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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 4 2 )
●Center differential lock ( →P. 3 4 3 )
■When the TRAC or Active TRAC operates continuously
→P. 3 5 4
■When the four-wheel drive cont rol 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 selected mode may not be the most appropriate in terms of
road conditions such as pitch, slipperiness, undulation, etc. ( →P. 3 0 8 )
●Multi-terrain Select is not intended to expand 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 sw
itch, the display can be shown, or the
display image can be changed between the front screen, wide view front &
side monitor screen, side-front simultaneous display monitor screen, side-
rear simultaneous display monitor screen or rear screen. (The screens that
can be selected differ depending on the 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 the 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 objects 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 driv ing and helping the driver to check the
vehicle surroundings.
Display of the Multi-terrain 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
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. 263)
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■Front monitorVe h i c l e i c o n
Displays the image being shown by
the front monitor.
Tr a j e c t o r y l i n e* (outside)
Indicates the outer path of the tire.
Tr a j e c t o r y l i n e* (inside)
Indicates the inner path of the tire.
Distance guideline (yellow)
Shows the position about 3.3 ft. (1 m) away from the front edge of the vehicle.
Distance guideline (red)
Shows the position about 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) away from the front edge of the vehicle.
Automatic display mode
Switches the projected course mode
*: The trajectory lines move according to the steering wheel position.
Using the monitor
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■Wide view front & side monitor display
Projected course line switching
button
*
The course line display mode will
change as follows each time the
switch is selected.
Ve h i c l e i c o n
Displays the image being shown by
the front monitor.
Front wheel contact point
Shows the position of the vehicle’s front tire.
Vehicle front edge line
Shows the position of the vehicle’s leading edge.
Projected course line* (yellow)
Displays a rough guide of the vehicle path that moves according to the steering
wheel position. Displayed along with the minimum projected turning circle.
Minimum projected turning circle* (blue)
Displays the smallest turning circle projected by the system if the steering wheel is
turned to full lock. Displayed when the steering wheel is turned to the right (further
than 90 ° from straight ahead).
Rear wheel contact point
Shows the position of the vehicle’s rear tire.
Vehicle width line (blue)
Indicates the width of the vehicle including the outside rear view mirror.
Automatic display mode*
Switches the projected course mode
*: When the shift lever is in R, it will not be displayed.
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■Side-front simultaneous display monitorVe h i c l e i c o n
Displays the image being shown by
the side-front simultaneous display
monitor.
Vehicle front edge line
Shows the position of the vehicle’s
front edge.
Vehicle width line
Indicates the width of the vehicle
including the outside rear view mir-
ror.
Front wheel contact point
Shows the position of the vehicle’s front tire.
■Side-rear simultaneous display monitorVe h i c l e i c o n
Displays the image being shown by
the side-rear simultaneous display
monitor.
Rear wheel contact point
Shows the position of the vehicle’s
rear tire.
Vehicle width line
Indicates the width of the vehicle
including the outside rear view mir-
ror.
Vehicle rear edge line
Shows the position of the vehicle’s rear edge.
■Rear monitor (Lexus parking assist monitor)
→P. 2 6 3
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