Lexus RX300 2001, Owner'S Manual

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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U)
If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a
malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning
light system. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible
to service the vehicle:
The “VSC” warning light and “TRAC OFF” indicator/warning
light do not come on after the ignition is turned to on.
The “VSC” warning light and “TRAC OFF” indicator/warning
light remain on after the ignition is turned to on.
The “VSC” warning light and “TRAC OFF” indicator/warning
light come on while driving without pushing “TRAC OFF”
switch.
(l) Vehicle Skid Control System Warning
Light (Four–wheel drive models)
This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the
vehicle skid control system, traction control system or brake
assist system.
The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to “ON”,
and will go off after a few seconds.
If the “VSC” warning light comes on, the vehicle skid control
system, traction control system and brake assist system do not
work. However, as conventional braking operates when
applied, there is no problem to continue your driving.
If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a
malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning
light system. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible
to service the vehicle:
The “VSC” warning light does not come on after the ignition
is turned to on.
The “VSC” warning light remains on after the ignition is
turned to on.
The “VSC” warning light comes on while driving.
(m) Automatic Transmission Fluid
Temperature Warning Light
This light warns that the automatic transmission fluid
temperature is too high.
If this light comes on while you are driving, slow down and pull
off the road. Stop the vehicle at a safe place and put the
selector lever in “P” and leave the engine idling until the light
goes off. If the light goes off, you can start the vehicle again.
If the light does not go off, call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair
shop for assistance.
NOTICE
Continued driving with the warning light on may
damage the automatic transmission.