2003 Lexus GX 470 Owners Manual - Page 324

STARTING AND DRIVING NOTICE As soon as the center differential lock switch is turned on, the "VSC OFF" indicator light comes on. After the wheels are out of the ditch or off the slippery or bumpy surface, turn the center differential lock switch off. Make sure the center differential lock indicator light and vehicle skid control system off indicator light turn off. "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 unlocked): Lever at "L", center differential lock button left out Use this for maximum power and traction. Use this for climbing or descending steep hills, off−road driving, and hard pulling in sand or mud. In this mode, the braking feeling that occurs when the wheels are negotiating a sharp corner is further reduced than in the "L" (low position, center differential locked) mode. "L" (low speed position, center differential locked): Lever at "L", center differential lock button pushed in Use this for maximum power and traction. Use this for hard pulling in situations the vehicle cannot negotiate even in the "L" (low speed position, center differential unlocked) mode. Also, using this mode when driving down steep off−road inclines will help contribute to increased vehicle stability. 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. When the operation is not completed, the indicator blinks. If the indicator light does not go off when you push out the center differential lock switch, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse. The center differential lock system operation is not completed within 5 seconds while the cruise control system is set, cancel the cruise control system. To cancel the cruise control system, see "Cruise control" on page 312. If the indicator light does not go off when you push out the center differential lock button, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse. 310