Secondary Collision Brake
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When the airbag sensor detects a colli-
sion, the brakes and brake lights are
automatically controlled to reduce the
vehicle speed and that helps reduce
the possibility of further damage due to
a secondary collision
TRAC (Traction Control)
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Helps to maintain drive power and
prevent the drive wheels from spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerat-
ing on slippery roads
Active Cornering Assist (ACA)
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Helps to prevent the vehicle from drift-
ing to the outer side by performing
inner wheel brake control when
attempting to accelerate during cor-
nering
Hill-start assist control
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Helps to reduce the backward move-
ment of the vehicle when starting on an
uphill
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
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Employs an electric motor to reduce
the amount of effort needed to turn the
steering wheel
When the TRAC/VSC systems are
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operating
The slip indicator light will flash while the
TRAC/VSC systems are operating.
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Disabling the TRAC system
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If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow,
the TRAC system may reduce power from
the engine 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 TRAC system off, quickly press
and release the
The "Traction Control Turned Off" will be
shown on the multi-information display.
Press the
system back on.
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Disabling both TRAC and VSC systems
To turn the TRAC and VSC systems off,
press and hold the
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.
Press the
system back on.
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: Pre-collision brake assist and pre-colli-
sion braking will also be disabled. The
PCS warning light will come on and the
message will be shown on the multi-infor-
mation display. (P.193)
When the message is displayed on the
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multi-information display showing that
TRAC has been disabled even if the
switch has not been pressed
TRAC is temporary deactivated. If the
information continues to show, contact your
Lexus dealer.
switch.
switch again to turn the
switch for more
switch again to turn the
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