’07 Rav4_U (L/O 0701)
Traction control system
The traction control system automatical-
ly helps prevent the spinning of the
front wheels (two−wheel drive models)
or 4 wheels (four−wheel drive models)
when the vehicle is started or acceler-
ated on slippery road surfaces.
When the traction control system is oper-
ating, the following conditions occur:
D The system controls the spinning of the
front wheels (two−wheel drive models)
or 4 wheels (four−wheels drive mod-
els). At this time, the slip indicator light
blinks.
When the ignition key is turned to “ON”,
the system automatically turns on.
D The vehicle may vibrate or make
a
noise due to brake operation. This indi-
cates the system is functioning proper-
ly.
CAUTION
Under certain slippery road condi-
tions, full traction of the vehicle and
power to the front wheels (two−wheel
drive models) or 4 wheels (four−wheel
drive models) cannot be maintained,
even though the traction control sys-
tem is in operation. Do not drive the
vehicle under any speed or maneuver-
ing conditions which may cause the
vehicle to lose traction control. If the
road surface is covered with ice or
snow, your vehicle should be fitted
with snow tires or tire chains. Always
drive at a speed that is appropriate
for the present road conditions.
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.
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.
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2007 RAV4 from Dec. ’06 Prod. (OM42662U)
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