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(g) Operation in cold weather
The active height control suspension
does not operate in cold weather when
the suspension fluid temperature drops
below –30_C (–22_F).
In this case, operating the height control
switch does not change the vehicle height.
The
vehicle
height
control
enters
ready mode and the selected height con-
trol indicator light blinks. The active height
control becomes operable if the engine is
warmed up with the suspension fluid tem-
perature being raised within normal operat-
ing limits. The vehicle changes to the se-
lected height when the
vehicle height
control is in the ready mode.
When the suspension fluid temperature is
around –30_C (–22_F), the vehicle height
cannot be raised even within the available
load capacity. After warming up the en-
gine, push the control switch on the "
side once and then on the "
select the desired vehicle height.
It takes longer to change the vehicle
height when the suspension fluid tem-
perature drops below –15_C (5_F).
(h) Parking and stopping tips
If you immediately stop the engine to park
the vehicle after off- road driving, the ve-
hicle height is lowered slightly as the ve-
hicle becomes cool. When parking, make
sure there is nothing that will be in con-
tact with the underbody of the vehicle.
When you start the engine, the vehicle
the
returns to the previous height.
If you park the vehicle for a long time,
the vehicle height may be gradually low-
ered. When parking for a long time, make
sure there is nothing that will be in con-
tact with the underbody of the vehicle.
When you start the engine, the vehicle
returns to the previous height.
If you stop the engine, the vehicle height
may
change
in
change in the temperature. When you
start the engine, the vehicle returns to the
previous height.
"
" side to
(i) Installing or removing heavy equip-
ment
If you install or remove heavy equipment
exceeding 15 kg (33 lb.), the front torsion
bar should be adjusted. Consult your To-
yota dealer.
(j) Active height control failure warning
If there is a problem somewhere in the
active height control suspension, the nor-
mal mode is automatically selected. If this
occurs, the height control "OFF" indicator
light blinks and the vehicle height control
cannot be activated until the malfunction
is corrected.
Stop the engine and start it again. If the
height control "OFF" indicator light goes
out, the active height control suspension
accordance
with
the
returns to normal. If the height control
"OFF" indicator blinks again, bring your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible and have it checked.
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