2021 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER Owners Manual (in English)

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The following table shows some
typical terrains and the recom-
mended speed modes.
This function assists cornering performance in accordance with steer-
ing operation when driving through a tight corner. It maintains vehicle
speed while driving and reduces the number of turns needed to n avi-
gate a corner that requires turnin g the wheel in the opposite direction.
Press the Turn Assist switch while
Crawl Control is operating.
Turn Assist indicator will come on.
To turn the system off, press the
switch again.
Speed modes
ModeRoad condition
LoRock, mogul (downhill) and gravel
(downhill)
Lo-MedMogul (uphill)Med
Snow, mud, gravel (uphill), sand,
dirt, mogul (uphill) and grassMed-Hi
Hi
Turn Assist function
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Crawl Control
Press the ON/OFF switch while Crawl Control is operating. If th e
switch is turned off, the slip indicator and the Turn Assist indicator will
go off (if the Turn Assist functi on is in use), the Crawl Control indicator
will flash until the system has turned off completely, and a me ssage
stating that Crawl Control has been turned off will be displayed on the
multi-information display for several seconds.
When turning off Crawl Control while driving, stop the vehicle before
the Crawl Control indi cator turns off, or drive extremely caref ully.
Turn Assist function
Press the Turn Assist switch wh ile the Turn Assist function is operat-
ing. When the switch is pressed, the Turn Assist indicator will go off,
and a message stating that the Turn Assist function has been tu rned
off will be displayed on the multi-information display for seve ral sec-
onds.
■ 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.
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■Automatic system cancelation
Crawl Control
In the following situations, the buzzer will sound intermittently and Crawl Con-
trol will be canceled automatically. In this event, the Crawl C ontrol 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 h as been turned
off will be displayed on the multi-information display for seve ral 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 i ntermittently and
the Turn Assist function will be canceled automatically. In thi s event, the Turn
Assist indicator will go off, and a message stating that the Tu rn Assist function
has been turned off will be displayed on the multi-information display for sev-
eral seconds.
■ Function limitations
Crawl Control
● In the following situations, brake control can be used to drive downhill at a
constant speed. However, engine control is not available when d riving uphill
at a constant speed.
• When switched to second start mode.
● In the following situation, engine control and brake control wi ll stop tempo-
rarily. 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 (10km/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 buzz er will sound, a
malfunction notification will be displayed on the multi-informa tion display,
the Crawl Control indicator will go off, and Crawl Control will be temporarily
inoperable as a result of the brake system overheating. In this event, stop
the vehicle immediately in a safe place, and allow the brake sy stem to cool
down sufficiently until the TRAC OFF indicator goes off. (In th e meantime,
normal driving is possible.)
● If Crawl Control is used continuously for a long time, the buzz er will sound,
the system will be temporarily canceled, and a malfunction noti fication will
be displayed on the multi-information display as a result of th e automatic
transmission system overheating. Stop the vehicle in a safe pla ce until the
display goes off.

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■When depressing the accelerator pedal while the Crawl Control is oper-
ating
Multi-terrain Select operates in AUTO mode. ( P. 310)
■ Sounds and vibrations caused by the Crawl Control system
● A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engin e is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound do es not indicate
that a malfunction has occurred in Crawl Control system.
● Either of the following conditions may occur when the Crawl Con trol system
is operating. None of these are indicators that a malfunction h as 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. 530, 539)
WARNING
■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 condi-
tions, and drive safely.
■ These conditions may cause the sy stem not to operate properly
When driving on the following surfaces, the system may not be a ble 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 perfor mance when
driving off road. The function may be less effective on paved r oad surfaces.

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Multi-terrain Select
Multi-terrain Select mode select
switch
Multi-terrain Select indicator
Multi-terrain Select indicator
comes on when operating.
Multi-information display
Displays status information
including operating status and
road type selection.
Multi-terrain Select is a system that helps drivability in off- road
situations.
When the Crawl Control is turned off
Select a mode that most closely 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.
When the Crawl Control is turned on
A mode which matches the road c onditions is automatically selected
by depressing the accele rator pedal (AUTO mode).
Multi-terrain Select switch/indicators
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When the Crawl Control is turned
off, a mode which matches the
road conditions can be selected
from among the following 5
modes.
MUD & SAND
LOOSE ROCK
MOGUL
ROCK & DIRT
ROCK
When the Crawl Control is turned on, the most suitable mode is auto-
matically selected according to the Crawl C ontrol mode selected.
When all of the following conditions are satisfied, the Multi-t errain
Select indicator will come on, t he mode select screen will be d isplayed
on the multi-information display, and Multi-terrain Select cont rol will
begin.
● The four-wheel drive control switch is in “L4”.
● Both Active TRAC and VSC are not off.
Selectable modes
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2
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ModeRoad Conditions
MUD & SAND
Suitable for muddy roads, sandy roads, snow-cov-
ered roads, dirt trails and other slippery or dirty con-
ditions
LOOSE ROCKSuitable for slippery conditions consisting of mix-
tures of earth and loose rock
MOGULSuitable for very bumpy road conditions, such as
mogul roads
ROCK & DIRTSuitable for very bumpy road conditions, such as
mogul or rocky roads.
ROCKSuitable for rocky terrain
Multi-terrain Select cont rol starting conditions
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Operate the Multi-terrain Select
mode select switch during 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 amount of tire slippage, followed by
LOOSE ROCK, MOGUL, ROCK & DIRT and ROCK mode.
Drivability can be improved by selecting a mode which provides a smaller
amount of tire slippage than the current mode when the amount o f tire slip-
page is large, or conversely selecting a mode which provides a larger amount
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 foll owing pages.
● Four-wheel drive system ( P. 300)
● Center differential lock ( P. 301)
Switching modes

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■When the brake system o perates continuously
The brake system may overheat. In this case, a buzzer will soun d, the TRAC
OFF indicator will flash, and Multi-terrain Select will be temp orarily inopera-
ble. In this event, stop the vehicle immediately in a safe place, and allow the
brake system to cool down sufficiently. (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.
■ When there is a malfunction in the system
The slip indicator light will come on. Have the vehicle inspect ed by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
WARNING
■ When using the Multi-terrain Select
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that cou ld result in
death or serious injuries:
● There is a chance that the selected mode may not be the most ap propriate
in terms of road conditions such as pitch, slipperiness, undula tion, etc.
( P. 310)
● Multi-terrain Select is not intended to expand the limits of the vehicle.
Check the road conditions thoroughly beforehand, and drive safe ly and
carefully.
NOTICE
■ Precaution for use
The Multi-terrain Select is intended for use during off-road dr iving. Do not
use the system at any other time.