Traction Control System; Slip Indicator Light - Lexus RX300 2001 Owner's Manual

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

(Two–wheel drive models)
The traction control system automatically helps control
the spinning of the front wheels which may occur when
accelerating on slippery road surfaces, thus assisting
driver to control the driving power of the front 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 can turn off the traction control system by pushing
the "TRAC OFF" switch.
indicator/warning light will then come on. Pushing the
"TRAC OFF" switch a second time turns the system back
on and extinguishes the "TRAC OFF" indicator/warning
light.
You may hear a sound in the engine compartment for a few
seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle is
started. 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 or noise of your vehicle, caused by operation of the
brakes. This indicates the system is functioning properly.
When getting the vehicle out of mud or new snow, etc., the
traction control system will help operate to prevent the wheels
from spinning.
2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U)
STARTING AND DRIVING
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The "TRAC OFF"
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