Traction Control System - Lexus 2003 LS Owner's Manual

(b) Damping mode selection
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1 Sports position
2 Normal position
The damping effect on the shock absorbers is adjusted.
Select either of the following modes using a selector
switch.
Normal mode: Suitable for ordinary driving.
Sports mode: Suitable for sporty type driving, such as on
winding mountain roads and high speed driving.
To turn on the sports mode, push the selector switch on the
"SPORT" side. The indicator comes on in the instrument
cluster and a stronger damping effect than that in normal mode
is automatically provided.
To change to the normal mode, push the switch to the "NORM"
side.
STARTING AND DRIVING

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

The traction control system automatically helps control
the spinning of the rear wheels which may occur when
accelerating on slippery road surfaces, thus assisting
driver to control the driving power of the rear wheels.
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Slip indicator light
When you turn the ignition switch on, this system always
turns on. Leave the system on during ordinary driving so
that it can operate when needed. When traction control is
applied, the slip indicator light blinks.
You may hear a sound in the engine compartment for a few
seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle
begins to move. 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.
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