1952-4. Using other driving systems2When driving■Hill-start assist control is operational when●The shift lever is in the D or S position.●The brake pedal is not depressed.●The system has detected that the vehicle is moving backward.■EPS operation soundWhen the steering wheel operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be heard.This does not indicate a malfunction.■Reduced effectiveness of EPSThe effectiveness of EPS is reduced to prevent the system from overheating whenthere is frequent steering input over an extended period of time. The steering wheelmay feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain from excessive steering input orstop the vehicle and turn the engine OFF. Th e system should return to normal within10 minutes.■If the slip indicator comes onIt may indicate a malfunction in the VSC, TR AC or hill start assist control function.Contact your Lexus dealer.CAUTION■The ABS does not operate effectively when●The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as excessivelyworn tires on a snow covered road).●The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on the wet or slick road.■Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of normal condi-tionsThe ABS is not designed to shorten the ve hicle's stopping distance. Always main-tain a safe distance from the vehicle in fron t of you, especially in the following situa-tions.●When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads●When driving with tire chains●When driving over bumps in the road●When driving over roads with potholes or roads with uneven surfaces
