2012 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER Owners Manual

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When driving
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
Speed modes
The following table shows
some typical terrains and the
recommended speed modes.
Turn Assist function
This function assists cornering performance in accordance with
steering operation when driving through a tight corner. It main-
tains vehicle speed while driving and reduces the number of
turns needed to navigate a corner that requires turning the
wheel in the opposite direction.
Press the Turn Assist switch
while Crawl Control is operat-
ing.
Turn Assist indicator will come
on.
To turn the system off, press
the switch again.
ModeRoad condition
LoRock, mogul (downhill) and gravel
(downhill)
Lo-MedMogul (uphill)Med
Snow, mud, gravel (uphill), sand,
dirt, mogul (uphill) and grassMed-Hi
Hi

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When the system is turned off
Crawl Control
Press the ON/OFF switch while Crawl Control is operating. If the
switch is turned off, the slip indicator and the Turn Assist indicator
will go off (if the Turn Assist function is in use), the Crawl Control
indicator will flash until the system has turned off completely, and a
message stating that Crawl Control has been turned off will be dis-
played on the multi-information display for several seconds.
When turning off Crawl Control while driving, stop the vehicle
before the Crawl Control indicator turns off, or drive extremely
carefully.
Turn Assist function
Press the Turn Assist switch while the Turn Assist function is oper-
ating. When the switch is pressed, the Turn Assist indicator will go
off, and a message stating that the Turn Assist function has been
turned off will be displayed on the multi-information display for sev-
eral seconds.

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The Crawl Control and Turn Assist function can be operated when
Crawl Control
The engine is running.
The shift lever is in any gear other than “P” or “N”.
The four-wheel drive control switch is in “L4”.
The driver’s door is closed.
Turn Assist function
Crawl Control is operating.
The center differential is not locked.
The accelerator and brake are not being operated.
The shift lever is in any gear other than “P”, “R” or “N”.
The steering wheel is turned very far.
Automatic system cancelation
Crawl Control
In the following situations, the buzzer will sound intermittently and Crawl
Control will be canceled automatically. In this event, the Crawl Control indi-
cator will flash and then go off, the Turn Assist indicator will go off (if the Turn
Assist function is in use), and a message stating that Crawl Control has
been turned off will be displayed on the multi-information display for several
seconds
When the shift lever is moved to “P” or “N”.
When the four-wheel drive control switch is in “H4”.
When the driver’s door is opened.
Turn Assist function
When the center differential is locked, the buzzer will sound intermittently
and the Turn Assist function will be canceled automatically. In this event, the
Turn Assist indicator will go off, and a message stating that the Turn Assist
function has been turned off will be displayed on the multi-information dis-
play for several seconds.

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Function limitations
Crawl Control
In the following situations, brake control can be used to drive downhill at
a constant speed. However, engine control is not available when driving
uphill at a constant speed.
• When switched to second start mode.
In the following situation, engine control and brake control will stop tem-
porarily. In this event, the Crawl Control indicator will flash.
• When the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 25 km/h (15 mph).
Turn Assist function
In the following situations, the Turn Assist function will stop temporarily. In
this event, the Turn Assist indicator will flash.
When the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 10km/h (6 mph).
When the shift lever is moved to “R”.
When the Crawl Control system is operated continuously
If Crawl Control is used continuously for a long time, the buzzer will
sound, a malfunction notification will be displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display, the Crawl Control indicator will go off, and Crawl Control will
be temporarily inoperable as a result of the brake system overheating. In
this event, stop the vehicle immediately in a safe place, and allow the
brake system to cool down sufficiently until the “TRC OFF” on the multi-
information display go off. (In the meantime, normal driving is possible.)
If Crawl Control is used continuously for a long time, the buzzer will
sound, the system will be temporarily canceled, and a malfunction notifi-
cation will be displayed on the multi-information display as a result of the
automatic transmission system overheating. Stop the vehicle in a safe
place until the display goes off.

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L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
Sounds and vibrations caused by the Crawl Control system
A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indi-
cate that a malfunction has occurred in Crawl Control system.
Either of the following conditions may occur when the Crawl Control sys-
tem is operating. None of these are indicators that a malfunction has
occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
When there is a malfunction in the system
Warning lights and/or warning messages will turn on. (P. 573, 579)
CAUTION
When using Crawl Control and Turn Assist function
Do not rely solely on the Crawl Control and Turn Assist function. This func-
tion does not extend the vehicle’s performance limitations. Always thor-
oughly check the road conditions, and drive safely.
These conditions may cause the system not to operate properly
When driving on the following surfaces, the system may not be able to main-
tain a fixed low speed, which may result in an accident:
Extremely steep inclines.
Extremely uneven surfaces.
Snow-covered roads, or other slippery surfaces.
NOTICE
When using Turn Assist function
The Turn Assist function is a function to assist turning performance when
driving off road. The function may be less effective on paved road surfaces.

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Multi-terrain Select
Multi-terrain Select is a system that assists drivability in off-road sit-
uations.
Select a mode that most closely matches the type of terrain on
which you are driving from among 5 modes.
Brake control can be optimized in accordance with the selected
mode.
Multi-terrain Select mode
select switch
Multi-terrain Select indicator
Multi-information display
Displays status information
including operating status
and road type selection.

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Selectable modes
A mode which matches the road conditions can be selected from
among the following 5 modes.
MUD & SAND
LOOSE ROCK
MOGUL
ROCK & DIRT
ROCK
ModeRoad condition
MUD & SAND
Suitable for muddy roads, sandy
roads, snow-covered roads, dirt
trails and other slippery or dirty con-
ditions
LOOSE ROCK
Suitable for slippery conditions con-
sisting of mixtures of earth and loose
rock
MOGULSuitable for very bumpy road condi-
tions, such as mogul roads
ROCK & DIRTSuitable for very bumpy road condi-
tions, such as mogul or rocky roads
ROCKSuitable for rocky terrain

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Multi-terrain Select control starting conditions
When all of the following conditions are satisfied, the Multi-ter-
rain Select indicator will come on, the mode select screen will be
displayed on the multi-information display, and Multi-terrain
Select control will begin.
The four-wheel drive control switch is in “L4”.
Both Active TRC and VSC are not off.
Crawl Control is off.
Switching modes
Operate the Multi-terrain
Select mode select switch
during Multi-terrain Select
control to select a mode.
Once the mode is confirmed,
the mode name will be dis-
played and the control will
switch.