2002 Lexus IS 300 Owners Manual - Page 257

STARTING AND DRIVING Traction control system failure warning SV31033 SV31035 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 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 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. If the light flashes, this indicates a malfunction in the traction control system. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. These lights warn that there is a problem somewhere in the vehicle skid control system or traction control system. The lights will come on when the ignition key is turned to "ON", and will go off after a few seconds. If the "VSC" warning light and "TRAC OFF" indicator/warning light come on, the vehicle skid control system and traction control system do not work. However, as conventional braking operates when applied, there is no problem to continue your driving. If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle: D The "VSC" warning light or "TRAC OFF" indicator/warning light do not come on after the ignition is turned to on. 241