Toyota Lexusc Owner's Handbook Manual page 520

Traction control off mode
If your wheels get stuck in a ditch when you are driving on
a severe off road and sand, turn off the traction control
system. This system that controls engine performance
interferes with the process of freeing your wheels.
To turn off: Push "TRAC OFF" switch.
The "TRAC OFF" indicator light will come on.
The vehicle stability control system is always activated, even
if the traction control system is turned off.
To turn on: Push "TRAC OFF" switch once again.
The "TRAC OFF" indicator light will go off.
STARTING AND DRIVING
"TRAC OFF" indicator light comes on for a few seconds when
the ignition key is turned to "ON". It will come on again when
you push the "TRAC OFF" switch to turn off the system.
In the following cases, contact your Lexus dealer:
D The indicator light does not come on when the ignition key
is turned to "ON".
D The indicator light remains on after the ignition is turned on.
D The indicator light comes on with the normal driving mode
while driving.
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