2005 Lexus GX 470 Owners Manual - Page 455

STARTING AND DRIVING We recommend you to select the mode 2 for ordinary driving. The damping effect will be changed automatically to provide good riding comfort. When your vehicle is loaded heavily or you are driving in an unpaved road, the mode 3 or 4 will be recommended. To provide good vehicle stability, the damping effect will be harder than for ordinary driving mode. With the four-wheel drive control lever at "L", the damping effect suitable for off-road driving will be provided in any mode. ACTIVE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM The active traction control system automatically helps prevent the spinning of 4 wheels when the vehicle is started or accelerated on slippery road surfaces. When the ignition key is turned to "ON", the system automatically turns on. CAUTION Under certain slippery road conditions, full traction of the vehicle and power to the 4 wheels cannot be maintained, even though the traction control system is in operation. Do not drive the vehicle under any speed or maneuvering conditions which may cause the vehicle to lose traction control. In situations where the road surface is covered with ice or snow, your vehicle should be fitted with snow tires or tire chains. Always drive at an appropriate and cautious speed for the present road conditions. 430