2015 Lexus ES350 Vsc

23Pictorial index
ES350_300h_OM_OM33B99U_(U)Seat heater and ventilator switches
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 478
Heated steering wheel switch
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 478
Rear sunshade switch
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 495
Driving mode select switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 311
EV drive mode switch
*3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 219
VSC OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 315
Remote Touch
*1
Lexus Display Audio controller*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 113, 352
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2: If equipped
*3: Hybrid vehicles
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Instrument cluster
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(→ P. 2 3 0 ) Cruise control “SET”
indicator (
→P. 254, 258)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→ P. 2 3 3 )
(if equipped)
“LDA” (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator ( →P. 2 74 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 2 3 3 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( →P. 2 8 1 )
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 2 3 4 )
*1, 2Slip indicator
(→ P. 314, 319)
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( →P. 2 3 7 ) *1VSC OFF indicator
(→ P. 3 1 5 )
Fog light indicator
( → P. 2 4 4 )
*1, 3
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(→ P. 322)
(hybrid
vehicles)
“READY” indicator
( → P. 2 1 2 )*4
(if equipped)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators
(→ P. 3 2 8 )
(hybrid
vehicles)EV indicator ( →P. 7 5 )
*1
(gasoline
vehicles)
Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( →P. 1 0 9 )
Cruise control indicator
( → P. 254, 258)
*1
“A I R B A G O N / O F F ”
indicator ( →P. 5 0 )
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator ( →P. 2 5 8 )

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■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in D or range S4 or higher of S has been selected.
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.
●Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased by first
accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the lever down to
set the new speed.
■Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following situa-
tions.
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below the
preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
●Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
●VSC is activated.
■If the warning message for the cruise control is shown on the multi-information dis-
play
Press the “ON/OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press the but-
ton again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels immediately
after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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■Dynamic radar cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
The vehicle can accelerate normally. After acceleration, the set speed resumes.
However, during vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehicle speed may
decrease below the set speed in order to maintain the distance to the vehicle ahead.
■Automatic cancelation of vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled in the following
situations:
●Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
●VSC is activated.
●The sensor cannot operate correctly because it is covered in some way.
●The windshield wipers are operating at high speed (when the wipers are in AUTO
mode or the high speed wiper operation).
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled for any other
reason, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.

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Driving
■Automatic cancelation of constant speed control
The cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in the following situations:
●Actual vehicle speed is more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below the set
vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
●Vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
●VSC is activated.
■Radar sensor and grille cover
Always keep the sensor and grille cover clean to ensure that the vehicle-to-vehicle
distance control operates properly. (Some obstructions, such as snow, ice and plastic
objects, cannot be detected by the obstruction sensor.)
Dynamic radar cruise control is canceled if an obstruction is detected.
■Warning messages and buzzers for dynamic radar cruise control
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or to
inform the driver of the need for caution while driving. (→P. 6 3 8 )
Grille cover
Radar sensor
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Driving
Driving assist systems
◆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
◆Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control)
Provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional stability when swerving on slippery road
surfaces by controlling steering performance.
◆TRAC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from spin-
ning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
◆Hill-start assist control (hybrid vehicles)
→ P. 319
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following systems
operate 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.

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◆EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to
turn the steering wheel
◆PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if equipped)
→ P. 321
XGasoline vehicles
The slip indicator light will flash
while the TRAC/VSC systems are
operating.
XHybrid vehicles
The slip indicator light will flash
while the TRAC/VSC/ABS sys-
tems are operating.
When the TRAC/VSC/ABS (hybrid vehicles) systems are operat-
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Driving
If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow, the TRAC system may
reduce power from the engine to the wheels. Pressing to turn the system off may make it easier for you to rock the vehi-
cle in order to free it.
To turn the TRAC system off, quickly
press and release .
The “TRAC OFF” will be shown on the
multi-information display. Press
again to turn the system back
on.
■Turning off both TRAC and VSC systems
To turn the TRAC and VSC systems off, press and hold for more than 3 sec-
onds while the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will come on and the “TRAC OFF” will be shown on the
multi-information display.
Press again to turn the systems back on.
Disabling the TRAC system