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LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) If the battery is disconnected
If the battery is disconnected and
connected again, the message
“System initializing” will be dis-
played on the screen. The help
screen appears when “?” is
touched. Make a correction using
the following method in accor-
dance with the display.
Carry out one of the following.
• When the vehicle is stopped,
turn the steering wheel all the
way to the left, then all the way
to the right.
• Drive for at least 5 minutes on a
road with as few turns and
curves and as little heavy traffic
as possible.
When the screen returns to the
original display, correction is com-
plete.
If the above screen remains, have
the vehicle inspected at your
Lexus dealer.
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LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) NOTICE■
When a solid object is close by
■
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 wh eel is turned to full lock, the vehicle will
turn in the smallest possible turning circle, and may collide with the obstacle. The screen’s guide lines are designed for level
surfaces (road surface etc.) or flat walls etc.
When driving near the obstacle, the obstacle
may be displayed as outside the projected
course line, and it may seem that there is no
danger of a collision, however any sections
protruding from the wall may project over the
course line and the vehicle may actually col-
lide with the obstacle.
In cases such as this were the projected
course line passes clos e to obstacles, always
visually check the surroundings for safety.
Protruding section of wall
Wall displayed on screen
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LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) 4-Wheel AHC (Active Height Control Suspension) The 4-Wheel AHC adjusts the vehicle height in accordance with driving
conditions. There are 3 selectable modes, “HI” (high), “N” (normal), and
“LO” (low).
Easy access mode switch
Height control OFF switch
Height select switch
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LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Conditions for changing the vehicle height mode
Some modes may not be selectable depending on the vehicle speed
when the four-wheel drive control swit ch is in the “H4” position. Refer to
the following table.
Easy access mode
You can select this mode for easy
access and easy loading of the
vehicle.
If the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to OFF within 30 seconds after
the vehicle stops while this mode is on, the vehicle height is lowered automati-
cally.
When the vehicle begins to lower a beep will sound twice, and while the vehicle
is lowering the indicator light will flash to alert the driver and surrounding people
that the vehicle is lowering. Low mode Normal mode High mode
Under 7 mph (12 km/h) Ye s Ye s Ye s
7 mph (12 km/h) to
18 mph (30 km/h) No Ye s Ye s
18 mph (30 km/h) or over No Ye s No
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LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■
Switching vehicle height mode while the engine is stopped●
If the engine is stopped wh ile the vehicle height is being lowered, lowering will
continue. ●
If any luggage is removed from the vehicle or if any occupants leave the vehicle
within approximately 30 seconds of the “ENGINE START STOP” switch being
turned OFF, the vehicle height may be lowered by the auto leveling function. ●
Operating the height select switch will have no effect while the engine is
stopped.■
Automatic change in vehicle height when the four-wheel drive control switch is in
the “L4” position
If the vehicle speed exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h) while driving on an uneven road with
the four-wheel drive control switch in the “L4” position, high mode is automatically
selected. (On even roads, the height mode will not change.) ■
Automatic change in vehicle height when in the high mode ●
If the vehicle speed exceeds 18 mph (30 km/h) with the four-wheel drive con-
trol switch in the “H4” position, no rmal mode is automatically selected.●
If the vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph (40 km/h) with the four-wheel drive con-
trol switch in the “L4” position, the vehicle height is lowered to 1.0 in. (25 mm)
higher than the normal mode height. If the vehicle speed drops to 12 mph (20
km/h) or less, high mode is automatically resumed.■
Extra high mode
If the vehicle becomes stuck or the Crawl Control system requests the vehicle
height be raised, extra high mode may be automatically selected when the vehicle
height is in high mode with the four-wheel drive control switch in the “L4” position.
The vehicle height is raised to 0.8 in. (2 0 mm) higher than the high mode height, or
slightly higher. ●
Extra high mode will change back to high mode when:
• The vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h)
• The four-wheel drive control switch is shifted to “H4”. ●
If you pull the height select switch to “ ” when in extra high mode, normal mode
is selected. ●
Extra high mode cannot be manually selected.
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LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■
In the following cases the 4-Wheel AHC will not operate ●
The brake pedal has been depressed for a few seconds or longer while the vehi-
cle is stopped. ●
Vehicle height control has not been frequently used. ●
The suspension fluid temperature is lower than -22°F (-30°C). ●
There is ice on the suspension. ●
Driving on bumpy roads which may cause the suspension to fully elongate. ●
If the steering wheel is abruptly turned more than 3/4 of a revolution with the
center differential lock system activated.■
Cold weather operation
It may take longer for the vehicle height to change if the suspension fluid tempera-
ture drops below 5°F (-15°C).
The 4-Wheel AHC does not operate when the suspension fluid temperature drops
below -22°F (-30°C). ●
In this case, even if the height select switch is pressed, the vehicle height will not
change. Once the vehicle has been driven for a short time and the suspension
fluid has been warmed to within normal operating limits, the 4-Wheel AHC will
begin operating and the vehicle height wi ll automatically change to the selected
mode. ●
When the suspension fluid is around -22°F (-30°C), the vehicle height may not
be able to be raised, even if the 4-Wheel AHC is operating. In this case, pull the
height select switch to “ ” then push to “ ” after driving for a short time longer
to select the desired vehicle height.■
Parking and stopping tips ●
If you immediately stop the engine after off-road driving, the vehicle height may
gradually lower. When parking, make su re there is nothing under the vehicle
that may come in contact with the underbody. The vehicle will return to the set
height when the engine is started. ●
The vehicle height may change as the temperature changes when the engine is
stopped. The vehicle will return to the set height when the engine is started.
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LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■
Propeller shaft noise
If the vehicle height is adjusted on a slope, or with the shift lever in a position other
than “P” or “N” while the vehicle is stopped, you may hear a sound caused by the
expansion and contraction of the propeller shaft. This does no t indicate a malfunc-
tion. ■
4-Wheel AHC failure warning
If a malfunction occurs in the 4-Wheel AHC, normal mode is automatically
selected. However, the system may not sw itch to normal mode depending on the
location of the malfunction.
The warning message is displayed on th e multi-information display, and the 4-
Wheel AHC cannot be activated until the malfunction is corrected.
Stop the engine and start it again. If th e warning message turns off, the system is
operating correctly. If the warning messag e continues to be displayed, have the
vehicle checked at your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
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LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension system) ■
Driving mode ●
Mode is suitable for ordinary driving. ●
Mode is suitable for heavy load or driving on a unpaved road. ●
With the four-wheel drive control switch at “L4”, the damping effect suitable for
off-road driving will be provided.AVS controls the suspension according to the road and driving conditions.
Selecting an optimum driving mode assists good riding comfort and stabil-
ity.
For driving on a bumpy road
For ordinary driving such as
in the city traffic
For sporty type driving such
as on winding mountain
roads and high speed driving