Lexus LX 470 1998, Owner'S Manual, Page: 198 / 337

STARTING AND DRIVING
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To set the ”2nd STRT” mode, push the ”2nd” switch. In the ”2nd
STRT” mode, the ”2nd STRT” indicator light comes on. To cancel
the ”2nd STRT” mode, push the ”2nd” switch again.
The ”PWR” mode is automatically cancelled when you push the
”2nd” switch.
FOUR−WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM
(a) Four−wheel drive control
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Use the four−wheel drive control lever and center differential
lock button to select the following transfer and center
differential modes.
The ”H” position of the four−wheel drive control lever provides
either lock or unlock mode of the center differential depending on the
center differential lock button position.
”H” (high speed position, center differential unlocked): Lever at
”H”, center differential lock button left out
Use this for normal driving on all types of roads, from dry
hard−surfaced roads to wet, icy or snow−covered roads. This
position gives greater economy, quietest ride, least wear and better
vehicle control.
”H” (high speed position, center differential locked): Lever at
”H”, center differential lock button pushed in
Use this for greater traction when you experience a loss of power,
such as wheel slipping, in the center differential unlock mode.
”N” (neutral position): Lever at ”N”
No power is delivered to the wheels. The vehicle must be stopped.
”L” (low speed position, center differential locked): Lever at ”L”
Use this for maximum power and traction. Use ”L” for hard pulling
in situations the vehicle cannot negotiate even in the ”H” (lock)
mode.
The indicator light tells when the differential lock is engaged. Note
that the differential is not still locked as long as the indicator light
remains off.
If the indicator light does not come on when the lever is in the ”L”
position, have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
See ”(b) Shifting procedure” for further instructions.