2001 Toyota 4Runner Owners Manual - Page 134

'01 4Runner_U (L/O 0008) Vehicle skid control system If the vehicles is going to skid during driving, the slip indicator light flashes and an alarm sounds intermittently. The vehicle skid control activates when the vehicle speed is more than 15 km/h (9 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 stability control is in the self−check mode and does not indicate a malfunction. The vehicle skid control system helps to provide comprehensive control of the systems such as anti−lock brakes, 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 condition. 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 is left on after the ignition is tuned on, have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Four−wheel drive models only- This switch can function only when the four−wheel drive system is selected. You can turn off the vehicle skid control system by pushing the center differential lock switch. The "VSC OFF" and center differential lock indicator lights will come on. Pushing the center differential lock switch a second time turns on the system again. The "VSC OFF" and center differential lock indicator lights will go off. 122 2001 4RUNNER (OM35768U)