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When the Crawl Control is turned off
A mode which matches the road condi-
tions can be selected from among the
following 5 modes.
: MUD & SAND mode
Suitable for muddy roads, sandy roads,
snow-covered roads, dirt trails and
other slippery or dirty conditions. The
MUD&SAND mode indicator illumi-
nates on the multi-information display.
: LOOSE & ROCK mode
Suitable for slippery conditions consisting of mixtures of earth and loose rock. The
LOOSE & ROCK mode indicator illuminate s on the multi-information display.
: MOGUL mode
Suitable for very bumpy road conditions, such as mogul roads. MOGUL mode indi-
cator illuminates on the multi-information display.
: ROCK & DIRT mode
Suitable for very bumpy road conditions , such as mogul or rocky roads. ROCK
&DIRT mode indicator illuminates on the multi-information display.
: ROCK mode
Suitable for rocky roads. ROCK mode indi cator illuminates on the multi-information
display.
When the Crawl Control is turned on
: MTS AUTO mode
The most suitable mode is automatically selected according to the selected Crawl
Control mode. MTS AUTO indicator illumina tes on the multi-information display.
Selectable modes
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When all of the following conditions are
satisfied, the Multi-terrain Select indica-
tor will come on, the mode select screen will be displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display, and Multi-terr ain Select control will begin.
●The four-wheel drive control switch is in “L4”.
●Both Active TRAC and VSC are not off.
Operate the Multi-terrain Select mode
selector switch du ring Multi-terrain
Select control to select a mode.
Once the mode is confirmed, the mode
name will be displayed and the control
will switch.
■Automatic system cancelation
In the following situations, the Multi-terrain Select indicator will go off, and Multi-terrain
Select will be canceled automatically.
●When the four-wheel drive control switch is in H4.
●When Active TRAC and VSC are off.
■When it is difficult to generate traction
MUD & SAND mode provides the largest amou nt of tire slippage, followed by LOOSE
ROCK, MOGUL, ROCK & DIRT 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 func tions, refer to the following pages.
●Four-wheel drive system (P. 344)
●Center differential lock ( P. 345)
■When the brake system operates continuously
The brake system may overheat. In this case, a buzzer will sound, the TRAC OFF indica-
tor will flash, and Multi-terrain Select will be temporarily inoperable. In this event, stop
the vehicle immediately in a safe place, and allow the brake system to cool down suffi-
ciently. (There is no problem wi th continuing normal driving.)
After a short time, the TRAC OFF indicator will go off, and you will be able to use Multi-
terrain Select.
Multi-terrain Select control starting conditions
Switching modes

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■When there is a malfunction in the system
The slip indicator light will come on. Have the vehicle in spected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
WARNING
■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 se lected mode may not be the most appropriate in terms of
road conditions such as pitch, slipperiness, undulation, etc. (P. 289)
●Multi-terrain Select is not intended to expa nd 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
The following screens can be select
ed according to driving conditions.
• Screens that can be selected vary depend ing on conditions such as shift posi-
tion and vehicle speed. ( P. 298)
• Depending on the displayed screen, the display can be switched from normal to wide view display.
: If equipped
The Multi-terrain Monitor helps the driver to check the vehicle surroundings.
It assists in determining the conditions around the driver in a variety of situa-
tions, such as when judging conditions during off-road driving or checking for
obstacles when parking.
WARNING
■When using the Multi-terrain Monitor system
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in death or
serious injuries.
●Never rely solely on the Multi-terrain Monitor. As with unequipped vehicles, drive
carefully while directly confirming the safety of your surroundings and the area to the
rear of the vehicle. Take particular care to avoid parked cars and other obstacles.
●Due to the characteristics of the camera lens, the actual position and distance of peo-
ple and other obstacles will differ from those shown on the Multi-terrain Monitor
screen. Directly confirm the safety of your surroundings before driving.
●Do not drive while only looking at the scre en. When driving, make sure to directly
confirm the safety of your surroundings, su ch as by visually checking the area and
using the vehicle’s mirrors.
●In low temperatures, the screen may darken or the images may become faint.
Images of moving objects in particular may distort or disappear from the screen.
Therefore, make sure to drive carefully while directly visually confirming the safety of
your surroundings.
Multi-terrain Monitor screens

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■Screens when the four-wheel drive control switch is in L4
●When checking the area to the front and sides of the vehicle
●When checking the condition of the road surface under the vehicle
Front view & dual side viewFront view & dual side view (front
magnified)
 P. 301 P. 301
Under vehicle terrain view & dual
side viewUnder vehicle terrain view & dual
side view (front magnified)
 P. 305 P. 305

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●When checking the area to the rear of the vehicle
■Screens when the four-wheel drive control switch is in H4
●When checking the area to the front of the vehicle (panoramic view & wide
front view)

P. 309
●When checking the area to the sides of the vehicle (side views)
P. 311
Rear view & dual side viewWide rear view
 P. 307 P. 307

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●When checking the area to the rear of the vehicle
●When checking the area to the sides, front and rear of the vehicle (with out-
side rear view mirrors retracted)
Panoramic view & rear viewWide rear view
 P. 314 P. 314
Wide front view & side viewRear view & side view
 P. 320 P. 320
Side views
 P. 320

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■Displaying the Multi-terrain Monitor screen
The Multi-terrain Monitor screen will be
displayed when the VIEW switch is
pressed while the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
When the vehicle speed exceeds a certain value for a specific amount of time, the
display returns to the navigation or information display screen.
The amount of time that the Multi-terrain Monitor is displayed differs depending
on conditions such as the vehicle speed. ( P. 301)
VIEW switch
Display
Using the Multi-terrain Monitor screen
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