With the engine running, L4 selected, the driver's door closed and the shifter outside P or N, press DAC/CRAWL and turn MODE SELECT from Lo through Hi.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified in the 2025 U.S. Lexus GX 550 owner's manual for vehicles equipped with Crawl Control. Confirm the DAC/CRAWL and MODE SELECT controls in the vehicle.
- Retail trim / version
- GX 550 Overtrail, GX 550 Overtrail+
- Required equipment / service
- L4, DAC/CRAWL switch and MODE SELECT control, GX 550 grades equipped with Crawl Control
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Published availability and qualifications
Verified in the 2025 U.S. Lexus GX 550 owner's manual for vehicles equipped with Crawl Control. Confirm the DAC/CRAWL and MODE SELECT controls in the vehicle.
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Step by step.
- 01
Start the engine, close the driver's door, select L4 and move the shifter to a drive range other than P or N.
- 02
Press the DAC/CRAWL switch and confirm the Crawl Control and switch indicators while the slip indicator flashes.
- 03
Turn MODE SELECT to Lo, Lo-Mid, Mid, Mid-Hi or Hi to match the terrain shown in the owner's manual.
- 04
Steer while the system manages low speed; press DAC/CRAWL again using the manual's illuminated-switch sequence to cancel.
Important limits
- Crawl Control is for extremely rough, low-speed off-road terrain and does not overcome steepness, slipperiness or clearance limits.
- P, N, H4 or an open driver's door cancels the system; speed can also suspend engine or brake control.
Quick checks.
- ✓If activation fails, verify engine running, L4, closed driver's door and a shift range outside P or N.
- ✓If prolonged use produces a brake or transmission overheat message, stop safely and allow the system to cool until the message clears.
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2025 Lexus GX 550 Owner's Manual — Crawl Control
Relevant section or page: Pages 390–393. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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