When did Lexus start making the RX?
1997
Conceived as Lexus’—and by extension, Toyota’s—first true luxury crossover, Lexus initially launched the first-generation RX in Japan as the Toyota Harrier for 1997; the SUV arrived in the U.S. shortly thereafter in 1998 for the 1999 model year.
What does VSC mean on a 2001 Lexus?
Vehicle Stability Control
migration_judge_roy answered 7 years ago. VSC stands for Vehicle Stability Control. It’s a program that helps regulate your shocks, and brakes during emergency maneuvers. It comes on when the computer detects some kind of problem. The check engine light coming on makes sense also.
Is there a problem with the 2001 Lexus RX 300?
Gentlemen, 2001 RX 300 has a company defect. The transmissions are failing; I have replace the transmission twice so far at 120,000 miles. I believe this to be a factory problem with the entire model for several years 1999 through 2002. I wish Lexus would step up to the plate and fix these vehicle’s transmissions. $2500 to $6,000 EACH REPAIR!
What does VSC do on a Lexus RX 300?
For 2001, Lexus has added Vehicle Skid Control (VSC — a stability control system) and Brake Assist (which applies full braking pressure in panic situations quicker than your feet can) as standard equipment on all RX 300s. The RX 300 tackles daily driver tasks quite well.
What’s the cargo capacity of a Lexus RX 300?
Rather than employ a conventional body-on-frame design, Lexus built the RX 300 on a unibody platform that shares more than a passing resemblance with the Toyota Camry. With dimensions similar to those of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the RX 300 can be classified a midsize SUV, thanks to a maximum cargo capacity measurement of 75 cubic feet.
How to drain a battery on a Lexus RX300?
Then, with a volt-ohm-milli-amp meter, connect the meter in between the negative post and negative terminal of the battery and have it on the 10 amp scale. wait at least 30-45 seconds to let the computers go to sleep. This is with the key out, all lights off and all doors closed.