2014 LEXUS LX570 Owners Manual

3292-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
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

3302-4. Using other driving systems
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Four-wheel drive system Use the four-wheel drive control switch and center differential lock/unlock
switch to select the following transfer and center differential modes.
■ Four-wheel drive control switch
“H4” (high speed position) Normal driving on all types of
roads.
“L4” (low speed position) Driving requiring maximum
power and traction such as
climbing or descending steep
hills, off-road driving, and hard
pulling in sand or mud, etc.
■ 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. Unlock the center differential
after the wheels have been
freed, or after moving to a flat,
non-slippery surface.

3312-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Shifting between “H4” and “L4”
■ Shifting from “H4” to “L4”
Stop the vehicle completely.
Shift the shift lever to “N”.
Push and shift the four-wheel drive control switch to “L4”. Maintain this condition until the low speed four-wheel drive indicator
light turns on.
■ Shifting from “L4” to “H4”
Stop the vehicle completely.
Shift the shift lever to “N”.
Shift the four-wheel drive control switch to “H4”. Maintain this condition until the low speed four-wheel drive indicator
light turns off.■
The four-wheel drive control switch can be operated when ●
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ●
The shift lever is in the “N” position. ●
The vehicle is stopped completely.■
The low speed four-wheel drive indicator light
The indicator light blinks while shifting between “H4” and “L4”. STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

3322-4. Using other driving systems
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■
Advice for driving on slippery roads ●
If you shift the four-wheel drive control sw itch to “L4” and the shift lever to the
“2” range of “S” or “D” (vehicles with paddle shift switches) while driving in
steep off-road areas, the output of the brake can be controlled effectively by the
Active TRAC, which assists the driver to control the driving power of 4 wheels. ●
Use the “1” range of “S” or “D” (vehicles with paddle shift switches) of the shift
lever for maximum power and traction when your wheels get stuck or when
driving down a steep incline.■
The center differential lock indicator light
The indicator light blinks while locking/unlocking the center differential. ■
The center differential lock/unlock switch can be operated when ●
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ●
The vehicle speed is less than 60 mph (100 km/h).■
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 lights 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. ●
If the center differential lock/unlock is not completed within 5 seconds while the
cruise control system is on, ca ncel the cruise control system.

3332-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■
If the low speed four-wheel drive indicator light or the center differential lock
indicator light blinks ●
If the low speed four-wheel drive indicator light continues to blink when using
the four-wheel drive control switch, stop the vehicle completely, move the shift
lever to “N” and operate the switch again. ●
If the shift lever is moved before the low speed four-wheel drive indicator turns
on/off, the transfer mode may not be shifted completely. The transfer mode dis-
engages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and allows the
vehicle to move regardless of the shift po sition. (At this time, the indicator blinks
and the buzzer sounds.)
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in “P”.
You or someone else could be seriously injured. You must complete the shifting of
the transfer mode.
To complete the shifting, stop the vehicle completely, return the shift lever to “N”,
and confirm that the shift was completed (the indicator turns on/off). ●
If the engine coolant temperature is too low, the four-wheel drive control system
may not be able to shift. When the engine is warmer operate the switch again.
If the low speed four-wheel drive indicator light or the center differential lock indi-
cator light continues to blink even after attempting the above, there may be a mal-
function in the engine, the brake system or the four-wheel drive system. In this case,
you may not be able to shif t between “H4” and “L4”, and the center differential lock
may not be operable. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

3342-4. Using other driving systems
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) CAUTION■
While driving
Never move the four-wheel drive control switch if the wheels have lost traction.
Doing so may cause an accident resu lting in death or serious injury.■
When the vehicle is parked
If the shift lever is moved before the low speed four-wheel drive indicator turns on/
off, the transfer mode may not be shifte d completely. The transfer mode disengages
both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and allows the vehicle to
move regardless of the shift position. (A t this time, the indicator blinks and the
buzzer sounds.)
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in “P”. You
or someone else could be se riously injured. You must complete the shifting of the
transfer mode. (  P. 3 3 0 )
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/u nlock switch when the vehicle is turning
or when its wheels are spinni ng freely off the ground.

3352-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Crawl Control (with Turn Assist function) Allows travel on extremely rough off-road surfaces at a fixed low speed
without pressing the accelerator or br ake pedal. Minimizes loss of traction
or vehicle slip when driving on slippery road surfaces, allowing for stable
driving.
■ Crawl Control switches
ON/OFF switch
Speed selection switch
Multi-information display The operating status and speed
select status of the Crawl Con-
trol are shown on the multi-
information display.
Indicators The Crawl Control indicator is
lit and the slip indicator flashes
when operating.

3362-4. Using other driving systems
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■ Speed modes
The following table shows some
typical terrains and the recom-
mended speed modes.
Mode Road condition
Lo Rock, mogul (downhill) and gravel
(downhill)
Lo-Med
Mogul (uphill)
Med
Snow, mud, gravel (uphill), sand, dirt,
mogul (uphill) and grassMed-Hi
Hi