2001 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual - Page 120

'01 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0106) Vehicle skid control system (four −wheel drive models) CAUTION 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 comes 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. D Do not rely excessively on the vehicle skid control system. Even if the vehicle skid control system is operating, you must always drive carefully and attentively to avoid serious injury. Reckless driving will result in an unexpected accident. If the slip indicator light flashes, sounding an alarm sounds, special care should be taken while driving. D Only use tires of 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 skid control system may not function correctly. When replacing the tires or wheels, contact your Toyota dealer. 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. 120 2001 MY HIGHLANDER_U (OM48432U)