IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

How to turn off "traction off" text when traction control is off

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-06-15, 12:44 PM
  #1  
FSportIS
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
 
FSportIS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: CA
Posts: 2,191
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default How to turn off "traction off" text when traction control is off

I turn off traction control a lot when I drive my car . The pedal dancing works on both 2006 IS350 as well as 2012 IS250. However, on the 2012 IS250 the "traction off" text always pops back up on the dash no matter what screen information I choose. This prevents me from seeing the gear that the car is engaged at. How do you turn off that text?

I don't have this issue on the 2006 IS350 because I can freely see the gears, MPG, temp etc even when traction control is off.
Old 01-08-15, 01:07 PM
  #2  
Gville350
Moderator
iTrader: (10)
 
Gville350's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 11,568
Likes: 0
Received 430 Likes on 384 Posts
Default

Why don't you just hold down the T/C button for 5 seconds on the 2012?
Old 01-08-15, 01:13 PM
  #3  
FSportIS
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
 
FSportIS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: CA
Posts: 2,191
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

Yep, i do that too. Same effect though, the stupid "TRAC OFF" text is still displaying on the dashboard. If I try to switch to see other information, the "TRAC OFF" text pop backs in like 5 seconds later. Is there a way to turn that annoying "TRAC OFF" text lol ..
Old 01-08-15, 04:00 PM
  #4  
Jeff Lange
Keeping it Real
iTrader: (1)
 
Jeff Lange's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Edmonton, CA
Posts: 5,016
Received 584 Likes on 393 Posts
Default

I don't believe there is a way to disable the text, at least not from what I've ever seen.



Jeff
Old 01-08-15, 04:00 PM
  #5  
tomiv9
Pole Position
 
tomiv9's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: NJ
Posts: 249
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

I'd be curious to know this too, but I'm guessing there is no way to turn off the message. Prob safety thing.
Old 01-08-15, 04:17 PM
  #6  
FSportIS
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
 
FSportIS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: CA
Posts: 2,191
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

Yeah, definitely a safety thing to remind us no traction control haha. Do you guys think there should be an override mode somewhere to disable it?

The weird thing is that I can switch to other information on my 2006 IS350 and the "TRAC OFF" doesn't come back on. It just does not work on the 2012 IS250 though
Old 01-08-15, 04:33 PM
  #7  
tomiv9
Pole Position
 
tomiv9's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: NJ
Posts: 249
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by FSportIS
Yeah, definitely a safety thing to remind us no traction control haha. Do you guys think there should be an override mode somewhere to disable it?

The weird thing is that I can switch to other information on my 2006 IS350 and the "TRAC OFF" doesn't come back on. It just does not work on the 2012 IS250 though
My 2009 250 is same way, can switch to other info but msg comes back after few secs. Must of changed it between 07 and 09.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
DiverseIS
IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present)
2
06-30-19 04:36 AM
rscott22
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
21
07-22-17 08:35 PM
RyPeredo
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
10
01-11-16 11:14 PM
love67
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
12
04-30-09 10:27 PM
donm3ga
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
6
04-03-07 02:26 PM



Quick Reply: How to turn off "traction off" text when traction control is off



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:01 PM.