2001 Toyota Sequoia Owners Manual - Page 140

01_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0009) Traction control system (two −wheel drive models) SHIFTING BETWEEN "H" AND "L4" If the front drive control lever is shifted from "L4" to "H", the mode will be "H" (4WD). Stop the vehicle and put the transmission in "N". With your foot holding down the brake pedal, move the front drive control lever. If the indicator light flashes when you move the front drive control lever or automatic transmission lever, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating. Leave the system on during ordinary driving so that it can operate when needed. When traction control is applied, the slip indicator light blinks. 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. CAUTION Never move the front drive control lever if wheels are slipping. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting. NOTICE Do not drive on a dry paved surface in "L4" (LOCKED) mode. This may damage the locking mechanism and the drive system. The traction control system automatically helps control the spinning of rear wheels which may occur when accelerating on slippery road surfaces, by controlling the output of the brake and engine. Thus, the system assists driver to control the driving power of rear wheels. When you turn the ignition switch on, the traction control system always turns on automatically, and the slip indicator light will come on. The 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. 140 2001 SEQUOIA (OM34414U)