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LEXUS RIDE CONTROL SYSTEM
(U. S. A. ONLY)
The Lexus ride control system adjusts the damping effect
on the shock absorbers. This adjustment is automatically
made in response to the driving conditions to provide
good riding comfort and stability in all driving conditions.
Push the selector switch to select one of the following modes:
“NORMAL” mode − For normal driving such as in city traffic
“SPORT” mode − For sporty type driving such as on winding
mountain roads, or high-speed driving
To change the mode, push the selector switch.“NORMAL” mode
One of the following three damping effects is automatically
selected according to the driving conditions:
Damping effect
Driving condition
SoftLow and medium speed driving
MediumHigh-speed driving
FirmDriving in a curve
Braking in high-speed driving
Sudden acceleration in low-
speed driving
“SPORT” mode
The damping effect remains at firm at all driving conditions.
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The indicator light shows the selector switch is in
“SPORT” position. When the indicator light is not on, this
means the selector switch is in “NORMAL” position.
When you turn the ignition key to the “ON” position, the
indicator lights will come on for two seconds.
HEIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM
(U. S. A. ONLY)
The height control system adjusts the vehicle height. This
adjustment is automatically made in response to the
driving conditions to provide good riding comfort and
stability in all driving conditions.
(a) Vehicle height adjustment
Push the selector switch to select one of the following modes:
“NORMAL” mode − For driving on roads with a normal
surface.
“HIGH” mode − For driving on rough roads which are
unsurfaced or continually bumpy.
To change the mode, push the selector switch.
“NORMAL” mode
The vehicle height remains at normal height at all driving
speeds.
