Lexus LS 500h 2019, Owner'S Manual

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
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When the TRC/VSC/ABS systems are
operating
The slip indicator light will flash while the
TRC/VSC/ABS systems are operating.
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Disabling the TRC system
If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow,
the TRC system may reduce power from
the hybrid system to the wheels. Pressing
the
switch to turn the system off may
make it easier for you to rock the vehicle in
order to free it.
To turn the TRC system off, quickly press
and release the
switch.
The “Traction Control Turned Off” will be
shown on the multi-information display.
Press the switch again to turn the sys-
tem back on.
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Disabling both TRC and VSC systems
To turn the TRC and VSC systems 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 “Traction Control Turned Off” will
be shown on the multi-information display.
*
Press the switch again to turn the sys-
tem back on.
*
: On vehicles with PCS (Pre-Collision
System), PCS will also be disabled (only
Pre-Collision warning is available). The
PCS warning light will come on and a
message will be displayed on the
multi-information display. (
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P.293)
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When the message is displayed on the
multi-information display showing that
TRC has been disabled even if the
switch has not been pressed
TRC cannot be operated. Contact your
Lexus dealer.
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Operating conditions of hill-start assist
control
When the following four conditions are met,
the hill-start assist control will operate:
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The shift position is in a position other
than P or N (when stating off for-
ward/backward on an upward incline)
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The vehicle is stopped
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The accelerator pedal is not depressed
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The parking brake is not engaged
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Automatic system cancelation of
hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control will turn off in any
of the following situations:
●
Shift the shift position to P or N
●
The accelerator pedal is depressed
●
The parking brake is engaged
●
2 seconds at maximum elapsed after the
brake pedal is released
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VGRS is disabled when
VGRS may stop operating in the following
situations.
In this event, the steering wheel may move
from its straight forward position, but it will
return when the system restarts.
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When the steering wheel is operated for
an extended period of time while the
vehicle is stopped or is moving very
slowly (on vehicles with LDH, DRS is dis-
abled together with VGRS)
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