All-Wheel Drive Lock Switch (Awd Models) - Lexus NX300 Owner's Manual

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
All-wheel drive lock switch
(AWD models)
All-wheel drive lock mode can be
used when a large amount of drive
power needs to be applied to all the
wheels, such as when the vehicle
gets stuck in mud and you need to
free it.
Using All-wheel drive lock mode
Press the switch.
The torque of the engine is distributed to
the rear wheels to the maximum extent
possible in accordance with driving condi-
tions.
Pressing the switch again cancels all-wheel
drive lock mode and returns the Dynamic
Torque Control AWD system to normal
mode. (→P.238)
■ All-wheel drive lock mode can be oper-
ated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
■ Automatic release for the all-wheel
drive lock mode
All-wheel drive lock mode is canceled
●
when the brakes are applied to ensure
the ABS and VSC systems operate effec-
tively.
● All-wheel drive lock mode is canceled
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when the vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph
(40 km/h).