Lexus ES 300h Owner's Manual page 330

When the TRC/VSC/ABS systems are
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operating
The slip indicator light will flash while the
TRC/VSC/ABS systems are operating.
Disabling the TRC system
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If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow,
the TRC system may reduce power from
the hybrid system to the wheels. Pressing
the switch to turn the system off may
make it easier for you to rock the vehicle in
order to free it.
To turn the TRC system off, quickly press
and release the switch.
The "Traction Control Turned Off" will be
shown on the multi-information display.
Press the switch again to turn the sys-
tem back on.
Disabling both TRC and VSC systems
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To turn the TRC and VSC systems off, press
and hold the switch for more than 3
seconds while the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will come on
and the "Traction Control Turned Off" will
be shown on the multi-information display.
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Press the switch again to turn the sys-
tems back on.
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: On vehicles with PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-
tem), PCS will also be disabled (only Pre-
Collision warning is available). The PCS
warning light will come on and a message
will be displayed on the multi-information
display. (P.249)
When the message is displayed on the
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multi-information display showing that
TRC has been disabled even if the
switch has not been pressed
TRC is temporary deactivated. If the infor-
mation continues to show, contact your
Lexus dealer.
Operating conditions of hill-start assist
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control
When the following four conditions are met,
the hill-start assist control will operate:
The shift lever is in a position other than P
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or N (when starting off forward/back-
ward on an upward incline).
● The vehicle is stopped.
● The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
● The parking brake is not engaged.
Automatic system cancelation of hill-
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start assist control
The hill-start assist control will turn off in any
of the following situations:
● The shift lever is shifted to P or N.
The accelerator pedal is depressed.
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The parking brake is engaged.
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● 2 seconds at maximum elapsed after the
brake pedal is released.
Sounds and vibrations caused by the
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ABS, brake assist, VSC, TRC, and hill-
start assist control systems
● A sound may be heard from the engine
compartment when the brake pedal is
depressed repeatedly, when the hybrid
system is started or just after the vehicle
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begins to move. This sound does not indi-
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