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Crawl Control∗
ON/OFF switch
Speed selection switch
On/off
The Crawl Control indicator is lit and
the slip indicator flashes when operat-
ing.
Also, the operating status and speed
select status of the Crawl Control are
shown on the multi-information display.
Higher
Lower
∗: If equipped
Allows travel on extremely rough off-ro
ad surfaces at a fixed low speed with-
out pressing the accelerator or brake pedal. Minimizes loss of traction or
vehicle slip when driving on slippery ro ad surfaces, helping for stable driving.
Crawl Control switch
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System operation
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●LO (low mode)
Effective when traveling on rocks, or descending a slope of mogul and rub-
ble.
*
●MED (medium mode)
Effective when ascend ing a slope of mogul.
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●HI (high mode)
Effective when ascending a slope of mo gul and rubble, or traveling on snow,
dirt, mud, sand, gravel, grass etc.
*
The position between low and medium modes and the position between medium
and high modes can also be selected.
*: Depending on the road surface, may not be the most effective.
■The Crawl Control can be operated when
●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.
■Automatic system cancelation
In the following situations, the system is canceled automatically:
At that time, the buzzer will sound, the slip indicator turns off, and the Crawl Control indi-
cator flashes.
A notification will be displa yed on the multi-information display for several seconds.
( → P. 528)
●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.
When turning off Crawl Control while travelin g, stop the vehicle before the Crawl Con-
trol indicator turns off, or drive extremely carefully.
■Function limit
●In the following situations, you will be able to use brake control to drive downhill at a
fixed low speed, but you will be unable to use engine control to drive uphill at a fixed low
speed.
• When the driving mode is set to second start mode.
• When the vehicle speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h).
●When the vehicle speed is higher than 15 mph (25 km/h), engine control and brake
control will stop temporarily. At that time, the Crawl Control indicator flashes.
Speed modes
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■When the Crawl Control system
is operated continuously
This may cause the brake actuator to overheat . In this case, the Crawl Control system will
stop operating, a buzzer will sound, the Crawl Control indicator will turn off after flashing
and the “TRAC OFF” will be show n on the multi-information display. In this case, quickly
stop the vehicle in a safe place and give the actuator adequate time to cool off. Refrain
from using the system until the message goes off. (The vehicle can be driven normally
during this time.)
■If the automatic transmission system overheats
The system will cease operation, a buzzer w ill sound and a warning message will be dis-
played to alert the driver. Stop the vehicle in a safe place until the warning message turns
off. ( →P. 533)
■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 soun d does not indicate that a malfunction has
occurred in Crawl Control system.
●Either of the following conditions may occu r when the Crawl Control system is operat-
ing. None of these are indicators that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard afte r the vehicle comes to a stop.
■If the slip indicator comes on...
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Cons ult your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
■When using Crawl Control
Do not rely solely on the Crawl Control. This function does not extend the vehicle’s
performance limitations. 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, the sy stem may not be able to maintain a fixed
low speed, which may re sult in an accident:
●Extremely steep inclines.
●Extremely uneven surfaces.
●Snow-covered roads, or other slippery surfaces.
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■Operating tips
The system will operate when the shift lever is in a position other than P, however to make
effective use of the system it is recommended that the shift lever be shifted to 2 or 1 range
of S mode.
■If the four-wheel drive
control switch is in H4
The system does not operate.
■When the downhill assist control system is operated continuously
This may cause the brake actuator to overheat. In this case, the downhill assist control
system will stop operating, a buzzer will sound and the downhill assist control system
indicator will start flashing, and the “TRAC OF F” will be shown on the multi-information
display. Refrain from using th e system until the downhill assi st control system indicator
stays on and the message goes of f. (The vehicle can be driven normally during this time.)
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the downhill assist 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 soun d does not indicate that a malfunction has
occurred in downhill assist control system.
●Either of the following conditions may occur when the do wnhill assist control system is
operating. None of these are indicators that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard afte r the vehicle comes to a stop.
■System malfunction
●The downhill assist control system indicator does not come on when the engine switch
is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
●The downhill assist control system indicator does not come on when the “DAC” switch
is pressed.
●The slip indicator comes on.
In the above cases, have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
■When using downhill assist control system
Do not rely overmuch on the downhill assist control system. This function does not
extend the vehicle’s performance limitations . Always thoroughly check the road condi-
tions, and drive safely.
■The system may not operate on the following surfaces, which may lead to an accident
causing death or serious injury
●Slippery surfaces such as wet or muddy roads
●Icy surface
●Unpaved roads
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If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, the TRAC or Active TRAC/VSC/
Trailer Sway Control systems may reduce power from the engine to the wheels.
You may need to turn the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in order to
free it.
■Turning off TRAC or Active TRAC system only
To turn the TRAC or Active TRAC
system off, quickly press and release
the switch.
The “TRAC OFF” will be shown on
the multi-information display.
Press the switch again to turn the sys-
tem back on.
■Turning off both TRAC or Active TR AC and VSC/Trailer Sway Control sys-
tems
To turn the TRAC or Active TRAC
and VSC/Trailer Sway Control sys-
tems off, press and hold the switch
for 3 seconds and more while the
vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will
come on and the “TRAC OFF” will
be shown on the multi-information
display.
Press the switch again to turn the sys-
tem back on.
■When the “TRAC OFF” is displayed on the multi-information display even if the VSC
OFF switch has not been pressed
TRAC/Active TRAC, hill-s tart assist control, downhill assist control and Crawl Control
cannot be operated. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Hill-start assist control operation conditions
●The shift lever is in D or S.
●The brake pedal is not depressed.
Disabling the TRAC or Active TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control sys-
tems
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■Sounds and vibrations caused by the AB
S/Multi Terrain ABS, brake assist, TRAC/
Active TRAC, VSC/Trailer Sway Control and hill-start assist control systems
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is started or just
after the vehicle begins to move. This soun d does not indicate that a malfunction has
occurred in any of these systems.
●Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are operating.
None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard afte r the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly afte r the ABS/Multi Terrain ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS/Multi Terrain ABS is acti-
vated.
■Reactivation of the TRAC or Active TR AC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control systems after
turning off the engine
Turning off the engine after turning off the TRAC or Active TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway
Control systems will automatically re-enabled them.
■Reactivation of the TRAC or Active TRAC system linked to vehicle speed
When only the TRAC or Active TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC or Active TRAC
system will turn on when vehi cle speed increases. However, when both TRAC or Active
TRAC and VSC/Trailer Sway Control systems ar e turned off, the systems will not turn on
even when vehicle speed increases.
■When the brake system operates continuously
The brake actuator may overheat . In this case, the TRAC or Active TRAC and hill-start
assist control systems will stop operating, a buzzer will sound and the “TRAC OFF” will
be shown on the multi-information display. Refrain from using the system until the mes-
sage goes off. (There is no proble m with continuing normal driving.)
■If the slip indicator comes on...
It may indicate a malfunction in the TRAC /Active TRAC, VSC/Trailer Sway Control or
hill-start assist control system. Consult your Lexus dealer.
■KDSS
Some difference of vehicle height between left and right side can appear. This does not
indicate a malfunction in the KDSS system. For more information, contact your Lexus
dealer.
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The Blind Spot Monitor on
/off screen and indicator
The Blind Spot Monitor system can be turned on/off on the multi-information display.
When the system is set to on, the indicator illuminates in the meter. The Blind Spot
Monitor function and the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function are turned on/off simulta-
neously.
Outside rear view mirror indicator
The Blind Spot Monitor function:
When a vehicle is detected in the blind sp ot, the outside rear view mirror indicator
comes on while the turn signal lever is not operated. If the turn signal lever is operated
toward the detected side, the outsid e rear view mirror indicator flashes.
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function:
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is detected, the
outside rear view mi rror indicators flash.
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer (T he Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
only)
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is detected, a
buzzer sounds from behind the rear seat.
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Display the Blind Spot Monitor on/off screen.Press the menu switch.
The multi-information display will
change modes to electronic fea-
tures control mode.
Press the “ENTER” switch
upwards or downwards until
“BSM” appears in the multi-infor-
mation display.
Press the “ENTER” switch to change
to “ON”.
“BSM” indicator will be displayed.
Each pressing of the switch turns the
Blind Spot Monitor on and off.
When on, the buzzer sounds to inform
the driver that the system is operational.
Press the menu switch to change to
the normal display.
Turning the Blind Spot Monitor system on
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