2000 Lexus LX 470 Owners Manual - Page 406

STARTING AND DRIVING VEHICLE SKID CONTROL SYSTEM 31X066a The vehicle skid control system helps provide comprehensive control of the systems such as anti-lock brakes, traction control, engine control, etc. This system automatically controls the output of the brakes or engine to help prevent the vehicle from skidding under adverse conditions. When you turn the ignition switch on, the slip indicator light will come on. The slip indicator light will go off after a few seconds If the vehicle is going to skid during driving, the slip indicator light flashes and an alarm sounds intermittently. The vehicle skid control system activates when the vehicle speed is more than the following speed. Four-wheel drive control lever in "H" . . 15 km/h mph) Four-wheel drive control lever in "L" . . 30 km/h mph) (9 (18 You may hear a sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle is started. This means that the vehicle skid control is in the self-check mode and does not indicate a malfunction. 382