1999 Lexus LX 470 User Guide 2 - Page 203

STARTING AND DRIVING To set the "2nd STRT" mode, push the "2nd" switch. In the "2nd STRT" mode, the "2nd STRT" indicator light comes on. To cancel the "2nd STRT" mode, push the "2nd" switch again. The "PWR" mode is automatically cancelled when you push the "2nd" switch. "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 locked): Lever at "L" Use this for maximum power and traction. Use "L" for hard pulling in situations the vehicle cannot negotiate even in the "H" (lock) mode. Use the four-wheel drive control lever and center differential lock button to select the following transfer and center differential modes. The "H" position of the four-wheel drive control lever provides either lock or unlock mode of the center differential depending on the center differential lock button position. 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. If the indicator light does not come on when the lever is in the "L" position, have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. See "(b) Shifting procedure" for further instructions. FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM (a) Four-wheel drive control 31X013c 187