1998 Lexus LX 470 Owners Manual - Page 304

STARTING AND DRIVING CAUTION The "HI" (high) or "Extra high" mode should be used for severe off-road driving condition only. Because the vehicle's center of gravity is higher in this setting, the vehicle may become unstable when turning abruptly, resulting in an unexpected accident. When the four-wheel drive control lever is put at "L", this mode may change to the extra high mode automatically in accordance with the driving condition. When the vehicle exceeds the specified vehicle speed, the vehicle height changes to the following: With the four-wheel drive control lever at "H" and at the vehicle speed of 30 km/h (19 mph) or over, the normal mode is automatically selected. With the four-wheel drive control lever at "L" and at the vehicle speed of 50 km/h (30 mph) or over, the vehicle height becomes automatically about 25 mm (1.0 in.) higher than the normal mode height. If the vehicle speed is lowered about 20 km/h (12 mph) or less after that, the high mode automatically resumes. Extra high mode This mode is automatically selected from the high mode with the four-wheel drive control lever placed in "L" position depending on the vehicle driving condition. If the vehicle becomes stuck, the vehicle height rises automatically to the extra high mode (slightly higher or at about 70 mm (2.8 in.) higher than normal mode height). In the following cases, the extra high mode changes to the high mode automatically: D When your vehicle is no longer stuck. D When the four-wheel drive control lever is put in a position other than "L". When you push the height select switch on the "B" side in the extra high mode, the normal mode is selected. Since the extra high mode is automatically selected, you cannot select this mode on purpose with the height select switch. D "N" (normal) mode The vehicle height in this mode is standard. This mode is suitable for ordinary driving. D "LO" (low) mode The vehicle height is about 50 mm (2.0 in.) lower at front and about 40 mm (1.6 in.) lower at rear than the normal mode height. This mode allows you easy access to the vehicle (getting in and out) and easy loading and unloading operation. This mode is available when the vehicle is stopped. When you start the vehicle, the normal mode is automatically selected. 286