2006 Toyota Land Cruiser Owners Manual - Page 192

(g) Operation in cold weather The active height control suspension does not operate in cold weather when the suspension fluid temperature drops below -30_C (-22_F). In this case, operating the height control switch does not change the vehicle height. The vehicle height control enters the ready mode and the selected height control indicator light blinks. The active height control becomes operable if the engine is warmed up with the suspension fluid temperature being raised within normal operating limits. The vehicle changes to the selected height when the vehicle height control is in the ready mode. When the suspension fluid temperature is around -30_C (-22_F), the vehicle height cannot be raised even within the available load capacity. After warming up the engine, push the control switch on the " " side once and then on the " " side to select the desired vehicle height. It takes longer to change the vehicle height when the suspension fluid temperature drops below -15_C (5_F). (h) Parking and stopping tips If you immediately stop the engine to park the vehicle after off- road driving, the vehicle height is lowered slightly as the vehicle becomes cool. When parking, make sure there is nothing that will be in contact with the underbody of the vehicle. When you start the engine, the vehicle returns to the previous height. If you park the vehicle for a long time, the vehicle height may be gradually lowered. When parking for a long time, make sure there is nothing that will be in contact with the underbody of the vehicle. When you start the engine, the vehicle returns to the previous height. If you stop the engine, the vehicle height may change in accordance with the change in the temperature. When you start the engine, the vehicle returns to the previous height. (i) Installing or removing heavy equipment If you install or remove heavy equipment exceeding 15 kg (33 lb.), the front torsion bar should be adjusted. Consult your Toyota dealer. (j) Active height control failure warning If there is a problem somewhere in the active height control suspension, the normal mode is automatically selected. If this occurs, the height control "OFF" indicator light blinks and the vehicle height control cannot be activated until the malfunction is corrected. Stop the engine and start it again. If the height control "OFF" indicator light goes out, the active height control suspension returns to normal. If the height control "OFF" indicator blinks again, bring your vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as possible and have it checked. 165