Lexus SC 430 2006 Owner's Manual page 122

2-4. Using other driving systems
To disable VSC and TRAC
If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, VSC and TRAC may
reduce power from the engine to the wheels. You may need to turn VSC
and TRAC off to enable you to rock the vehicle in order to free the vehi-
cle.
Operating sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, VSC & TRAC systems
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A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is
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started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indicate that
a malfunction has occurred in any of these systems.
Any of the following conditions may occur when the ABS, VSC and TRAC sys-
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tems are operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• A sound may be heard.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly while the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.
If the VSC warning light and VSC OFF indicator stays on
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A malfunction may have occurred in the VSC system if the VSC warning light and
VSC OFF indicator do not turn off after the key is turned to ON, or while the vehi-
cle is moving. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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Push the button to turn off VSC
1
and TRAC
The VSC OFF indicator light
turns on.
Push the button again to turn the
system back on.