Causing the VSC Dash Light to Illuminate
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Racer
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Causing the VSC Dash Light to Illuminate
2015 RX350 FWD with 34,250 miles. We purchased it in late October 2018. The factory warranty is in effect until mid-August 2019.
Before I schedule a warranty service with our local dealership I want to find out if any other owners can trigger the amber Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) light to illuminate on the dash just by pressing down harder on the brake pedal..
I have discovered that if I come to a full stop, allow the vehicle to sit still for two or three seconds, then press the brake pedal down harder, a chime sounds and the amber VSC light begins flashing on the dash. Moving the gearshift into Park and then back into Drive again will turn the flashing VSC light off.
Can anyone else duplicate this sequence on your vehicle? Please try it and let me know. I believe it is a fault since the VSC system should only kick in when the vehicle is moving and experiences some form of wheel slippage on the road.
Before I schedule a warranty service with our local dealership I want to find out if any other owners can trigger the amber Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) light to illuminate on the dash just by pressing down harder on the brake pedal..
I have discovered that if I come to a full stop, allow the vehicle to sit still for two or three seconds, then press the brake pedal down harder, a chime sounds and the amber VSC light begins flashing on the dash. Moving the gearshift into Park and then back into Drive again will turn the flashing VSC light off.
Can anyone else duplicate this sequence on your vehicle? Please try it and let me know. I believe it is a fault since the VSC system should only kick in when the vehicle is moving and experiences some form of wheel slippage on the road.
Pole Position
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This is normal.
Its the hill hold feature. It's designed when coming to a stop on a steep grade you can activate it by doing just as you say. When you release the brake pedal the brakes will stay on for another second or two before releasing, giving you a chance to get your foot onto the gas pedal and avoid rolling back.
Its the hill hold feature. It's designed when coming to a stop on a steep grade you can activate it by doing just as you say. When you release the brake pedal the brakes will stay on for another second or two before releasing, giving you a chance to get your foot onto the gas pedal and avoid rolling back.
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