2015 LEXUS LX570 Owners Manual

3292-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTION■
When switching the vehicle height mode
Before lowering the vehicle height, check that there are no people under or around
the vehicle, and check for obstacles.
If you do not do this, body parts may be caught in the vehicle, possibly leading to an
accident. ■
Using the high mode
The high mode should only be used wh en driving on rough roads, for example
when driving off-road. Beca use the vehicle’s center of gravity will become higher
when in the mode, the vehicle may become unstable when turning abruptly, result-
ing in an accident. ■
When jacking up the vehicle or installing tire chains
Turn off the height control and stop the engine, otherwise the vehicle height may
change due to the automatic leveling func tion and you may catch part of your body
in the vehicle, resulting in an accident. ■
When crossing rivers
Select the high mode and turn off the height control. Drive at 18 mph (30 km/h) or
lower. Otherwise the vehicle height may change due to the automatic leveling
function, resulting in an accident. ■
If your vehicle must be towed
Put the vehicle height in the normal mode and turn off the height control, otherwise
the vehicle height may change due to th e automatic leveling function and you may
catch part of your body in the ve hicle, resulting in an accident.■
If your vehicle becomes stuck in a ditch
Turn off the height control, otherwise the vehicle height may change due to the
automatic leveling function, resulting in an accident.■
When loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier
Do not switch to high mode. Sudden steeri ng could cause the vehicle to lose stabil-
ity due to the vehicle’s higher center of gravity, possibly leading to an accident.

3302-4. Using other driving systems
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.

3312-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(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

3322-4. Using other driving systems
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(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,

3332-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
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

3342-4. Using other driving systems
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
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.

3352-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
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.

3362-4. Using other driving systems
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTION■
While driving
Never move the four-wheel drive control switch if the wheels have lost traction.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting 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 shifted completely. The transfer mode disengages
both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and al lows the vehicle to
move regardless of the shift position. (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 se riously injured. You must complete the shifting of the
transfer mode. (  P. 332)
NOTICE■
To prevent damage to the center differential ●
For normal driving on dry an d hard surface roads, unlock the center differential.●
Unlock the center differential after the wh eels 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 spinning freely off the ground.