Driving Assist Systems; Multi Terrain Abs (Anti-Lock Brake System); Brake Assist; Vsc (Vehicle Stability Control) - Lexus LX 570 2016 Service Manual

Driving assist systems

To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following systems oper-
ate automatically in response to various driving situations. Be aware, however,
that these systems are supplementary and should not be relied upon too
heavily when operating the vehicle.
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Multi Terrain ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if the brakes are
applied while driving on a slippery road surface, or in off-road conditions (such as
rough roads, sand and mud)
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Brake assist

Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is depressed
when the system detects a panic stop situation
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VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)

Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning on slippery
road surfaces
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Active TRAC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the 4 wheels from spinning when starting
the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads, or in off-road conditions
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Hill-start assist control
Helps to reduce the backward movement of the vehicle when starting on an incline or
slippery slope
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AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension system)
By independently controlling the damping force of the shock absorbers for each of
the 4 wheels according to the road and driving conditions, this system helps riding
comfort with superior steering stability, and helps good vehicle posture. When
SPORT S+ mode is selected by the driving mode select switches, the damping force
is suitable for sporty driving. (P. 286)
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VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering)
Helps to adjust the wheel turning angle in accordance with the vehicle speed and
steering wheel movement.
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Trailer Sway Control
Helps the driver to control trailer sway by selectively applying brake pressure for indi-
vidual wheels and reducing engine torque when trailer sway is detected.
Trailer Sway Control is part of the VSC system and will not operate if VSC turned off
or experiences a malfunction.
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