Lexus NX 300h 2020 Owner's Manual page 275

WARNING
The ABS does not operate effectively
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when
● The limits of tire gripping performance
have been exceeded (such as exces-
sively worn tires on a snow covered
road).
● The vehicle hydroplanes while driving
at high speed on wet or slick roads.
■ Stopping distance when the ABS is
operating may exceed that of normal
conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the
vehicle's stopping distance. Always main-
tain a safe distance from the vehicle in
front of you, especially in the following
situations:
When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-
●
covered roads
When driving with tire chains
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When driving over bumps in the road
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When driving over roads with potholes
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or uneven surfaces
TRAC/VSC may not operate effec-
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tively when
Directional control and power may not
be achievable while driving on slippery
road surfaces, even if the TRAC/VSC
system is operating. Drive the vehicle
carefully in conditions where stability and
power may be lost.
Active Cornering Assist does not
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operate effectively when
● Do not overly rely on Active Corner-
ing Assist. Active Cornering Assist
may not operate effectively when
accelerating down slopes or driving on
slippery road surfaces.
When Active Cornering Assist fre-
●
quently operates, Active Cornering
Assist may temporarily stop operating
to ensure proper operation of the
brakes, TRAC and VSC.
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Hill-start assist control does not oper-
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ate effectively when
Do not overly rely on hill-start assist
●
control. Hill-start assist control may
not operate effectively on steep
inclines and roads covered with ice.
Unlike the parking brake, hill-start
●
assist control is not intended to hold
the vehicle stationary for an extended
period of time. Do not attempt to use
hill-start assist control to hold the vehi-
cle on an incline, as doing so may lead
to an accident.
■ When the TRAC/ABS/VSC/Trailer
Sway Control is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always
drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular
care when the indicator light flashes.
When the TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway
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Control systems are turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed
appropriate to the road conditions. As
these are the systems to help ensure
vehicle stability and driving force, do not
turn the TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Con-
trol systems off unless necessary. Trailer
Sway Control is part of the VSC system
and will not operate if VSC is turned off
or experiences a malfunction.
■ Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the speci-
fied size, brand, tread pattern and total
load capacity. In addition, make sure that
the tires are inflated to the recom-
mended tire inflation pressure level. The
ABS, TRAC, Trailer Sway Control and
VSC systems will not function correctly if
different tires are installed on the vehicle.
Contact your Lexus dealer for further
information when replacing tires or
wheels.
Handling of tires and the suspension
■
Using tires with any kind of problem or
modifying the suspension will affect the
driving assist systems, and may cause a
system to malfunction.
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