2007 LEXUS LX470 four wheel drive

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2-4. Using other driving systems
■Advice for driving on slippery roads in “L” (low speed position)
●If you shift the four-wheel drive control lever to “L” and the shift lever to “2” while
driving in steep off-road areas, the output of the brake can be controlled effec-
tively by the active traction control system, which assists the driver to control the
driving power of 4 wheels.
●Use the “L” position of the shift lever for maximum power and traction when
your wheels get stuck or when you drive down a steep incline. In the following
cases, the output of the brake can be co ntrolled by the active traction control
system if the engine speed is un der 3,000 rpm (normally under 3,000 rpm
when the wheels get unstuck).
• The four-wheel drive control lever in the “L” position and the shift lever in the
“L” position or the shift lever in the “D”, “4”, “3” or “2” with the transmission
downshifting to first gear.
• The four-wheel drive control lever in the “L” position and the shift lever in the
“R” position.
■The center differential lock/unlock button can be operated when
●The ignition key is in the “ON” position, and
●The four-wheel drive control lever is in the “H” or “L” position.
■Locking /unlocking the center differential
●When the center differential is locked, VSC (vehicle stability control) is auto-
matically turned off. (Center differenti al lock and “VSC OFF” indicator light
come on.)
●When the operation is not completed, th e center differential lock indicator
blinks. If the indicator light does not go off when unlocking the center differen-
tial, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse.
●The center differential lock system operation is not completed within 5 seconds
while the cruise control system is set, cancel the cruise control system.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
CAUTION
■While driving
Never move the four-wheel drive control lever if the wheels are slipping. Doing so
may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the center differential
●For normal driving on dry and hard surface roads, unlock the center differential.
●Unlock the center differential after the wheels are out of the ditch or off the slip-
pery or bumpy surface.
●Do not push the center differential lock/unlock button when the vehicle is corner-
ing or when its wheels are spin ning freely off the ground.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Passenger’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1ECU-B210Power door lock system, Power win-
dow
2DIFF20Four-wheel drive system
3WA S H E R15Windshield washer
4RADIO10Audio system
5DOME10Interior lights
6VGRS40Variable gear ratio steering system
7P/ W ( F L )20Po w e r w i n d o w
8P/ W ( R L )20Po w e r w i n d o w
9WIPER25Windshield wiper
10ECU-IG 210Rear air conditioning system
11SEAT HTR15Seat heater
12GAUGE 210Back-up lights
13MET7. 5Gauges and meters
14IGN7. 5
Multiport fuel injection system/
Sequential multiport fuel injection
system
15SECURITY7. 5Theft deterrent system

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
■Emergency towing procedureThe ignition key must be in the “ACC” or the “ON” (engine running) posi-
tion.
Put the four-wheel drive control lever in “H”. (The center differential is
unlocked.)
Put the vehicle height in the “N” mode and push the height control switch
to turn off the AHC.
Put the shift lever in “N”.
Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
■While towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive stress on
the emergency towing hook and the cable or chain.
●If the engine is not running, the power assi st for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle wheels on the ground.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light (warning buzzer)
*
Warns the driver to fasten
his/her seat belt.Fasten the seat belt.
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder lightWarns the front passenger to
fasten his/her seat belt.
Fasten the seat belt.
Tire pressure warning light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure.Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure.
When the light blinks:
Malfunction in the tire pres-
sure warning system.Have the system checked by
your Lexus dealer.
Unengaged “Park” warning
lightThe transmission “Park”
mechanism is not engaged.
Shift four-wheel drive control
out of “N”.
Low fuel level warning light
Low level of fuel.Refuel the vehicle
Low washer fluid warning
lightLow level of washer fluid.
Fill the tank.