Lexus RX 450h 2012 Owner's Manual page 277

2-4. Using other driving systems
Disabling TRAC and/or VSC systems
If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, the TRAC/VSC systems
may reduce power from the hybrid system to the wheels. You may need
to turn the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in order to free it.
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Turning off the TRAC system only
■ Turning off both TRAC and VSC systems
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To turn the TRAC system off,
quickly press and release the
switch.
A message will be shown on the
multi-information display.
Press the switch again to turn the
system back on.
To turn the TRAC and VSC sys-
tems off, press and hold the switch
for 3 seconds or more while the
vehicle is stopped.
A message will be shown on the
multi-information display and VSC
off indicator light will come on.
Press the switch again to turn the
systems back on.