2012 Lexus GX460 Owner's Manual

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NOTICE
■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 the steering wheel is turned to full lock, the vehicle will
turn in the smallest possible turning circle, and may collide with the obstacle.

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Multi-terrain Select∗
∗: If equipped
Multi-terrain Select is a system that improves drivability in off-road situa-
tions.
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

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■Selectable modes
A mode which matches the road conditions can be selected from
among the following 4 modes.
■ Switching modes
Push the menu switch.
The multi-information display
will change to electronic fea-
tures control mode.
ModeRoad Conditions
MUD & SANDSuitable for muddy roads, sandy roads, snow-covered
roads, dirt trails and other slippery or dirty conditions
LO OS E ROCKSuitable for slippery conditions consisting of mixtures of
earth and loose rock
MOGULSuitable for a wide range of off-road conditions, particu-
larly very bumpy conditions
ROCKSuitable for rocky terrain
STEP1

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Press the “ENTER” switch
upwards or downwards until
“MULTI-TERRAIN SELECT”
appears and then press the
“ENTER” switch.
The mode selection screen is
displayed.
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 dis-
played and operation will com-
mence.
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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Statement on the multi-information display
■ After mode selection
OFF
Turn the system off
MODE SELECTION
Change the mode (→P. 2 9 7 )
CAM. POSITION
Switch the displayed image
when using the Multi-terrain
Monitor ( →P. 304)
DISP. GUIDANCE
Explain other necessary opera-
tions when selecting a mode
(→ P. 300)
Status
Display the status of the system
The displayed content may differ in
accordance with the system status.

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Operation guidance
Operation guidance is shown on the multi-information display when
you cannot set a mode.
When the operation guidance is shown on the multi-information dis-
play, follow the instructions in the table.

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Guidance DisplayVehicle StatusProcedure
SHIFT TO L4
LOOSE 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
completely and shift
the shift lever into N
ACCELERATE
OR DECELER-
AT E
The center differential lock/unlock
switch is pressed when Multi-terrain
Select is operating, but the center
differential 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 E
The vehicle speed exceeds approxi-
mately 7 mph (12 km/h) or the VSC,
EFI, 4WD and/or Multi-terrain
Select system may be malfunction-
ingReduce vehicle
speed
If the system is still
not available, contact
your Lexus dealer

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■The Multi-terrain Select can be operated when
●Vehicle speed is less than 7 mph (12 km/h)
●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-information display stating that these func-
tions cannot be switched using the VSC OFF switch 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.
■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 mode 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 amount 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. 322)
●Center differential lock ( →P. 323)