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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(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 sw itch 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 peo-
ple that the vehicle is lowering. Low mode Normal mode High mode
Under 7 mph (12 km/h) Yes Yes Yes
7 mph (12 km/h) to
18 mph (30 km/h) No Yes Yes
18 mph (30 km/h) or over No Yes No
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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) The indicator light stops blinking, and come s on continuously to indicate that the
shift is completed.
Easy access mode is available if the following conditions have been met:
● The vehicle height mode is in normal mode.
● The vehicle is stopped on a flat surface.
● The shift lever is in “P”.
● The side door and the back door are not opened from the vehicle stopped to
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to off.
The following method will cancel the ve hicle lowering operation and raise the
vehicle again:
● Press the height co ntrol OFF switch.
● Push the height select switch to “ ”.
Disabling the height control
When the height control OFF
switch is pressed with the vehicle
stopped. The height control “OFF” indicator
will appear on the multi-informa-
tion display, and the vehicle height
will be fixed in the current mode.
Push the switch again to turn the
system back on.
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Extra high mode
If the vehicle becomes stuck or the Craw l 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. (20 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.■
Turning off the height control ●
The system will rema in off until the height contro l OFF switch is pushed again,
even if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off. ●
Even if the system is turned off, the sy stem automatically modulated if the vehi-
cle speed exceeds following.
• 18 mph (30 km/h) with high or low mode
• 50 mph (80 km/h) with normal mode
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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) NOTICE■
When parking in areas with limited overhead height
After leaving the vehicle or unloading the luggage, the vehicle height may be
slightly higher than normal. Take care when overhead height is limited. ■
To avoid damage to the vehicle ●
Normal mode will be switched to automatically even if the vehicle is started off in
low mode. Take care when overhead height is limited. ●
Do not select the low mode when driving on bumpy roads, as the underbody of
the vehicle may contact the road surface. ●
When traveling on bumpy roads or throug h water, or when towing, turn off easy
access mode.■
Avoid rapid changes to the vehicle height
As the pump may overheat. Leave at a few seconds between selections when
changing the vehicle height mode.
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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(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 fo ur-wheel drive contro l 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
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Advice for driving on slippery roads ●
If you shift the four-wheel drive control switch 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 wh en your wheels get stuck or when
driving down a steep incline.■
The center differential lock indicator light
The indicator light blinks while lock ing/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, cancel the cruise control system.
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If the low speed four-wheel drive indicato r light or the center differential lock
indicator light blinks ●
If the low speed four-wheel drive indicat or 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 comple tely. 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 comp leted (the indicator turns on/off).●
If the engine coolant temperature is t oo low, the four-wheel drive control sys-
tem may not be able to shift. When the engine is warmer operate the switch
again.
If the low speed four-wheel drive indicator li ght or the center diff erential 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 shift between “H4” and “L4”, and the center differential lock
may not be operable. Have the vehicle in spected by your Lexus dealer immedi-
ately.
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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 indicate that
a malfunction has occurred in Crawl Control system. ●
Either of the following conditions may occur when the Crawl Control system is
operating. None of these are indicat ors 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. 827, 852)
CAUTION■
When using Crawl Control and Turn Assist function
Do not rely solely on the Crawl Control an d Turn Assist function. This function does
not extend the vehicle’s performance limi tations. Always thoroughly check the
road conditions, and drive safely. ■
These conditions may cause the system not to operate properly
When driving on the following surfaces, th e system may not be able to maintain 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.