2015 Lexus GX460 Instrument cluster / LEXUS 2015 GX460 OWNERS MANUAL (OM60L72U)

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■The Multi-terrain Select can be operated when
The 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-inform ation display stating that these functions
cannot be switched using the VSC OFF swit ch 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.
Guidance DisplayVehicle StatusProcedure
SHIFT TO L4LOOSE 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 com-
pletely and shift the
shift lever into N
ACCELER ATE OR
DECELERATE
The center differential lock/unlock
switch is pressed when Multi-terrain
Select is operating, but the center dif-
ferential 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 EThe VSC, EFI, 4WD and/or Multi-ter-
rain Select system may be malfunc-
tioningContact your Lexus
dealer

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■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 mo de 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 amou nt 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. 3 3 6 )
●Center differential lock ( P. 3 3 7 )
■When the TRAC or Active TRAC operates continuously
P. 3 4 8
■When the four-wheel drive control switch is in L4 position
If the Multi-terrain Select system is not op erating and the four-wheel drive control switch
is in L4, “TRAC OFF” will be shown on the multi-information display.
■When there is a malfunction in the system
The slip indicator light will come on. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
CAUTION
■When using the Multi-terrain Select
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in death or
serious injuries:
●There is a chance that the se lected mode may not be the most appropriate in terms of
road conditions such as pitch, slipperiness, undulation, etc. ( P. 3 0 2 )
●Multi-terrain Select is not intended to expa nd the limits of the vehicle. Check the road
conditions thoroughly beforehand, and drive safely and carefully.
NOTICE
■Precaution for use
The Multi-terrain Select is intended for use during off-road driving. Do not use the sys-
tem at any other time.

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Multi-terrain Monitor
●By pressing the Multi-terrain Monitor switch, the display can be shown, or the
display image can be changed between the front screen, wide view front &
side monitor screen, side-front simult
aneous display monitor screen, side-
rear simultaneous display monitor screen or rear screen. (The screens that
can be selected differ depending on th e shift position and the transfer mode.)
●By referring to the guidelines shown on the front monitor screen, you can
decide a driving line while assessing th e distance to obstacles ahead of the
vehicle and confirm the projected path, and by using the wide view front &
side monitors, the side-front simultaneous display monitor and the side-rear
simultaneous display monitor to identify ob jects in the vicinity or course of the
tires, you can drive while preventing the vehicle from becoming stuck unex-
pectedly.
Multi-terrain Monitor switch
Multimedia screen (if equipped)
or navigation system screen (if
equipped)
: If equipped
The Multi-terrain Monitor displays the vehicle surroundings when driving at
low speeds, thus assisting off-road driving and helping the driver to check the
vehicle surroundings.
Display of the Multi-terrain Monitor
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■Switching the image
●When the shift lever is in D, S or N
Normal display mode: Press the Multi-terrai
n Monitor switch to display the screen.
Automatic display mode: The screen is displayed automatically.
The screen will switch each time the Multi-terrain Monitor switch is pressed. (The
switching screen differs in accord ance with the transfer range.)
●When the shift lever is in R
If the shift lever is shifted to R, the rear monitor (Lexus parking assist monitor) will
be displayed, and the screen will switch every time the Multi-terrain Monitor
switch is pressed.
Using the Multi-terrain Monitor
Four-wheel drive
control switch positionDisplay
H4
L4
Wide view front & side monitor display
Side-front simultaneous display monitor
Side-rear simultaneous display monitor
Front monitor
Side-front simultaneous display monitor
Side-rear simultaneous display monitor
Rear monitor (Lexus parking assist monitor)
Side-front simultaneous display monitor
Side-rear simultaneous display monitor

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■Automatic display mode
In this mode, the screen is switched automatically in response to vehicle speed
and shift lever operation, in addition to screen switching by operating the
Multi-terrain Monitor switch.
Select “AUTO” on the front or wide
view front & side monitor screen.
The “AUTO” indicator will come on.
Select “AUTO” again to return to
normal display mode.

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Front monitor*
Side-front simultaneous display
monitor
*
Side-rear simultaneous display mon-
itor
*
Rear monitor
*: Range of wide view front & side monitor
display (The monitor for side displays
passenger’s side only.)
The illustration shown here is an example. As such, the actual visible area may be
different. See P. 320 for information about the visual range of each camera.
Range covered by each camera
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■Front monitor
The image from the front camera is
displayed. Use this monitor to help
check the area in front of the vehicle
for safety. Guidelines are shown to
help determine the course.
■Wide view front & side monitor display
Images from the front and the sides
of the vehicle are displayed.
This display is used to verify the situa-
tion at crossings with poor visibility,
and to assist with safety confirmation
when turning right.
Guidelines can also be displayed as a
steering guide when turning right.
Display

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■Side-front simultaneous display monitor
The image from both side cameras is
displayed. Use this monitor to help
check the area on both sides of the
vehicle at the same time, and to
check for objects near the tires or
the sides of the vehicle. Guidelines
showing an image of the vehicle
width and the position of the front
tires are displayed.
■Side-rear simultaneous display monitor
The image from both side cameras is
displayed. Use this monitor to help
check the area on both sides of the
vehicle at the same time, and to
check for objects near the tires or
the sides of the vehicle. Guidelines
showing an image of the vehicle
width and the position of the rear
tires are displayed.
■Rear monitor (Lexus parking assist monitor)
The image from the rear camera is
displayed. (
P. 2 5 7 )