Lexus RX350 2023, Руководство пользователя

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Press the Trail Mode switch.
Press the Trail Mode switch, to turn the Trail
Mode on. The Trail Mode indicator light
will come on the multi-information display.
To turn the system off, press the Trail Mode
switch again.
If the tires are spinning, the slip indica-
tor flashes to indicate that the Trail
Mode is controlling the spinning of the
tires.
■ Trail Mode
● Trail Mode controls the vehicle so that it
can use the maximum amount of drive
force when driving on rough roads. As a
result, fuel efficiency may diminish when
compared to driving with Trail Mode off.
● If Trail Mode is continuously used for a
long period of time, depending on the
driving conditions, the load on related
parts increases and the system may not
function correctly. In this case, “Traction
Control Turned OFF” will be shown on
the multi-information display but the vehi-
cle can be driven normally. The “Traction
Control Turned OFF” on the multi-infor-
mation display will turn off after a short
while and the system will operate prop-
erly.
■ When Trail Mode is canceled
In the following situations, Trail Mode is
automatically canceled even if it is selected:
●
When the driving mode is changed.
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When the engine is restarted.
■ Sounds and vibrations when driving in
Trail Mode
Any of the following conditions may occur
when Trail Mode is operating. None of
these indicates that a malfunction has
occurred:
● Vibrations may be felt throughout the
vehicle or steering
● Sounds may be heard from the engine
compartment
■
When the Trail Mode indicator does not
illuminate
When the Trail Mode indicator does not
Trail Mode (AWD vehicles)
Trail Mode is designed to control
the spinning of the drive wheels by
integratedly controlling 4WD,
brake and drive force control sys-
tems. Use the Trail Mode when
driving bumpy roads, etc.
Enabling the system
When the Trail Mode is operat-
ing