Driving Assist Systems; Vsc (Vehicle Stability Control); Hill-Start Assist Control; Vgrs (Variable Gear Ratio Steering) (If Equipped) - Lexus 2016 IS 200t Service Manual

Driving assist systems

To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following systems oper-
ate 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.
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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
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VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)

Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning on
slippery road surfaces
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Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control)
Provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional stability when swerving on slippery road sur-
faces by controlling steering performance.
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TRAC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
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Hill-start assist control

Prevents the vehicle from rolling backward when starting on an incline or slip-
pery slope
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VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering) (if equipped)

Adjusts the front wheel turning angle in accordance with the vehicle speed
and steering wheel movement
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