traction control Lexus IS200t 2015 Owner's Manual

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IS200t_EE(OM53D19E)The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as
they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS
airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or
by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional before you scrap your vehicle.
Scrapping of your Lexus
Your vehicle contains batteries and/or accumulators. Do not discard them into the
environment but cooperate with separate collection (Directive 2006/66/EC).
CAUTION
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and
certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which
could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or
pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts the
driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a
collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or others.
■General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use
the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or sh ift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a
danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon
roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold tem-
peratures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

2854-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
IS200t_EE(OM53D19E)
◆ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if the
brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface
◆Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation
◆VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning on
slippery road surfaces
◆VSC+ (Vehicle Stability Control+)
Provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional stability when swerving on slippery road sur-
faces by controlling steering performance.
◆TRC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
◆Hill-start assist control
Prevents the vehicle from rolling backward when starting on an incline or slip-
pery slope
◆EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turn the
steering wheel
Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following systems oper-
ate automatically in response to various driving situations. Be aware, however,
that these systems are supplementary and should not be relied upon too
heavily when operating the vehicle.

5018-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS200t_EE(OM53D19E)
ABS warning lightIndicates a malfunction in:
•The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) sys-
tem
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Pre-crash safety system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system)
The warning light will operate as follows, even when the system is
not malfunctioning:
• The light will flash quickly when the system is operating. (→ P. 2 9 1 )
• The light will turn on when the pre-crash safety system is dis- abled. ( →P. 2 9 2 )
• The light will turn on when the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
system is disabled. ( →P. 2 8 8 )
• The light will flash when the system cannot temporarily be used.
(→ P. 5 1 5 )
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
Slip indicator
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system;
• The TRC (Traction Control) system; or
• The hill-start assist control system
The light will flash when the VSC or the TRC system is operating.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the au tomatic headlight leveling system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

5148-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates that the TRC (Traction Control) system has
been deactivated
→ Tu r n t h e T R C o n . ( →P. 2 8 7 )
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to be changed.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the message
has been reset.)
→ Check the engine oil, and change if necessary.
After changing the engine oil, the message should
be reset.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the fuel in jectors require maintenance
soon
→ Have any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional
add injector cleaner to the fuel tank and reset the
message as necessary.
Indicates that the engine oil should be changed. (After
the engine oil is changed and the message has been
reset.)
→Check and change the engine oil, and oil filter by
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional. After
changing the engine oil, the message should be
reset.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the fuel injectors require maintenance
→ Have any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional
add injector cleaner to the fuel tank and reset the
message.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Automatic High Beam switch is
pressed while the headlights are in low beam.
→Turn the high beam on and press the Automatic
High Beam switch again.
(If equipped)
Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
system was turned off, the pre-crash brake system oper-
ation is stopped
→Tu r n t h e V S C o n . ( →P. 2 8 8 )
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions

608Alphabetical index
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Tire pressure warning system ......... 452Function .................................................. 452
Initializing................................................453
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters................ 452
Registering ID codes .......................453
Tire pressure warning reset switch....................................................453
Warning light .......................................502
Tires ............................................................. 451
Chains ...................................................... 310
Checking .................................................451
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ..............................................533
If you have a flat tire ..............522, 533
Inflation pressure................................ 572
Replacing ............................................... 522
Rotating tires ........................................ 452
Size............................................................ 572
Snow tires ................................................. 311
Spare tire................................................ 522
Tire pressure warning system ..... 452
Warning light .......................................502 Tools................................................523, 534
Top strap ......................................................72
Towing ...................................................... 492
Emergency towing ........................... 492
Towing capacity................................. 564
Towing eyelet ...................................... 495
Trailer towing ....................................... 188
Traction Control (TRC) ..................... 285
Trailer towing .......................................... 188
Transmission.............................................201
Automatic transmission.................... 201
Driving mode select switch.......... 283
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................... 549
M mode.................................................. 204
Paddle shift switches........................ 203
TRC (Traction Control) ..................... 285
Trip meters ................................................. 95