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’01 4Runner_U (L/O 0008)

Traction control system

(two−wheel drive models)

NOTICE

Do not drive on a dry paved surface

in “L4” (LOCKED) mode. This may

damage the locking mechanism and

the drive system.

Do not drive on a dry paved surface

in “L4” (LOCKED) mode. This may

damage the locking mechanism and

the drive system.

SHIFTING BETWEEN “L4” (UNLOCKED)

AND “L4” (LOCKED)

To shift between unlock and lock

modes in “L”, push the center differential

lock switch.

This can be done at any vehicle speed.

The traction control system automatical-

ly helps control the spinning of rear

wheels which may occur when acceler-

ating on slippery road surfaces, by con-

trolling the output of the brake and en-

gine. Thus, the system assists driver to

control the driving power of rear

wheels.

If the indicator light flashes when you

push the center differential lock switch,

drive straight ahead while accelerating or

decelerating.

CAUTION

Never push the center differential

lock switch if wheels are slipping.

Stop the slipping or spinning before

shifting.

When you turn the ignition switch on, the

traction control system always turns on

automatically, and the slip indicator light

will come on. The indicator lights will go

off after about a few seconds.

If the slip indicator lights is left on after

the ignition is turned on, have your ve-

hicle checked by your Toyota dealer as

soon as possible.

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Leave the system on during ordinary driv-

ing so that it can operate when needed.

When traction control is applied, the slip

indicator light blinks.

If your wheels get stuck in a ditch or

when you are driving on slippery or

bumpy surface, turn off the traction control

system because its function that controls

engine performance interferes with the

process of freeing your wheels.

You may hear

sound in the engine

compartment for a few seconds when the

engine is started or just after the vehicle

is started. This means that the traction

control system is in the self−check mode,

and does not indicate malfunction. When

the traction control system is operating,

you may feel vibration or noise of your

vehicle, caused by operation of the

brakes. This indicates the system is func-

tioning properly.

You can turn off the traction control

system by pushing the “TRAC OFF”

switch. The “TRAC OFF” indicator light

will come on. Pushing the “TRAC OFF”

switch a second time turns on the trac-

tion control system again and the

“TRAC OFF” indicator light will go off.

When getting the vehicle out of mud or

new snow, etc. the traction control system

will help operate to prevent the wheels

from spinning.

The traction control system will automati-

cally go on, and the “TRAC OFF” indicator

light will go off when you drive over 30

km/h (19 mph) even if the “TRAC OFF”

switch is pushed to cancel the traction

control system.

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Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly

When the “VSC/TRAC” warning light and

“TRAC OFF” indicator light come on the

traction control system does not operate,

but there is no problem to continue your

driving.

may turn on the “TRAC OFF” indicator

light and “VSC/TRAC” warning light. It is

normal if it goes out after a few seconds.

The brake actuator temperature increases

during continuous operation of the traction

control system or vehicle skid control sys-

tem such as on slippery roads. If the

brake actuator temperature becomes too

high while the traction control system or

vehicle skid control system is operating,

a buzzer will start to sound intermittently

to indicate that the traction control system

can no longer operate. In this case, imme-

diately stop your vehicle at a safe place.

If the system continues to operate, the

buzzer sound changes from intermittent to

In the following cases, contact your Toyota

dealer:

D The “VSC/TRAC” warning light and

“TRAC OFF” indicator light do not

come on after the ignition is turned to

on.

D The “VSC/TRAC” warning light “TRAC

OFF” indicator light are left on after the

ignition is turned to on.

Traction control system failure warning

These lights warn that when there is a

problem somewhere in the traction control

system.

CAUTION

continuous.

(The

continuous

buzzer

Under certain slippery road condi-

tions, full traction of the vehicle and

power to the rear wheels can not be

maintained, even though the traction

control system is in operation. Do not

drive the vehicle under any speed or

maneuvering conditions which will

cause the vehicle to lose traction. In

situations where the road surface is

covered with ice or snow, your ve-

hicle should be fitted with snow tires

or tire chains. Always drive at ap-

propriate and cautious pace.

sounds for about 3 seconds.) At the time

the “VSC/TRAC” warning light will come

on and the traction control system tempo-

rarily stops operating in order to protect

the brake actuator. (Although the traction

control system does not operate, there is

no problem to continue your driving.) The

system will be automatically restored after

a short time and the “VSC/TRAC” warning

light goes out.

If the “TRAC OFF” indicator light and

“VSC/TRAC” warning light come on, have

your vehicle checked by Toyota dealer as

soon as possible.

The lights will come on when the ignition

key is turned to “ON”, and will go off after

about a few seconds.

The lights may come on for 60 seconds

after the ignition key is turned to the “ON”

position. It is normal if they go out after

a while.

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