2001 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual - Page 117

'01 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0106) Traction control system (four −wheel drive models) If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle: While the "VSC" warning light comes on, the traction 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 traction control system is in the self −check mode, and does not indicate malfunction. When the traction control system is operating, you may feel vibration or noise of your vehicle, caused by operation of the brakes. This indicates the system is functioning properly. When getting the vehicle out of mud or new snow, etc. the traction control system will help operate to prevent the wheels from spinning. D The "VSC" warning light and "TRAC OFF" indicator/warning light do not come on after the ignition is turned on. D The "VSC" warning light and "TRAC OFF" indicator/warning light are left on after the ignition is turned on. D The "VSC" warning light and "TRAC OFF" indicator/warning light come on while driving. The traction control system automatically helps control the spinning of 4 wheels which may occur when accelerating on slippery road surfaces, thus assisting driver to control the driving power of 4 wheels. When you turn the ignition switch on, the traction control system always turns on automatically, and the slip indicator light will go off after about a few seconds. If the slip indicator light does not come on when the ignition is turned on, contact your Toyota dealer. Leave the system on during ordinary driving so that it can operate when needed. When traction control is applied, the slip indicator light blinks. 2001 MY HIGHLANDER_U (OM48432U) CAUTION Under certain slippery road conditions, full traction of the vehicle and power to the front 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 will cause the vehicle to lose traction. 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 appropriate and cautious pace. 117