1998 Lexus LS 400 Owners Manual - Page 254

STARTING AND DRIVING In the following cases, the warning message appears and the reminder light next to the warning message and the "VSC OFF" indicator light come on. And the warning tone also sounds. (a) After the removal of the battery terminals (See "Initial adjustment of vehicle skid control system" described below.) (b) If the vehicle skid control system malfunctions If the message appears for the cause of (b), have your vehicle checked by Lexus dealer as soon as possible. Although the message appears, there is no problem to continue your normal driving. Initial adjustment of vehicle skid control system After the battery terminals are disconnected, an initial adjustment should be made. At this time, the reminder light comes on and the warning message appears in the multi information display. Make an initial adjustment in the following ways: 1. Apply the parking brake and put the transmission in "P". 2. Connect the battery terminals. 3. Turn the ignition switch on. At this time, the "VSC OFF" indicator light comes on and then about 6 seconds later, the reminder light comes on and the "CHECK VSC" warning message appears in the multi information display. 4. The warning message and the "VSC OFF" indicator light go out about 15 seconds after the ignition switch is turned on. If the vehicle is shaken after the ignition switch is turned to "ON", it may take longer to go out the warning message. If the warning message does not go out about 1 minute after you turn the ignition switch on, turn it off and then on again. If the vehicle is on the moving object like a ship or turntable, an accurate adjustment cannot be made. Move the vehicle on the ground (or the part not causing vibrations to the vehicle) and make an adjustment from step 1. 254