STARTING AND DRIVING
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NOTICE
The normal mode is automatically selected when the
vehicle begins to move in the low mode. So be careful
when you drive in any place where the overhead height
is limited.
(b) Automatic leveling function
Regardless of the number of occupants or the luggage
loading condition, the vehicle height is always
automatically adjusted to a fixed height in any mode.
However, the vehicle height cannot be raised if the vehicle load
exceeds the limits. (See page 219.)
(c) Vehicle height mode changing condition
To change the vehicle height, it is necessary to meet the
following 3 conditions.
The engine should be running.
All the side doors and back door should be closed.
The height control ”OFF” indicator light should go off.
When selecting a mode with the four−wheel drive control lever
at ”H”, there is a vehicle speed limit. Refer to the following
table.
= The mode can be selected.
= The mode cannot be selected.
Low
mode
Normal
mode
High
mode
At vehicle
stoppage
Under about 30
km/h (19 mph)
About 30 km/h
(19 mph) or over
In the following cases the active height control
suspension does not operate even if the above conditions
are all met.
The brake pedal has been depressed for longer than about
5 seconds with the vehicle stopped.
The suspension fluid temperature is lower than −30
C
(−22
F). If the engine is warmed up, the suspension fluid
temperature will be raised as the inside of the engine
compartment becomes warmer. Then the active height
control suspension becomes operable.
Driving on bumpy roads, which may cause the suspension
to fully elongate.
The steering wheel is operated abruptly more than 3/4 turns
with center differential lock system activated.
Summary of Contents for LX 470
Page 4: ...INTRODUCTION iv ...
Page 8: ...PICTORIAL INDEX viii INSTRUMENT PANEL 00X001i ...
Page 10: ...PICTORIAL INDEX x INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Vehicles sold in U S A 00X002u ...
Page 12: ...PICTORIAL INDEX xii INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Vehicles sold in Canada 00X014p ...
Page 16: ...PICTORIAL INDEX xvi ...
Page 22: ...QUICK REFERENCE 6 ...
Page 38: ...KEYS AND DOORS 22 ...
Page 68: ...GAUGES METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS 52 ...
Page 98: ...EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT 82 ...
Page 176: ...AIR CONDITIONING 160 20X018d Air flow selection See Lower vent on page 168 ...
Page 188: ...AIR CONDITIONING 172 ...
Page 252: ...STARTING AND DRIVING 236 ...
Page 302: ...MAINTENANCE 286 ...
Page 350: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 334 ...
Page 361: ...INDEX 345 ...