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Traction control system

(two−wheel drive models)

If the “4LO” (low speed four−wheel drive)

indicator light continues to blink and the

buzzer sounds when you operate the mul-

ti−mode control switch knob to the “H4” or

“L4” position, drive forward or backward in

The traction control system automatical-

ly helps prevent the spinning of rear

wheels when the vehicle is started or

accelerated on slippery road surfaces.

When the engine switch is turned to “ON”,

the system automatically turns on.

short distance, then stop the vehicle

completely, shift the automatic transmis-

sion selector lever securely into “N” and

operate the switch knob again.

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CAUTION

If the indicator continues to blink even if

doing so, contact your Toyota dealer as

soon as possible. There may be a trouble

in the four−wheel drive system.

Under certain slippery road condi-

tions, full traction of the vehicle and

power to the rear wheels cannot be

maintained, even though the traction

control system is in operation. Do not

drive the vehicle under any speed or

maneuvering conditions which may

cause the vehicle to lose traction

control. In situations where the road

surface is covered with ice or snow,

your vehicle should be fitted with

snow tires or tire chains. Always

drive at an appropriate and cautious

speed for the present road condi-

tions.

NORMAL DRIVING MODE

CAUTION

Leave the system on during ordinary

driving so that it can operate when

needed.

Never operate the multi−mode control

switch knob if the wheels are slip-

ping. Stop the slipping or spinning

before operating.

You may hear

sound in the engine

compartment for a few seconds when the

engine is started or just after the vehicle

begins to move. This means that the trac-

tion control system is in the self−check

mode, but does not indicate a malfunction.

When the traction control system is oper-

ating, the following conditions occur:

D The system controls the spinning of the

rear wheels. At this time, the slip indi-

cator light blinks.

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D You may feel vibration or noise in your

vehicle, caused by operation of the

brakes. This indicates the system is

functioning properly.

At the time the slip indicator light will

come on and the traction control system

temporarily stops operating in order to

protect the brake actuator. (Although the

traction control system does not operate,

there is no problem to continue your driv-

ing.) The system will be automatically re-

stored after a short time and the slip indi-

cator light goes out.

The slip indicator light comes on for a few

seconds when the engine switch is turned

to “ON”. If the indicator light does not

come on when the engine switch is turned

on, contact your Toyota dealer.

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The brake actuator temperature increases

during continuous operation of the traction

control system, the “AUTO LSD” system,

the vehicle stability control system and

the hill−start assist control system such

as on slippery roads.

TRACTION CONTROL OFF MODE

If your wheels get stuck in an ditch

when you are driving on a severe off

road and sand, turn off the traction

control system. This system that con-

trols engine performance interferes with

the process of freeing your wheels.

If the brake actuator temperature becomes

too high while any of the systems is oper-

ating, a buzzer will start to sound intermit-

tently to indicate that the traction control

system can no longer operate. In this

case, immediately stop your vehicle at a

safe place.

To turn off: Briefly push the “VSC OFF”

switch.

If the system continues to operate, the

buzzer sound changes from intermittent to

The “AUTO LSD” and slip indicator lights

will come on.

continuous.

(The

continuous

buzzer

sounds for about 3 seconds.)

The vehicle stability control system is al-

ways activated, even if the traction control

system is turned off.

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To turn on: Briefly push the “VSC OFF”

switch once again.

Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly

may turn on the light. It is normal if it

goes out after a few seconds.

The “AUTO LSD” and slip indicator lights

will go off.

If the “VSC OFF” warning light flashes

while driving, the traction control system

does not work. However, as normal brak-

ing operates when being applied, there is

no problem to continue your driving.

If the engine is turned off while the

“AUTO LSD” and slip indicator lights are

on and then restarted, the indicator lights

will turn off automatically.

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In the following cases, contact your Toyota

dealer:

When you push and hold the “VSC OFF”

switch for 3 seconds or more with the

vehicle stopped, turn off the vehicle stabil-

ity control system. See “Vehicle stability

control system” on page 183 in this Sec-

tion.

D The warning light does not come on

after the engine switch is turned to

“ON”.

“VSC OFF” warning light

D The warning light remains on after the

“AUTO LSD” and slip indicator lights come

on for a few seconds when the engine

switch is turned to “ON”. If the indicator

lights do not come on when the engine

switch is turned to “ON”, contact your

Toyota dealer.

engine switch is turned to “ON”.

This light flashing warns that there is a

problem somewhere in the following.

D The warning light flashes while driving.

D Traction control system

D “AUTO LSD” system

D Vehicle stability control system

D Hill−start assist control system

CAUTION

When the system is normal and the en-

gine switch is turned to “ON”, the warning

light will come on and will go off after a

few seconds.

Do not drive with the traction control

system continuously turned off.

It is not a malfunction that the warning

light may stay on for 60 seconds after the

engine switch is turned to “ON”.

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