Driving Assist Systems - Lexus LS 600h L 2012 Owner's Manual

2-4. Using other driving systems

Driving assist systems

To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following systems
operate automatically in response to various driving situations. Be aware,
however, that these systems are supplementary and should not be relied
upon too heavily when operating the vehicle.
■ ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if
the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface
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Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed, when the system detects a panic stop situation
■ VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning on
slippery road surfaces
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TRAC (Traction Control)
Maintains drive power and prevents any of the drive wheels from spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
■ Hill-start assist control
Prevents the vehicle from rolling backward when starting on an incline or
slippery slope
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EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turn
the steering wheel
■ VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering)
Adjusts the wheel turning angle in accordance with the vehicle speed and
steering wheel movement
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Active stabilizer suspension system (if equipped)
Reduces sway when cornering according to steering wheel movement
and the selected suspension damping mode, in order to maintain a stable
vehicle posture
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