2004 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 460

'04 Rav4_U (L/O 0403) Traction control system (four- wheel drive models) In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer: The traction control system automatically helps prevent the spinning of 4 wheels when the vehicle is started or accelerated on slippery road surfaces. When the ignition key is turned to "ON", the system automatically turns on. D The warning light does not come on after the ignition key is turned to "ON". D The warning light remains on after the ignition key is turned to "ON". D The warning light comes on while driving. The "TRAC OFF" indicator light will come on when the "VSC TRAC" warning light comes on even if the "TRAC OFF" switch is not pushed. CAUTION Under certain slippery road conditions, full traction of the vehicle and power against 4 wheels cannot be maintained, even though the traction control system is in operation. Do not drive the vehicle under any speed or maneuvering conditions which may cause the vehicle to lose traction control. In situations where the road surface is covered with ice or snow, your vehicle should be fitted with snow tires or tire chains. Always drive at an appropriate and cautious speed for the present road conditions. NORMAL DRIVING MODE Leave the system on during the ordinary driving so that it can operate when needed. You may hear a sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds just after the vehicle begins to move. This means that the traction control system is in the self- check mode, but does not indicate a malfunction. 128 2004 RAV4 from Mar. '04 Prod. (OM42568U)