2015 LEXUS LX570 Owners Manual

3372-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(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.

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(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

3392-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■ Turn Assist function
This function assists cornering performance in accordance with
steering operation when driving th rough a tight corner. It maintains
vehicle speed while driving an d reduces the number of turns
needed to navigate a corner that re quires turning the wheel in the
opposite direction.
Press the Turn Assist switch
while Crawl Control is operat-
ing. Turn Assist indicator will come
on.
To turn the system off, press the
switch again.

3402-4. Using other driving systems
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) When the system is turned off
Crawl Control
Press the ON/OFF switch while Crawl Control is operating. If the
switch is turned off, th e slip indicator and the Turn Assist indicator will
go off (if the Turn Assist function is in use), the Crawl Control indicator
will flash until the system has turn ed off completel y, and a message
stating that Crawl Control has been turned off will be displayed on the
multi-information displa y for several seconds.
When turning off Crawl Control while driving, st op the vehicle before
the Crawl Control indicator turns off, or drive extremely carefully.
Turn Assist function
Press the Turn Assist switch while the Turn Assist function is operating.
When the switch is pressed, the Turn Assist indicator will go off, and a
message stating that the Turn Assist function has been turned off will
be displayed on the multi-information display for several seconds.

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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
The Crawl Control and Turn Assist function can be operated when
Crawl Control ●
The engine is running. ●
The shift lever is in any gear other than “P” or “N”. ●
The four-wheel drive control switch is in “L4”. ●
The driver’s door is closed.
Turn Assist function ●
Crawl Control is operating. ●
The center differential is not locked. ●
The accelerator and brake are not being operated. ●
The shift lever is in any gear other than “P”, “R” or “N”. ●
The steering wheel is turned very far.■
Automatic system cancelation
Crawl Control
In the following situations, the buzzer will sound intermittently and Crawl Control
will be canceled automatically. In this ev ent, the Crawl Control indicator will flash
and then go off, the Turn Assist indicator will go off (if the Turn Assist function is in
use), and a message stating that Crawl Control has been turned off will be dis-
played on the multi-information display for several seconds. ●
When the shift lever is moved to “P” or “N”. ●
When the four-wheel drive control switch is in “H4”. ●
When the driver’s door is opened.
Turn Assist function
When the center differential is locked, the buzzer will sound intermittently and the
Turn Assist function will be canceled au tomatically. In this event, the Turn Assist
indicator will go off, and a message statin g that the Turn Assi st function has been
turned off will be displayed on the multi-information display for several seconds.

3422-4. Using other driving systems
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
Function limitations
Crawl Control ●
In the following situations, brake control can be used to drive downhill at a con-
stant speed. However, engine control is not available when driving uphill at a
constant speed.
• When switched to second start mode. ●
In the following situation, engine contro l and brake control will stop temporarily.
In this event, the Crawl Control indicator will flash.
• When the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 15 mph (25 km/h).
Turn Assist function
In the following situations, the Turn Assist function will stop temporarily. In this
event, the Turn Assist indicator will flash. ●
When the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 6 mph (10 km/h). ●
When the shift lever is moved to “R”.■
When the Crawl Control system is operated continuously ●
If Crawl Control is used continuously for a long time, the buzzer will sound, a
malfunction notification will be displaye d on the multi-information display, the
Crawl Control indicator will go off, and Crawl Control will be temporarily inop-
erable as a result of the brake system overheating. In this event, stop the vehicle
immediately in a safe place, and allow th e brake system to cool down sufficiently
until the “TRAC OFF” on the multi-information display goes off. (In the mean-
time, normal driving is possible.) ●
If Crawl Control is used continuously for a long time, the buzzer will sound, the
system will be temporarily canceled, and a malfunction notification will be dis-
played on the multi-informat ion display as a result of the automatic transmission
system overheating. Stop the vehicle in a safe place until the display goes off.

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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
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.

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Multi-terrain Select Multi-terrain Select is a system that as sists drivability in off-road situations.
Select a mode that most clos ely matches the type of terrain on
which you are driving from among 5 modes.
Brake control can be optimized in accordance with the selected
mode.
Multi-terrain Select mode
select switch
Multi-information display
Displays status information
including operating status
and road type selection.
Multi-terrain Select indicator