1999 Toyota Solara Owners Manual - Page 149

SOLARA_U Traction control system AUTOMATIC TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM The traction control system automatically helps control the spinning of the front wheels which may occur when accelerating on slippery road surfaces, thus assisting driver to control the driving power of the front wheels. When you turn the ignition switch on, the traction control system always turns on automatically, and the slip indicator light and "TRAC OFF" indicator/warning light will come on. The indicator lights will go off after a few seconds. 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. Slip indicator light "TRAC OFF" indicator/warning light 149