2003 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual - Page 120

'03 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0208) When the traction control system is operating, the following conditions occur: D The system controls the spinning of the front wheels. At this time, the slip indicator light blinks. "TRAC OFF" indicator light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition key is turned to "ON". It will come on again when you push the "TRAC OFF" switch to turn off the system. In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer: D You may feel vibration or noise in your vehicle, caused by operation of the brakes. This indicates the system is functioning properly. The slip indicator light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition key is turned to "ON". If the indicator light does not come on when the ignition is turned on, contact your Toyota dealer. D The indicator light does not come on when the ignition key is turned "ON". D The indicator light remains on after the ignition is turned on. D The indicator light comes on with the TRACTION CONTROL OFF MODE If your wheels get stuck in an ditch when you are driving on a severe off road and sand, turn off the traction control system. This system that controls engine performance interferes with the process of freeing your wheels. To turn off: Push "TRAC OFF" switch. The "TRAC OFF" indicator light will come on. To turn on: Push "TRAC OFF" switch once again. The "TRAC OFF" indicator light will go off. normal driving mode while driving. 120 2003 HIGHLANDER from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM48441U)