2008 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 216

08 02.19 Rear differential lock system "VSC OFF" warning light When the system is normal and the engine switch is turned to "ON", the warning light will come on and will go off after a few seconds. LS17010 It is not a malfunction that the warning light may stay on for 60 seconds after the engine switch is turned to "ON". Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may turn on the light. It is normal if it goes out after a few seconds. If the warning light flashes while driving, the system does not work. However, if the brakes operate normally when applied, it is no problem to continue your driving. In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer: LS17011 If there is any abnormality in the system, the "VSC OFF" warning light will flash. If the system malfunctions, the "VSC OFF" warning light will flash. If the "VSC OFF" warning light flashes, there may be an abnormality in any of the following systems in addition to the hill − start assist control system. The rear differential lock system is provided for use only when wheel spinning occurs in a ditch or on a slippery or ragged surface. This differential lock system is effective in case one of the rear wheels is spinning. Four −wheel drive models- Before using the rear differential lock system, first shift the four −wheel drive control into "L4" to see if this is sufficient. If this has no effect, additionally use the rear differential lock system. D The warning light does not come on after the engine switch is turned to "ON". D The warning light remains on after the engine switch is turned to "ON". D D D D Downhill assist control system Traction control system "AUTO LSD" system Vehicle stability control system D The warning light flashes while driving. 192 2008 TACOMA from Apr. '08 Prod. (OM35898U)