2011 Lexus LS 460 Owners Manual - Page 391

2-4. Using other driving systems n Conditions affecting VGRS operations In the following situations, the center position of the steering wheel may change. However, the position will return to normal after the conditions are improved. l When the steering wheel has been operated quickly or operated for an extended period of time while the vehicle is stopped or is moving very slowly l When the steering wheel has been held fully to the left or right l When the battery is low or the voltage temporarily drops l After the engine is started at lower than -22°F (-30°C). n Reduced effectiveness of EPS 2 The effectiveness of EPS is reduced to prevent the system from overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the engine off. The system should return to normal within 10 minutes. n If the slip indicator comes on When driving It may indicate a malfunction in the VSC, TRAC and hill start assist control function. (→P. 714) CAUTION n The ABS does not operate effectively when l The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded. l The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on a wet or slick road. n Stopping distance when the ABS is operating will exceed that of normal condi- tions The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle's stopping distance. Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you in the following situations: l When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads l When driving with tire chains l When driving over bumps in the road l When driving over roads with potholes or roads with uneven roads 295