Haven’t done it myself, but I’ve heard if your undercarriage is hung up in snow you can use LOW to tamp down the snow and gain some clearance when you raise back up.
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@68W65D some of the newer Cadillac sedans have mag suspensions that are adjustable for driving styles. Mercedes too, iirc. There's probably others, but there's vehicles that have "sport" mode with those systems that do adjust ride height, tighten up the suspension, etc. More to do with handling than anything else.... but you gain a small advantage on aerodynamics, which can increase mpg (which, is likely being wiped out if driving aggressively).
I have never seen any evidence that the vehicle actually lowers any at speed to improve mpg and aerodynamics. I have always suspected this was a myth.
I get the concept. What I am saying is that I have never seen any actual evidence that the LX470 automatically lowers any when driving above a certain speed.
I have seen it many times in my oldie.. self levels when coming to stop (at signal) or at startup. Once I have loaded all the way up (8 passengers and definitely none were < 150 #'s each) it went to low mode on the freeway
When it's raised, it lowerIf you couldn't lower it....what would you do after you raised it?
That's interesting...I wonder if that would work.Haven’t done it myself, but I’ve heard if your undercarriage is hung up in snow you can use LOW to tamp down the snow and gain some clearance when you raise back up.
I don't have a ton of experience with AHC. Myself, I don't like or want. I'm a believer in the KISS Principle when it comes to things like that. I've heard good things about said systems, particularly on Land Rovers... but their reliability isn't all that and a bag of chips anyway. So, was not aware of speed restrictions.... so, sounds like it was installed for access purposes.... which, yay for soccer moms. My experience with LC 100's is minimal (just bought one to start building up.... so....), and I'm here to learn.
As for lift.... wow. Nitpick much? Here, I'll be more specific.... a lift, with larger tires, as generally a lift is done to accommodate larger tires, generally allows for greater approach/departure/breakover angles and can improve articulation as well as clearance. Your results may vary. There. Better?
Main point was to simply address benefits of control of ride height from a very general standpoint. There are other vehicles with adjustable suspension systems where lowering, even a small amount, is done for changes in handling and driving style.