2004 Lexus IS 300 Owners Manual - Page 272

03 07.09 STARTING AND DRIVING The slip indicator light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition key is turned to "ON". If the indicator light does not come on when the ignition is turned on, contact your Lexus dealer. Traction control off mode SV31033 If your wheels get stuck in a ditch when you are driving on a severe off road and sand, turn off the traction control system. This system that controls engine performance interferes with the process of freeing your wheels. To turn off: Push "TRAC OFF" switch. The "TRAC OFF" indicator/warning light will come on. The vehicle stability control system is always activated, even if the traction control system is turned off. To turn on: Push "TRAC OFF" switch once again. The "TRAC OFF" indicator/warning light will go off. "TRAC OFF" indicator/warning light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition key is turned to "ON". It will come on again when you push the "TRAC OFF" switch to turn off the system. 253