Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Owner's Manual page 65

2-1. Off-road driving techniques
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When driving uphill through moguls
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Find a driving line that will allow you to keep at least 3 wheels (or 4
wheels) in contact with the ground.
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Crawl Control
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When driving uphill over rubble
As it is easy for the tires to become embedded, choose a higher gear and a
slightly faster speed than usual, and drive up the incline without stopping
while maintaining a constant speed.
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When driving uphill over rocky terrain
Set the four-wheel drive control switch to L4, shift the shift lever to 1 or 2
range of S mode (automatic transmission) or 1 or 2 (manual transmission)
and use the brake and accelerator pedals to proceed slowly and carefully
(Crawl Control
enhance driving comfort).
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If an incline cannot be climbed completely
On vehicles with downhill assist control
STEP 1 Stop the vehicle using the foot brake.
Shift the shift lever to R.
STEP 2
STEP 3 Allow downhill assist control to operate (→P. 138).
STEP 4 Reverse at a slow speed.
Use downhill assist control to control the vehicle speed. Keep the
vehicle straight and descend the incline while making sure to avoid
wheel lock.
STEP 5 When flat ground is reached, cancel downhill assist control.
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may help make driving more comfortable.
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can carry out these operations automatically, thus it may
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: If equipped