2006 Lexus GX 470 Owners Manual - Page 382

STARTING AND DRIVING "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. 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 362. 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. See "(b) Shifting procedure" for further instructions. (b) Shifting procedure To shift between unlock and lock modes in "H", push the center differential lock switch. To shift between unlock and lock modes in "L", push the center differential lock switch. To shift between "H" and "L", stop the vehicle, put the transmission into "N" and move the four−wheel drive control lever. CAUTION Never move the four−wheel drive control lever if wheels are slipping. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting. 357