Adding Multi Terrain Select - MTS - to Lexus GX460 / Prado 150

 I have a 2013 Lexus GX460 with the premium package (basically a Prado 150 or 5th Gen 4Runner chassis) and while it does have KDSS, locking center diff, traction control, 4-lo etc it does not have the Toyota "Multi Terrain Select" option. 


New Module with MTS

This module changes the way the traction control system works, tailoring it for various terrain types:

Mogul, Rock, Mud and Sand, or Loose Rock.

This is a very easy fix though, by just changing the traction module in the dash. A few bolts, screws and dash panels are removed and the module is swapped. Easy as that. There are plenty of writeups online. 

About an hour moving slowly and I have a nice upgrade for offroad use. A little intelligent electronic intervention only serves to make the GX460 more capable. As they say: Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. 

Useful and inexpensive compared to many other options often advertised. 


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