Center Differential Lock/Unlock Switch; Shifting Between H4 And L4 - Lexus LX 570 2016 Service Manual

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4-5. Using the driving support systems

Center differential lock/unlock switch

Lock the center differential when your
vehicle' s wheels get stuck in a ditch or
when driving on a slippery or bumpy
surface.
The center differential lock indicator will
come on.
Unlock the center differential after the
wheels have been freed, or after moving
to a flat, non-slippery surface.
To unlock the center differential, push the switch again.

Shifting between H4 and L4

Shifting from H4 to L4
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Stop the vehicle completely with brake pedal held down.
1
Shift the shift lever to N.
2
Push and shift the four-wheel drive control switch to L4.
3
Maintain this condition until the low speed four-wheel drive indicator turns on.
Shifting from L4 to H4
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Stop the vehicle completely with brake pedal held down.
1
Shift the shift lever to N.
2
Push and shift the four-wheel drive control switch to H4.
3
Maintain this condition until the low speed four-wheel drive indicator turns off.
The four-wheel drive control switch can be operated when
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The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
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The shift lever is in the N position.
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The vehicle is stopped completely.
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The low speed four-wheel drive indicator light
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The indicator light blinks while shifting between H4 and L4.
Advice for driving on slippery roads
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If you shift the four-wheel drive control switch to L4 and the shift lever to the 2 range of
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S or D (vehicles with paddle shift switches) while driving in steep off-road areas, the
output of the brake can be controlled effectively by the Active TRAC, which assists the
driver to control the driving power of 4 wheels.
Use the 1 range of S or D (vehicles with paddle shift switches) for maximum power and
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traction when your wheels get stuck or when driving down a steep incline.
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