Vehicle Stability Control System - Lexus 2003 SC430 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 211.
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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The vehicle stability control system helps provide
integrated control of the systems such as an anti–lock
brake system, traction control, engine control, 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 intermittently.
The vehicle stability control activates when the vehicle speed
is about more than 15 km/h (9 mph).
VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL
SYSTEM
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