Vehicle Skid Control System - Lexus RX300 2001 Owner's Manual

STARTING AND DRIVING
If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a
malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning
light system. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible
to service the vehicle:
D The "VSC" warning light does not come on after the ignition
is turned to on.
D The "VSC" warning light remains on after the ignition is
turned to on.
D The "VSC" warning light comes on while driving.
CAUTION
Under certain slippery road conditions, full traction of
the vehicle and power to the 4 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 provides comprehensive
control of the systems such as an anti–lock brake system,
brake assist 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 skid control activates when the vehicle speed is
about more than 15 km/h (9 mph).
2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U)
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