Lexus ES350 Manual page 305

When the message is displayed on the multi-information display showing that
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TRAC has been disabled even if the VSC OFF switch has not been pressed
TRAC and hill-start assist control (hybrid vehicles) cannot be operated. Contact
your Lexus dealer.
When the 12-volt battery is disconnected
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The steering wheel may move from its straight forward position, but this will be cor-
rected automatically when driving.
Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC and TRAC systems
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A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal is
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depressed repeatedly, when the engine <hybrid system> is started or just after the
vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction has
occurred in any of these systems.
Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are operating.
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None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated (gasoline vehi-
cles).
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated (gasoline
vehicles).
EPS operation sound
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When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be heard.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
Automatic reactivation of TRAC and VSC systems
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After turing the TRAC and VSC systems off, the systems will be automatically re-
enabled in the following situations:
When the "START STOP ENGINE" <"POWER"> switch is turned off
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If only the TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC will turn on when vehicle speed
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increases.
If both the TRAC and VSC systems are turned off, automatic re-enabling will not
occur when vehicle speed increases.
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