Vehicle Skid Control System - Lexus 2003 LS Owner's Manual

STARTING AND DRIVING
When getting the vehicle out of mud or new snow, etc. the
traction control system will help operate to prevent the wheels
from spinning.
To turn off the traction control system, see page 279.
CAUTION
Under certain slippery road conditions, full traction of
the vehicle and power to the rear wheels cannot be
maintained, even though the traction control system is
in operation. Do not drive the vehicle under any speed
or maneuvering conditions which will cause the vehicle
to lose traction. In situations where the road surface is
covered with ice or snow, your vehicle should be fitted
with snow tires or tire chains.
appropriate and cautious pace.
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VEHICLE SKID CONTROL SYSTEM

The vehicle skid control system helps to provide
integrated control of the systems such as an anti–lock
brake system, traction control, engine control,
electronically modulated air suspension, etc. This system
automatically controls the output of the brakes or engine
to help prevent the vehicle from skidding when cornering
on a slippery road surface or abrupt steering wheel
operation occurs.
Always drive at an

Slip indicator light
If the vehicle is going to skid during driving, the slip indicator
light flashes and an alarm sounds.
The vehicle skid control activates when the vehicle speed is
about more than 15 km/h (9 mph).
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