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■Center differential lock/unlock switch
Lock the center differential
when your vehicle’s wheels get
stuck in a ditch or when driving
on a slippery or bumpy surface.
The center differential lock indi-
cator will come on.
Unlock the center differential
after the wheels have been
freed, or after moving to a flat,
non-slippery surface.
To unlock the center differential,
push the switch again.
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When driving
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■When the center differential lock/unlock switch can be operated
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■The center differential lock indicator light
●The indicator light blinks while locking/unlocking the center differential.
●If the center differential lock indicator light blinks and the buzzer sounds when
the center differential is locked, stop the slipping or spinning and push the
switch again.
If the indicator continue to blink even if doing so, have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer as soon as possible. There may be a trouble in the four-wheel drive
system.
■Locking/unlocking the center differential
●When the four-wheel drive control switch is in L4 with the center differential
locked, VSC is automatically turned off. (The center differential lock and VSC
OFF indicator light will come on.)
●If the operation is not completed, the center differential lock indicator blinks. If
the indicator light does not turn off when unlocking the center differential, drive
straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse.
●Avoid turning suddenly while the center differential is locked. If you do turn sud-
denly, the difference in turning speeds between the front and rear wheels may
have a similar effect to braking, thus making driving difficult.
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CAUTION
■While driving
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause an accident result-
ing in death or serious injury.
●Never move the four-wheel drive control switch if the wheels have lost traction.
●Do not operate the center differential lock/unlock when the vehicle is turning or
when its wheels are spinning freely off the ground.
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.
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5-1. Essential information
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■Before emergency towingThe “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in the ACCESSORY mode
(engine off) or IGNITION ON mode (engine running).
Put the four-wheel drive control switch in H4. (The center differential is
unlocked.)
Put the vehicle height in the N mode and press height control switch to
turn off the rear height control air suspension.
Shift the shift lever in N.
Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
■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 eyelets and the cables or chains. Always use caution for
the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
●Do not turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
Doing so will lock the steering wheel an d prevent operation, possibly causing an
accident and resulting in death or serious injury.
●If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*: If equipped
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(Flashing)
Automatic High Beam indicator light*
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic high beam system.
(→ P. 2 2 6 )
(Flashing)
“LDA” indicator light*
Indicates a malfunction in the lane departure alert.
(→ P. 2 6 8 )
(Flashing)
Cruise control indicator light*
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
(→ P. 242, 246)
(Flashing)
Radar cruise control indicator light*
Indicates a malfunction in the Dynamic radar cruise control
system. ( →P. 2 4 6 )
Kinetic dynamic suspension system warning light
Malfunction in the kinetic dynamic suspension system.
(Flashing)
Multi-terrain Select indicator light*
Indicates a malfunction in the Multi-terrain Select system.
(→ P. 2 9 0 )
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system if the
light continues flashing. ( →P. 3 1 7 )
Center differential lock indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system if the
light continues flashing. ( →P. 3 1 7 )
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If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow:
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever
to P.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Lock the center differential. (→ P. 318)
Release the parking brake and shift the shift lever to the D or R
position and carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC and VSC if these functions are hampering your
attempts to free the vehicle. ( →P. 333)
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
STEP6
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Alphabetical index
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Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 669
Wattage ................................................. 763
Battery
Battery......................................................622
Checking ................................................622
If the vehicle has discharged battery.................................................... 741
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 361
Bluetooth
®...................................456, 477
Bottle holders/door pockets........... 520
Brake Fluid ............................................................618
Parking brake ........................................ 193
Brake assist ............................................. 330
Brake in tips .............................................. 169
Brightness control
Multi-information display light control ................................................... 216
Instrument cluster light control.....196
Care Exterior .................................................. 588
Interior..................................................... 592
Seat belts ............................................... 593
Cargo capacity ..................................... 354
Cargo hooks .......................................... 558
Cargo net hooks .................................. 559
CD player/changer .............................. 416
Center differential lock/unlock .......318
Chains......................................................... 361
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition................... 147
Booster seats, installation ................155
Convertible seats, definition .......... 147 Convertible seats, installation ....... 155
Front passenger occupant
classification system ....................... 140
Infant seats, definition .........................147
Infant seats, installation ..................... 155
Installing CRS with lower
anchorages......................................... 153
Installing CRS with seatbelts ......... 155
Installing CRS with top straps......... 161
Child safety
Airbag precautions ............................ 133
Battery precautions .............. 622, 743
Child restraint system ........................147
Child-protectors ................................... 52
How your child should wear the seatbelt............................................89
Installing child restraints................... 152
Moon roof precautions....................108
Power window lock switch .............. 101
Power window precautions .......... 103
Removed electronic key battery precautions .......................644
Seat belt extender precautions...... 93
Seat belt precautions ..........................90
Seat heater precautions................. 553
Child-protectors ...................................... 52
Cleaning Exterior................................................... 588
Interior .....................................................592
Seat belts ............................................... 593
Clock .........................................................533
Coat hooks ..............................................555
Coin holder .............................................. 519
Compass .................................................. 575
Condenser ................................................617
Console box ............................................ 517
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SeatsAdjustment .............................64, 68, 79
Adjustment precautions ......................... 67, 77, 82
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................ 152
Cleaning ................................................ 592
Driver’s seat position memory .......79
Folding down the second seatbacks ........................................70, 71
Folding down the third seats ...........73
Head restraint ........................................ 83
Properly sitting in the seat.................119
Seat heaters............................................551
Seat position memory .........................79
Ventilated seats ....................................551
Service reminder indicators .............198
Shift lever Automatic transmission....................186
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................... 736
Shift lever lighting.................................... 511
Shift lock system ....................................736
Side airbags ................................................121
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ...........665, 667
Switch ...................................................... 220
Wattage ................................................. 763
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ..........................97
Mirror position memory ....................79
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 670 Smart access system with
push-button start
Antenna location ................................... 32
Entry functions........................................ 29
Starting the engine ..............................179
Spare tire
Inflation pressure................................ 762
Storage location ................................. 720
Spark plug................................................ 757
Specifications ......................................... 752
Speedometer .......................................... 195
Steering Column lock release......................... 183
Fluid........................................................... 762
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................................... 94
Audio switches....................................452
Heated steering wheel ................... 549
Steering wheel position memory .................................................. 79
Stop light Replacing light bulbs ....................... 670
Storage feature....................................... 515
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ..... 747
Sun visors .................................................. 531
Switch “ENGINE START STOP”
switch......................................................179
Engine switch .........................................179
“2nd STRT” switch.............................. 188
Center differential lock/unlock
switch..................................................... 318
“DAC” switch....................................... 327
Emergency flasher Switch............. 674
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