Traction Control System - Toyota Lexus IS300 Manual

STARTING AND DRIVING

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

(With vehicle skid control system)
The traction control system automatically help control the
spinning of the rear wheels which may occur when
accelerating on slippery road surfaces, thus assisting
driver control the driving power of the rear wheels. When
you turn the ignition switch on, the traction control
system always turns on automatically, and the slip
indicator light will come on. The indicator lights will go off
after a few seconds.
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" Slip indicator light
Leave the system on during ordinary driving so that it can
operate when needed. When traction control is applied,
the slip indicator light blinks.
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You can turn off the traction control system by pushing
the "TRAC OFF" switch.
indicator/warning light will then come on. Pushing the
"TRAC OFF" switch a second time turns the system back
on and extinguishes the "TRAC OFF" indicator/warning
light.
You may hear a sound in the engine compartment for a few
seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle is
started. This means that the traction control system is in the
self–check mode, and does not indicate malfunction.
When the traction control system is operating, you may feel
vibration of your vehicle, caused by operation of the brakes.
This indicates the system is functioning properly.
When getting the vehicle out of mud or new snow, etc. the
traction control system will help operate to prevent the wheels
from spinning.
If the light flashes, this indicates a malfunction in the traction
control system. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible to service the vehicle.
2003 IS300 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM53439U)
The "TRAC OFF"