Lexus RX300 2001 Owner's Manual page 215

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 and "TRAC OFF" indicator/warning
light do not come on after the ignition is turned to on.
D The "VSC" warning light and "TRAC OFF" indicator/warning
light remain on after the ignition is turned to on.
D The "VSC" warning light and "TRAC OFF" indicator/warning
light come on while driving.
CAUTION
D Do not rely excessively on the vehicle skid control
system. Even if the vehicle skid control system is
operating, it is not that your vehicle is absolutely
safe. Reckless driving will result in an unexpected
accident. Always keep safety driving in mind. If the
slip indicator light flashes, sounding an alarm,
special care should be taken while driving.
D Only use tires of specified size.
manufacturer, brand and tread pattern for all 4 tires
should be the same. If you use the tires other than
specified, or different type or size, the vehicle skid
control system may not function correctly. When
replacing the tires or wheels, contact your Lexus
dealer.
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Vehicle skid control system failure warning
(Four–wheel drive models)
This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the
vehicle skid control system, traction control system or brake
assist system.
The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to "ON",
and will go off after a few seconds.
If the "VSC" warning light comes on, the vehicle skid control
system, traction control system and brake assist system do not
The size,
work. However, as conventional braking operates when
applied, there is no problem to continue your 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.
2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U)
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