2002 Toyota Land Cruiser Owners Manual - Page 123

'02 L/C U (L/O 0108) Vehicle skid control system The vehicle skid control system helps provide comprehensive control of systems such as anti −lock brake, traction control, engine control, etc. This system automatically controls the output of the brakes or engine to help prevent the vehicle from skidding under adverse conditions. The vehicle skid control system activates when the vehicle speed is more than the following speed. Four −wheel drive control lever in "H" ...15 km/h (9 mph) Four −wheel drive control lever in "L" ...30 km/h (19 mph) 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 malfunciton. CAUTION D Active traction control system, vehicle skid control system and antilock brake system are electronic systems designed to help the driver maintain control under adverse conditions. They are not a substitute for safe driving practices. Factors including speed, road conditions and driver steering input can all affect whether active traction control system, vehicle skid control system and anti −lock brake system will be effective in preventing a loss of control. Always keep safety driving in mind. If the slip indicator light flashes, sounding an alarm, special care should be taken while driving. If the vehicle is going to skid during driving, the slip indicator light flashes and an alarm sounds intermittently. When you turn the ignition switch on, the slip indicator light will come on. The slip indicator light will go off after a few seconds. 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. (See "Checking and replacing tires" in Section 7−2.) 123