’07 Rav4_U (L/O 0701)
Enhanced vehicle stability
control system
(two−wheel drive vehicles)
If the light comes on while driving, all the
above systems will not work. In such a
case, the brakes will operate when applied
(no electronic assistance will be avail-
able), and it will be possible to continue
driving the vehicle.
The vehicle stability control system
helps provide integrated control of the
such systems as the anti−lock brake,
brake assist, traction control, engine
control, electric power steering. This
CAUTION
D Do not rely excessively on the ve-
hicle stability control system. Even
if the vehicle stability control sys-
tem is operating, you must always
drive carefully and attentively to
avoid death or serious injury. Reck-
less driving will result in an unex-
pected accident. If the slip indicator
light flashes, and an alarm sounds,
special care should be taken while
driving.
system
automatically
controls
the
brakes, engine and power steering to
help prevent the vehicle from skidding
when cornering on a slippery road sur-
face or operating steering wheel abrupt-
ly.
In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer:
D The warning light does not come on
when the ignition key is turned to
“ON”.
This system activates when the vehicle
speed exceeds about 15 km/h (9 mph).
D The warning light remains on after the
ignition key is turned to “ON”.
A sound may be heard from the engine
compartment for a few seconds when the
engine is started or just after the vehicle
begins to move. This means that the sys-
tem is in the self−check mode. This sound
does not indicate a malfunction.
D Use only tires of the specified size.
The size, manufacturer, brand and
tread pattern for all 4 tires should
be the same. If you use the tires
other than specified, or different
type or size, the vehicle stability
control system may not function
correctly. When replacing the tires
or wheels, contact your Toyota deal-
er. (See “Checking and replacing
tires” on page 404 in Section 7−2.)
D The warning light comes on while driv-
ing.
D In situations where the road surface
is covered with ice or snow, your
vehicle should be fitted with snow
tires or tire chains.
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2007 RAV4 from Dec. ’06 Prod. (OM42662U)
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