2001 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual - Page 118

'01 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0106) Vehicle skid control system (two −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: D The "VSC" warning light does not come on after the ignition is turned on. D The "VSC" warning light is left on after the ignition is turned on. D The "VSC" warning light comes on while driving. CAUTION TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE WARNING This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the vehicle skid control system or traction control system. The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to "ON", and will go off after about a few seconds. If the "VSC" warning light comes on, the vehicle skid control system and traction control system do not work. However, as conventional braking operates when applied, there is no problem to continue your driving. Under certain slippery road conditions, full traction of the vehicle and power to 4 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. The vehicle skid control system helps integrated control of several 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. When you turn the ignition switch on, the slip indicator light will come on. 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. 2001 MY HIGHLANDER_U (OM48432U) 118