2003 Lexus IS 300 Owners Manual - Page 264

STARTING AND DRIVING 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. VEHICLE SKID CONTROL SYSTEM The vehicle skid control system helps provide integrated control of the systems such as an anti-lock brake system, brake assist system, traction control, engine control, etc. This system automatically controls the output of the brakes or engine to help prevent the vehicle from skidding when cornering on a slippery road surface or abrupt steering wheel operation occurs. CAUTION Under certain slippery road conditions, full traction of the vehicle and power to the rear wheels cannot be maintained, even though the traction control system is in operation. Do not drive the vehicle under any speed or maneuvering conditions which will cause the vehicle to lose traction. In situations where the road surface is covered with ice or snow, your vehicle should be fitted with snow tires or tire chains. Always drive at an appropriate and cautious pace. SV31037 "Slip indicator light If the vehicle is going to skid during driving, the slip indicator light flashes and an alarm sounds intermittently. The vehicle skid control activates when the vehicle speed is about more than 15 km/h (9 mph). 247 2003 IS300 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM53439U)