Lexus 2013 IS250, Owner'S Manual

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
IS250_EE(OM53B11E)
If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, the TRC and VSC systems
may reduce power from the engine to the wheels. Pressing VSC OFF
switch to turn the system off may make it easier for you to rock the vehi-
cle in order to free it.
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Turning off the TRC system only
To turn the TRC system off,
quickly press and release the
switch.
The “TRC OFF” will be shown
on the multi-information display.
Press the switch again to turn the
system back on.
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Turning off both TRC and VSC systems
To turn the TRC and VSC sys-
tems off, press and hold the
switch for more than 3 seconds
while the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will
come on and the “TRC OFF” will
be shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.
*
Press the switch again to turn the
systems back on.
*
: On vehicles with pre-crash safety system, pre-crash brake assist and pre-
crash braking will also be disabled. The pre-crash safety system warning
light will come on and the message will be shown on the multi-information
display. (
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Disabling the TRC/VSC systems