2001 Lexus RX 300 Owners Manual - Page 224

STARTING AND DRIVING BRAKE PAD WEAR LIMIT INDICATORS LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIALS (Four-wheel drive models only) Your Lexus is equipped with a limited-slip center differential (transfer) and some models are equipped with a limited-slip rear differential as optional. 31R018a If one wheel - either front or rear - begins to spin, the transfer (limited-slip center differential) is designed to aid traction by automatically transmitting driving force to the wheels on the other drive axle. It transmits driving force to the front wheels if a rear wheel spins, and to the rear wheels if a front wheel spins. Four-wheel drive models with limited-slip rear differential: If one rear wheel begins to spin, the limited-slip rear differential is designed to aid traction by automatically transmitting driving force to the other rear wheel. If you are not sure whether your vehicle is equipped with a limited-slip rear differential, you can ask your Lexus dealer. The brake pad wear limit indicators on your disc brakes give a warning noise when the brake pads are worn to the extent that replacement is required. If you hear a squealing or scraping noise while driving, have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. Expensive rotor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when needed. CAUTION Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by a jack. The vehicle could be driven off the jack and could pose a danger or result in serious injury. 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) 201