2005 Lexus GX 470 Owners Manual - Page 437

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 stability control system off indicator light turn off. "H" (high speed position, center differential unlocked): Lever at "H", center differential lock switch 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 switch 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 switch 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 switch 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. 412