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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
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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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■Rear view & dual side view/wide rear view
Guide lines are displayed in a composite view on an image of the area to the
rear of the vehicle to use as a refere nce when deciding a course of movement
and assist the driver to check the safety of the area to the rear of the vehicle or
to park the vehicle.
●Screen description
The following 2 types of display mode can be selected according to condi-
tions.
Angle selection switch
Switches between rear view & dual side vi ew display and wide rear view display each
time the switch is selected.
Tilt meter/slip display
 P. 303
Projected course lines (yellow)
Indicate the estimated course of the vehicle according to steering operations.
1.5 ft. (0.5 m) distance guide line (red)
3 ft. (1 m) distance guide line (yellow)
8 ft. (2.5 m) distan ce guide line (yellow)
, and indicate the estimated distance from the rear end of the vehicle.
Vehicle width extension guide line (blue)
Indicates the estimated vehicle width including the outside rear view mirrors.
Front tire contact line (blue)
Rear tire contact line (blue)
Items and indicate estimated tire positions on the image.
Rear view & dual side view displayWide rear view display
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■Panoramic view & wide front view
The image looking down at the vehicle from above and the image from the
front camera are displayed si multaneously and assist the driver to check con-
ditions in front, and to the right and left, of the vehicle at intersections or T-
junctions with poor visibility.
●Screen description
The following 2 types of display mode can be selected according to condi-
tions.
Panoramic view
Displays an image looking down at the vehicle from above.
Wide front view
Displays an image of the area to the front of the vehicle.
Display area
Guide line display selection switch
 P. 310
Automatic display mode selection switch
P. 297
Front distance guide line (blue)
Indicates a distance approximately 3 ft. (1 m) from the front end of the vehicle.
Forward projected course lines
Automatically displayed when the steering wheel is turned 90  or more from the cen-
ter position.
Indicates the estimated course of the vehicle according to steering wheel operations.
Distance guide line display modeProjected course line display mode
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●Switching to automatic display mode

P. 297
●Switching guide line display modes
The mode switches and the switch disp
lay changes each time the guide line
display selection switch is selected.
■Panoramic view & wide front view
The screen can be displayed when the shift lever is in P, D or N.
Selected modeDistance guide line display
modeProjected course line display mode
Switch display
WARNING
■Guide lines
The tire position indicator lines and vehicl e position indicator lines may differ from
actual vehicle positions depending on the number of passengers, cargo weight, road
grade, road surface conditions, brightness of the surrounding environment, etc. Always
drive the vehicle while confirming the safety of your surroundings.

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■Side views
The image from the both side cameras is displayed and assists the driver to
check conditions on the sides of the vehicle or to confirm the safety of narrow
roads.
●Screen description
Side view (left front side)
Side view (right front side)
Display area
Vehicle width lines (blue)
Indicate the estimated vehicle
width including the outside rear
view mirrors.
Front distance guide line (red)
Indicates a distance approximately 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the front end of the vehi-
cle.
Front tire contact line (blue)
Indicates the estimated front tire position on the image.
Automatic display mode selection switch
P. 297
Intuitive parking assist*
When the intuitive parking assist is on, an icon will be displayed when an obsta-
cle is detected. (Refer to P. 270 for information about the intuitive parking
assist.)
*: If equipped
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■Panoramic view & rear view/wide rear view
• Panoramic view & rear view:
The image looking down at the vehicl e from above and the image from the
rear camera are displayed simultaneously and assist the driver to check the
safety of the area when parking.
• Wide rear view:
The image from the rear camera is displayed in a range of approximately
180 and assists the driver to check the safety of the area when backing up.
●Screen description
Guide line selection switch
 P. 310
Angle mode selection switch
Switches between the panoramic view & rear view and wide rear view display each
time the switch is selected.
Panoramic view & rear view
Rear view
Switches the screen to wide rear view display when you touch the display.
Wide rear view
Switches the screen to the panoramic & rear view display when the display is touched.
Panoramic view & rear viewWide rear view
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Rear height control air suspension
Height control OFF button
Height control switch
Operating the switch changes ve hicle rear height as follows:
Higher
Lower
Vehicle height can be adjusted only
when the engine is running.
The selected height mode will be
shown on the multi-information display.
The selected mode will flash while the
height mode is being changed.
: If equipped
The rear height control air suspension allows the driver to control vehicle rear
height in order to adjust driving condit ions. Select the desired height with the
height control switch.
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Selecting vehicle height
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