargo and luggage ........... 317
Winter driving tips ............. 319
Trailer towing .................... 323

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L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
CAUTION
If the shift lever is moved before the low speed four-wheel drive indicator
turns on/off, the transfer mode may not be shifted completely. The transfer
mode disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain
and allows the vehicle to move regardless of the shift position. (At this
time, the indicator blinks and the buzzer sounds.)
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in
“P”. You or someone else could be seriously injured. You must complete
the shifting of the transfer mode. (P. 259)
Do not touch the exhaust pipe while the engine is running or immediately
after turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.
Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it
is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is
running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead
to death or a serious health hazard.
Exhaust gases
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO) that is colorless and
odorless. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health haz-
ard.
If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the engine. In a closed
area, such as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
The exhaust should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or crack
caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Failure to do so may allow exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in
death or a serious health hazard.

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When driving
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 200)Turn Assist function
indicator (P. 264)
Headlight high beam
indicator (P. 218)Crawl Control indicator
(P. 264)
Tail light indicator
(P. 218) Roll sensing of curtain
shield airbags off indica-
tor (P. 150)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 222)“PWR” mode indicator
(P. 195)
Rear fog light indicator
(P. 222)Automatic transmission
second start indicator
(P. 195)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 233)Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light
(P. 259)
Slip indicator (P. 301)Center differential lock
indicator (P. 259)
(diesel engine)
Engine preheating indi-
cator (P. 190)Airbag manual on-off
indicator (P. 174)
“SET” indicator
(P. 233)Multi-terrain Select indi-
cator (P. 270)
Eco Driving Indicator
Light (P. 181)VSC OFF indicator
(P. 302)
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L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
Conditions for changing the vehicle height mode
Some modes may not be selectable depending on the vehicle speed
when the four-wheel drive control switch is in the “H4” position. Refer
to the following table.
Disabling the height control
When the height control OFF
switch is pressed with the vehi-
cle stopped.
The “OFF” indicator will appear
on the multi-information display,
and the vehicle height will be
fixed in the current mode. Push
the switch again to turn the sys-
tem back on.
Low modeNormal modeHigh mode
Under 12 km/h (7 mph) Yes Yes Yes
12 km/h (7 mph)
to 30 km/h (18 mph)No Yes Yes
30 km/h (18 mph) or
overNo Yes No

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When driving
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
Operating conditions
The engine must be running.
Vehicle height control must be turned off.
All side doors and the back door must be closed.
Switching vehicle height mode while the engine is stopped
If the engine is stopped while the vehicle height is being lowered, lower-
ing will continue.
If any luggage is removed from the vehicle or if any occupants leave the
vehicle within approximately 30 seconds of the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch being turned OFF, the vehicle height may be lowered by the auto
leveling function.
Operating the height select switch will have no effect while the engine is
stopped.
Automatic change in vehicle height when the four-wheel drive control
switch is in the “L4” position
If the vehicle speed exceeds 3 km/h (2 mph) while driving on an uneven
road with the four-wheel drive control switch in the “L4” position, high mode
is automatically selected.
(On even roads, the height mode will not change.)
Automatic change in vehicle height when in the high mode
If the vehicle speed exceeds 30 km/h (18 mph) with the four-wheel drive
control switch in the “H4” position, normal mode is automatically
selected.
If the vehicle speed exceeds 40 km/h (25 mph) with the four-wheel drive
control switch in the “L4” position, the vehicle height is lowered to 25 mm
(1.0 in.) higher than the normal mode height. If the vehicle speed drops
to 20 km/h (13 mph) or less, high mode is automatically resumed.

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Extra high mode
If the vehicle becomes stuck or the Crawl Control system requests the vehi-
cle height be raised, extra high mode may be automatically selected when
the vehicle height is in high mode with the four-wheel drive control switch in
the “L4” position.
The vehicle height is raised to 20 mm (0.8 in.) higher than the high mode
height, or slightly higher.
Extra high mode will change back to high mode when:
• The vehicle speed exceeds 10 km/h (6 mph)
• The four-wheel drive control switch is shifted to “H4”.
If you push “ ” when in extra high mode, normal mode is selected.
Extra high mode cannot be manually selected.
Turning off the height control
The system will remain off until the height control OFF switch is pushed
again, even if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off.
Even if the system is turned off, the system automatically modulated if
the vehicle speed exceeds following.
• 30 km/h (18 mph) with high or low mode
• 80 km/h (50 mph) with normal mode

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L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension system)
: If equipped
Driving mode
Mode is suitable for ordinary driving.
Mode
is suitable for heavy load or driving on a unpaved road.
With the four-wheel drive control switch at “L4”, the damping effect suit-
able for off-road driving will be provided.
AVS controls the suspension according to the road and driving con-
ditions. Selecting an optimum driving mode assists good riding
comfort and stability.
For driving on a bumpy road
For ordinary driving such as
in the city traffic
For sporty type driving such
as on winding mountain
roads and high speed driv-
ing