2001 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 134

'01 AVALON U (L/O 0008) Vehicle skid control system If the vehicles is going to skid during driving, the slip indicator light flashes and an alarm sounds intermittently. The vehicle skid control system activates when the vehicle speed is about more than 15 km/h (9 mph). While the "VSC" warning light and "VSC OFF" indicator light come on, the vehicle skid control system cannot be operated. You may hear a 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 vehicle skid control is in the self −check mode and does not indicate a malfunction. The vehicle skid control system helps provide comprehensive control of the systems such as an anti −lock brake system, brake assist system, traction control, engine control, etc. This system automatically controls the output of the brakes or engine to help prevent the vehicle from skidding when cornering on a slippery road surface or abrupt steering wheel operation occurs. You can turn off the vehicle skid control system by pushing the "VSC OFF" switch. The "VSC OFF" indicator light will come on. Pushing the "VSC OFF" switch a second time turns the system again and the "VSC OFF" indicator light will go off. At this time, the traction control also turns off and on simultaneously. When you turn the ignition switch on, this system always turns on. 134 2001 MY AVALON (OM22491U)