Lexus GX460 (2022 year). Manual in english - page 21

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Using under vehicle terrain view

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The images displayed were previously taken behind the current vehicle position.

Therefore, actual conditions may differ from those shown on the screen in the following

situations.
• When conditions changed such as when an object moved or entered the frame after

the image was taken.

• Loose material like sand or snow has crumbled or shifted

• An obstacle has moved

• There is a puddle, tract of mud, etc., within the display range

• The vehicle slips

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In the following situations, actual tire positions and vehicle position may differ from

those indicated by the tire position indicator lines and vehicle position indicator lines.
• Tires have been replaced

• Optional equipment has been installed

WARNING

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Guide lines

The displayed guide lines are composed with the image that was previously taken and

may differ from the actual state.
Always drive the vehicle while confirming your surroundings.

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If you notice any symptoms

If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the likely cause and the
solution, and re-check.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.

Likely cause

Solution

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The image is difficult to see

• The vehicle is in a dark area

• The temperature around the lens is

either high or low

• The outside temperature is low

• There are water droplets on the cam-

era

• It is raining or humid

• Foreign matter (mud etc.) is adhering to

the camera

• Sunlight or headlights are shining

directly into the camera

• The  vehicle  is  under fluorescent lights,

sodium lights, mercury lights, etc.

Drive while visually checking the vehicle’s

surroundings. (Use the Multi-terrain

Monitor again once conditions have been

improved.)

The procedure for adjusting the picture

quality of the Multi-terrain Monitor is

same as the procedure for adjusting the

navigation screen. Refer to the

“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S

MANUAL”.

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The image is blurry

Dirt or foreign matter (such as water

droplets, snow, mud, etc.) is adhering to

the camera

Flush the camera with a large quantity of

water and wipe the camera  lens  with  a

soft and wet cloth.

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The image is out of alignment

The camera or surrounding area has

received a strong impact

Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus

dealer.

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The guide lines are very far out of alignment

The camera position is out of alignment

Have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus

dealer.

• The vehicle is tilted (there is a heavy

load on the vehicle, tire pressure is low

due to a tire puncture, etc.)

• The vehicle is used on an incline

If this happens due to these causes, it

does not indicate a malfunction.

Drive while visually checking the vehicle’s

surroundings.

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The projected course lines move even though the steering wheel is straight (vehi-

cle width extension guide lines and projected course lines are not aligned)

There is a malfunction in the signals being

output by the steering sensor

Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus

dealer.



Guide lines are not displayed

The back door is open

Close the back door.

If this does not resolve the symptom, have

the vehicle inspected by your Lexus

dealer.

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“!” is displayed

• Battery has been reinstalled.

• The steering wheel has been moved

while the battery was being reinstalled.

• Battery power is low.

• The steering sensor has been rein-

stalled.

• There is a malfunction in the signals

being output by the steering sensor.

Turn the steering wheel fully to right and

left.

If this does not resolve the symptom, have

the vehicle inspected by your Lexus

dealer.



The panoramic view display cannot be magnified



The See-through view/Moving view cannot be displayed

The intuitive parking assist may be mal-

functioning or dirty.

Follow the correction procedures for mal-

functions of the intuitive parking assist.

Likely cause

Solution

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Product license

NOTICE

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How to use the camera

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The Multi-terrain Monitor system may not operate properly in the following cases.
• If the front or the rear of the vehicle or the outside rear view mirror has been hit,

the camera’s position and mounting angle may have changed. 

• As  the  camera  has  a  water  proof  construction,  do  not  detach,  disassemble  or

modify it. This may cause incorrect operation.

• When cleaning the camera lens, flush the camera with a large quantity of water

and wipe it with a soft and wet cloth. Strongly rubbing the camera lens may cause

the camera lens to be scratched and unable to transmit a clear image.

• Do not allow organic solvent, car wax, window cleaner or glass coat to adhere to

the camera. If this happens, wipe it off as soon as possible.

• If the temperature changes rapidly, such as when hot water is poured on the vehi-

cle in cold weather, the system may not operate normally.

• When washing the vehicle, do not apply intensive bursts of water to the camera or

camera area. Doing so may result in the camera malfunctioning.

• When the camera is used under fluorescent lights, sodium light or mercury light

etc., the lights and the illuminated areas may appear to flicker.

• The camera can be damaged by flying rocks and other debris.

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Do not expose the camera to strong impact as this could cause a malfunction. If this

happens, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.

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Rear height control air suspension

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Height control switch
Height control OFF switch

Operating the switch changes vehicle rear height as follows:

Higher
Lower

Vehicle height can be adjusted only
when the engine is running.
The selected height mode will be
shown on the multi-information display.
The selected mode will flash while the
height mode is being changed.

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: If equipped

The rear height control air suspension allows the driver to control vehicle rear
height in order to adjust driving conditions. Select the desired height with the
height control switch.

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Selecting vehicle height

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Height modes

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N mode (normal mode): For ordinary driving
Normal height

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HI mode (high mode): For driving on bumpy roads
1.6 in. (40 mm) higher than the normal rear height
HI mode cannot be selected when vehicle speed exceeds 18 mph (30
km/h).

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LO mode (low mode): For the ease of egress/ingress and loading luggage
0.8 in. (20 mm) lower than the normal rear height
LO mode cannot be selected when vehicle speed exceeds 7 mph (12 km/h).

When the height control OFF switch is
pressed with the vehicle stopped, the
vehicle height is fixed at the current
height.
This status is memorized in the system
even after the engine is stopped.
The height can be adjusted by pressing
the height control OFF switch again.

When vehicle speed exceeds 18 mph (30 km/h), the rear height control air suspen-

sion turns on automatically.

Disabling the height control

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When HI mode is selected

The vehicle height will change to N mode when driving at the speeds of 18 mph (30 km/h). 

Even if vehicle speed is then reduced to under 18 mph (30 km/h), height will not return to

HI mode.

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When LO mode is selected

The vehicle height will change to N mode when vehicle speed exceeds 7 mph (12 km/h). 

Even if vehicle speed is then reduced to under 7 mph (12 km/h), height will not return to

LO mode.

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Automatic leveling function

Regardless of the number of occupants and the luggage load, vehicle height in any mode

is always adjusted to a fixed height by the automatic leveling function.

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The rear height control air suspension will not operate in the following cases:

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The underbody of the vehicle is touching the surface of the road.

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The area around the suspension is covered with ice.

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Even if you hear an operating noise

This does not indicate a problem in the rear height control air suspension.

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Parking and stopping tips

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If you immediately stop the engine after off-road driving, or park the vehicle for a long

time, the vehicle height may gradually lower. When parking, make sure there is nothing

under the vehicle that may come in contact with the underbody. The vehicle will return

to the set height when the engine is started.

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The vehicle height may change as the temperature changes when the engine is

stopped. The vehicle will return to the set height when the engine is started.

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When lowering the vehicle

In order to prevent the vehicle height from rising as occupants leave the vehicle, lowering

control will occur for a short while after the engine has been stopped.

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The rear height control air suspension failure warning

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If a malfunction occurs in the rear height control air suspension, N mode is automati-

cally selected. However, the system may not switch to N mode depending on the loca-

tion of the malfunction.

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The “CHECK AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM”/“Check air suspension system” is dis-

played on the multi-information display, and the rear height control air suspension can-

not be activated until the malfunction is corrected.

Stop the engine and start it again. If the warning message turns off, the system is operat-

ing correctly. If the warning message continues to be displayed, have your vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.

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The rear height control air suspension must be turned off

Be sure to observe the following precautions. Otherwise, the automatic leveling func-

tion may cause vehicle height to change, and you may catch part of your body in the

vehicle, resulting in an accident:

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When jacking up the vehicle, installing tire chains or tying the vehicle with chains/

wires for transportation via flatbed truck, turn off the rear height control air suspen-

sion and stop the engine.

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When the vehicle must be towed or disconnecting a trailer, put the vehicle height in N

mode and turn off the rear height control air suspension.

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When the vehicle is stuck, turn off the rear height control air suspension.

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Selecting the correct height mode

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HI mode should only be used when driving on rough roads, for example when driving

off-road.

Because the vehicle’s center of gravity will become higher when in the mode, the

vehicle may become unstable when turning abruptly, resulting in an accident.

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Do not select HI mode when loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier. 

Because the vehicle’s center of gravity will become higher when in the mode, the

vehicle may become unstable when turning abruptly, resulting in an accident.

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Before lowering vehicle height, check that there is no one under the vehicle.

NOTICE

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Be careful in any place where overhead space is limited

The vehicle height will rise when a higher mode is selected or cargo is unloaded. This

may cause damage to the vehicle.

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Do not select LO mode when driving on bumpy roads

If the underbody of the vehicle touches a rugged road surface, the vehicle may be

damaged.

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Changing vehicle height

Do not change vehicle height frequently.

The compressor may overheat and stop operation.

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When on the extremely uneven roads with rocks

Sometimes the vehicle height is not adjusted because it is judged as uneven road driv-

ing.

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AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System)



Sport mode

For winding mountain road driving or

high speed driving.
When in Sport mode, the “SPORT” indi-

cator comes on in the multi-information

display.
While in sport mode, press the COMF

switch to change the driving mode to

normal mode.

Normal mode

For normal driving.
While in normal mode, press the

SPORT switch to change the driving

mode to sports mode.
While in normal mode, press the COMF switch to change the driving mode to com-

fort mode.

Comfort mode

When compared to normal mode, ride comfort is improved.
When in Comfort mode, the “COMFORT” indicator comes on in the multi-informa-

tion display.
While in comfort mode, press the SPORT switch to change the driving mode to nor-

mal mode.

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Driving mode

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Mode   is suitable for heavy load or driving on a unpaved road.

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With the four-wheel drive control switch at L4, the damping effect suitable for off-road

driving will be provided, regardless of the position of the AVS switch.

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: If equipped

The driving modes can be selected to suit driving condition.

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Four-wheel drive system

H4 (high speed position)

Normal driving on all types of roads.

L4 (low speed position)

Driving requiring maximum power and

traction such as climbing or descending

steep hills, off-road driving, and hard

pulling in sand or mud, etc.
The low speed four-wheel drive indica-

tor will come on.

Use the four-wheel drive control switch and center differential lock/unlock
switch to select the following transfer and center differential modes.

Four-wheel drive control switch

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Lock the center differential when your
vehicle’s wheels get stuck in a ditch or
when driving on a slippery or bumpy
surface.

The center differential lock indicator will

come on.
Unlock the center differential after the

wheels have been freed, or after moving

to a flat, non-slippery surface.
To unlock the center differential, push the switch again.

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Shifting from H4 to L4

Stop the vehicle completely with brake pedal held down.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Push and shift the four-wheel drive control switch to L4.

Maintain this condition until the low speed four-wheel drive indicator turns on.

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Shifting from L4 to H4

Stop the vehicle completely with brake pedal held down.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Push and shift the four-wheel drive control switch to H4.

Maintain this condition until the low speed four-wheel drive indicator turns off.

Center differential lock/unlock switch

Shifting between H4 and L4

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When the four-wheel drive control switch can be operated

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The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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The shift lever is in the N position.

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The vehicle is stopped completely.

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The low speed four-wheel drive indicator

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The indicator blinks while switching between H4 and L4.

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If the low speed four-wheel drive indicator continues to blink when you operate the

four-wheel drive control switch to the H4 or L4 position, stop the vehicle completely,

shift the shift lever securely into N and then operate the switch again.

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If the shift lever is moved before the low speed four-wheel drive indicator turns on/off,

the transfer mode may not be shifted completely. The transfer mode disengages both

the front and rear drive shafts from the powertrain and allows the vehicle to move

regardless of the shift position. (At this time, the indicator blinks and the buzzer sounds.) 

Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the shift lever is in P. You or someone else

could be seriously injured. You must complete the shifting of the transfer mode and

confirm that the indicator has turned off (H4) or turned on (L4).

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If the engine coolant temperature is too low, the four-wheel drive control system may

not be able to shift. When the engine is warmer operate the switch again.

If the indicator 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.

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When the transfer mode is switched to L4

VSC is automatically turned off. (The VSC OFF indicator will come on.)

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When the center differential lock/unlock switch can be operated

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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The center differential lock indicator

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The indicator blinks while locking/unlocking the center differential.

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If the center differential lock indicator blinks and the buzzer sounds when the center

differential is locked, stop the slipping or spinning and push the switch again.

If the indicator 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.

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Locking/unlocking the center differential

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If the operation is not completed, the center differential lock indicator blinks. If the indi-

cator does not turn off when unlocking the center differential, drive straight ahead

while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse.

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Avoid turning suddenly while the center differential is locked. If you do turn suddenly,

the difference in turning speeds between the front and rear wheels may have a similar

effect to braking, thus making driving difficult.

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WARNING

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While driving

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause an accident resulting in

death or serious injury.

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Never move the four-wheel drive control switch if the wheels have lost traction.

●

Do not operate the center differential lock/unlock when the vehicle is turning or

when its wheels are spinning freely off the ground.

NOTICE

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To prevent damage to the center differential

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For normal driving on dry and hard surface roads, unlock the center differential.

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Unlock the center differential after the wheels are out of the ditch or off the slippery

or bumpy surface.

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Crawl Control

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Crawl Control ON/OFF switch

The indicator light on the switch comes

on when operating.

Crawl Control speed selector dial
Crawl Control indicators

The Crawl Control indicator is lit and

the slip indicator flashes when operat-

ing.

Multi-information display

The selected multi-terrain select mode

will be displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display.

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: If equipped

Allows travel on extremely rough off-road surfaces at a fixed low speed with-
out pressing the accelerator or brake pedal. Minimizes loss of traction or
vehicle slip when driving on slippery road surfaces, helping for stable driving.

Crawl Control switch/indicators

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The following table shows some typical terrains and the recommended speed
modes.

Lo
Lo-Med
Med
Med-Hi
Hi

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: Depending on the road surface, it may not be the most effective.

Operate the Crawl Control speed
selector dial during Crawl Control to
select a mode.

Speed modes

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Mode

Road condition

Lo

Rock, mogul (downhill) and gravel (downhill)

*

Lo-Med

Mogul (uphill)

*

Med

Snow, mud, gravel (uphill), sand, dirt, mogul (uphill) and
grass

*

Med-Hi

Hi

Switching modes

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The Crawl Control can be operated when

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The shift lever is in any gear other than P or N.

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The four-wheel drive control switch is in L4.

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The driver’s door is closed.

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Automatic system cancelation

In the following situations, the system is canceled automatically:

At that time, the buzzer will sound, the slip indicator turns off, and the Crawl Control indi-

cator flashes.

A notification will be displayed on the multi-information display for several seconds. 

(



P. 544)

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When the shift lever is moved to P or N.

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When the four-wheel drive control switch is in H4.

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When the driver’s door is opened.

When turning off Crawl Control while traveling, stop the vehicle before the Crawl Con-

trol indicator turns off, or drive extremely carefully.

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Function limit

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In the following situations, you will be able to use brake control to drive downhill at a

fixed low speed, but you will be unable to use engine control to drive uphill at a fixed low

speed.
• When the driving mode is set to second start mode.

• When the vehicle speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h).

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When the vehicle speed is higher than 15 mph (25 km/h), engine control and brake

control will stop temporarily. At that time, the Crawl Control indicator flashes.