Lexus RC F User Manual

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
vent the drive wheels from spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerat-
ing on slippery roads
■ Hill-start assist control
Helps to reduce the backward move-
ment of the vehicle when starting on an
uphill
■ EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce
the amount of effort needed to turn the
steering wheel
■ AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspen-
sion System)
By independently controlling the
damping force of the shock absorbers
for each of the 4 wheels according to
the road and driving conditions, this
system helps riding comfort with supe-
rior vehicle stability, and helps good
vehicle posture (P.232)
■ VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Inte-
grated Management)
Provides integrated control of the
ABS, brake assist, TRC, VSC, hill-start
assist control and EPS systems
Helps to maintain vehicle stability when
swerving on slippery road surfaces by
controlling the brakes, engine output
and steering assist.
■ Emergency brake signal
When the brakes are applied suddenly,
the stop lights automatically flash to
alert the vehicle behind
■ When the TRC/VSC systems are oper-
ating
The slip indicator light will flash while the
TRC/VSC systems are operating.
■ Disabling the TRC system
If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow,
the TRC system may reduce power from
the engine 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 “TRC OFF” indicator light will come
on.
Press the switch again to turn the sys-
tem back on.
■ Turning off both TRC and VSC system
To turn the TRC and VSC systems off, press
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Lexus RC F Specifications

General

Brand	Lexus
Model	RC F
Category	Automobile
Language	English