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4-5. Using the driving support systems
● Unlock the differential as soon as the
vehicle moves out.
■ Unlocking the front differential
If the front differential lock indicator still
flashes even after unlocking the front differ-
ential, check the safety of the surrounding
area and slightly turn the steering wheel in
either direction while the vehicle is in
motion.
■ Automatic unlocking feature
The front differential will also unlock if you
turn the four-wheel drive control switch to
“H4” or unlock the center differential.
■ After unlocking the front differential
Check that the indicators go off.
■ The front differential lock indicator and
indicator in the differential lock/unlock
display
● The indicators blink while lock-
ing/unlocking the front differential.
● If the indicators continue to blink when
you operate the front differential lock
switch, check the safety of the surround-
ing area and turn the steering wheel in
either direction while the vehicle is in
motion.
If the indicators continue to blink even if
doing so, have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
There may be a trouble in the four-wheel
drive system.
■ Locking the front differential
The following systems do not operate when
the front differential is locked.
● Multi Terrain ABS
● Brake assist system
● VSC
● Downhill assist control system
● Turn Assist function
● Active TRAC
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*
: When the front and rear differentials are
locked
■ When using the front differential lock
system
Failure to observe the following precau-
tions may result in an accident.
● Do not lock the front differential in the
conditions other than above.
● Do not lock the front differential until
the wheels have stopped spinning.
● Do not drive over 5 mph (8 km/h)
when the differential is locked.
● After using the front differential lock
system, turn the switch off immediately
and do not keep driving with the front
differential locked.
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