Get Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake -> Enhanced vehicle stability control system Guide for Toyota Rav4 SUV Third Generation (2006-2012)

’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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’07 Rav4_U (L/O 0701)

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.

In the following cases, contact your Toyota

dealer:

D The warning light does not come on

when the ignition key is turned to

“ON”.

D The warning light remains on after the

ignition key is turned to “ON”.

If the vehicle is going to skid during driv-

ing, the slip indicator light blinks and an

alarm sounds intermittently. Special care

should be taken while driving.

“VSC” warning light

D The warning light comes on while driv-

ing.

This light warns that there is a problem

somewhere in the following systems:

D Traction control system

The slip indicator light comes on for a few

seconds when the ignition key is turned

to “ON”. If the indicator light does not

come on when the ignition key is turned

to “ON”, contact your Toyota dealer.

D “AUTO LSD” system

D Vehicle stability control system

D Downhill assist control system

D Hill−start assist control system

The light will come on when the ignition

key is turned to “ON”. When the systems

are work properly, the light turns off after

a few seconds.

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’07 Rav4_U (L/O 0701)

Enhanced vehicle stability

control system

(four−wheel drive models)

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, active

torque control 4WD. This system auto-

matically controls the brakes, engine

and power steering as well as driving

force to all the 4 wheels to help pre-

vent the vehicle from skidding when

cornering on a slippery road surface or

operating steering wheel abruptly.

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.

This system activates when the vehicle

speed exceeds about 15 km/h (9 mph).

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.)

If the vehicle is going to skid during driv-

ing, the slip indicator light blinks and an

alarm sounds intermittently. Special care

should be taken while driving.

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.

The slip indicator light comes on for a few

seconds when the ignition key is turned

to “ON”. If the indicator light does not

come on when the ignition key is turned

to “ON”, contact your Toyota dealer.

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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’07 Rav4_U (L/O 0701)

Downhill assist control system

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 downhill assist control system as-

sists the deceleration of the engine

brake when you drive down a steep hill.

When you are driving down

a

hill,

pushing the “DAC” switch turns on the

system. If the vehicle is traveling at a

speed of 25 km/h (15 mph) or less, you

can descend at a constant speed.

In the following cases, contact your Toyota

dealer:

D The warning light does not come on

when the ignition key is turned to

“ON”.

CAUTION

Do not rely excessively on the down-

hill assist control system. It may not

be able to maintain a low speed over

road surfaces or off−road surfaces on

which sliding can easily occur, such

as extremely steep slopes or icy or

muddy roads.

D The warning light remains on after the

ignition key is turned to “ON”.

“VSC” warning light

D The warning light comes on while driv-

ing.

This light warns that there is a problem

somewhere in the following systems:

D Traction control system

D Vehicle stability control system

D Downhill assist control system

D Hill−start assist control system

TO ACTIVATE THE DOWNHILL ASSIST

CONTROL SYSTEM

1. In order to make full use of the en-

gine brake, put the transmission se-

lector lever in “L” (forward) or “R”

(reverse).

The light will come on when the ignition

key is turned to “ON”. When the systems

are work properly, the light turns off after

a few seconds.

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