Rear Height Control Air Suspension; Vehicle Height Modes - Lexus GX470 2004 Owner's Manual

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REAR HEIGHT CONTROL AIR

This rear height control air suspension controls the

vehicle height depending on the vehicle driving condition.

Select your desired height among the "HI" (high), "N"

(normal) and "LO" (low) modes with the height select

(a) Vehicle height modes

"N" (normal) mode: The vehicle height in this mode is

standard. Regardless of the number of occupants or the

luggage loading condition, the vehicle height is always

automatically adjusted to a fixed height in any mode while the

engine is running.

This mode is suitable for ordinary driving.

STARTING AND DRIVING

"HI" (high) mode: The vehicle height is about 40 mm (1.6 in.)

higher at the rear than the "N" mode height.

This mode is suitable when driving on the bumpy roads and

through water.

However, when the vehicle speed exceeds about 30 km/h (19

mph) or over in the "HI" mode, the "N" mode is automatically

The "HI" mode should be used for severe off-road

driving condition only. As the vehicle's center of gravity

is higher in this setting, the vehicle may become

unstable when turning abruptly resulting in accident.

"LO" (low) mode: The vehicle height is about 20 mm (0.8 in.)

lower at the rear than the "N" mode height.

This mode allows you easy access to the vehicle (getting in and

out) and easy loading and unloading operation.

This mode is available when the vehicle speed is under about

12 km/h (7 mph).