Lexus LX600 2021 - Downhill Assist Control System; System Operation

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
Select off, and then the display on the multi-
information display will disappear.
X When the MTS switch indicator is illumi-
nated
Press the MTS switch while the system is in
operation.
X When the MTS switch indicator is not illu-
minated
Press the MTS switch to turn the indicator
on.
Press the MTS switch again with the Multi-
terrain Select indicator illuminated.
Q When the vehicle is stuck
Switching the transfer and differential
For the operation of the following functions,
refer to the following pages.
O Four-wheel drive system (oP.416)
O Center differential lock (oP.417)
Q Driving in Multi-terrain Select
The following types of situations may occur,
but they are not malfunctions.
O Vibrations may be felt throughout the
vehicle or steering wheel.
O Operating noise may be heard from the
engine compartment.
Q When an inspection at your Lexus
dealer is necessary
In the following situations, the system may
be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer immedi-
ately.
O When the slip indicator light illuminates.
O When the indicator for each mode does
not illuminate on the multi-information
display even though Multi-terrain Select
is selected.
Press the DAC/CRAWL switch.
The downhill assist control system indica-
tor will come on and the system will oper-
ate.
When the system is in operation, the slip
indicator light will flash, and the stop
lights/high mounted stop lights will be lit. A
sound may also occur during the opera-
tion. This does not indicate a malfunction.
Downhill assist control sys-
tem
The downhill assist control system
helps to prevent excessive speed
on steep downhill slopes. The sys-
tem will operate when the vehicle is
traveling under 30 km/h (18 mph)
and transfer mode is in H4.
WARNING
Q When using downhill assist control
system
Do not rely overmuch on the downhill
assist control system. This function does
not extend the vehicle’s performance
limitations. Always thoroughly check the
road conditions, and drive safely.
System operation