1996 Lexus SC 400 Owners Manual - Page 143

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STARTING AND DRIVING TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (Vehicles with automatic transmission only) The traction control system automatically controls spinning of the rear wheels which may occur when accelerating on slippery road surfaces, thus assisting driver control and driving power to the rear wheels. 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 "TRAC" indicator/warning light blinks. You may hear a slight clicking noise in the engine compartment when the engine 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 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. Even though the accelerator pedal is fully depressed, the engine speed will be restrained to a certain level. Traction control failure warning If the "TRAC OFF" indicator/warning light flashes, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. There may be trouble in the traction control system. ! CAUTION You can turn off the traction control system by pushing the "TRAC-OFF-" switch. The "TRAC OFF" 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. Under certain slippery road conditions, full stability of the vehicle and power to the rear wheels cannot be maintained, even though the traction control system is in operation. In situations where the road surface is covered with ice or snow, your vehicle should be fitted with snow tires or tire chains and driven at a more cautious pace. 128

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STARTING AND DRIVING
128
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
(Vehicles with automatic transmission only)
The traction control system automatically controls
spinning of the rear wheels which may occur when
accelerating on slippery road surfaces, thus assisting
driver control and driving power to the rear wheels.
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
“TRAC”
indicator/warning light blinks.
You can turn off the traction control system by pushing
the
“TRAC–OFF–”
switch.
The
“TRAC
OFF”
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 slight clicking noise in the engine
compartment when the engine 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 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. Even though the accelerator pedal is
fully depressed, the engine speed will be restrained to a
certain level.
Traction control failure warning
If the “TRAC OFF” indicator/warning light flashes, contact
your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. There may be trouble
in the traction control system.
CAUTION
!
Under certain slippery road conditions, full stability
of the vehicle and power to the rear wheels cannot be
maintained, even though the traction control system
is in operation. In situations where the road surface
is covered with ice or snow, your vehicle should be
fitted with snow tires or tire chains and driven at a
more cautious pace.