2007 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 199

06 09.29 When the traction control system is operating, the following conditions occur: D The system controls the spinning of the rear wheels (two−wheel drive models) or 4 wheels (four−wheel drive models). At this time, the slip indicator light blinks. If the brake actuator temperature becomes too high while any of the systems is operating, a buzzer will start to sound intermittently to indicate that the traction control system can no longer operate. In this case, immediately stop your vehicle at a safe place. If the system continues to operate, the buzzer sound changes from intermittent to continuous. (The continuous buzzer sounds for about 3 seconds.) At the time, the slip indicator light will come on and the traction control system temporarily stops operating in order to protect the brake actuator. (Although the traction control system does not operate, it is no problem to continue driving.) The system will be automatically restored after a short time and the slip indicator light goes off. With rear differential lock: However, it is a normal operation for the light to be on with rear differential locked. At this time, the traction control system does not operate. LS17027a 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. The brake actuator temperature increases during continuous operation of the following systems under conditions such as on slippery roads. TRACTION CONTROL OFF MODE (two−wheel drive mode only) When getting the vehicle out of mud or newly fallen snow, etc., turn off the traction control system. This system that controls engine performance interferes with the process of freeing rear wheels 4 wheels (four−wheel drive models). To turn off: Briefly push the "VSC OFF" switch. The "AUTO LSD" and slip indicator lights will come on. The vehicle stability control system is always activated, even if the traction control system is turned off. D D D D Traction control system "AUTO LSD" system Downhill assist control system Hill−start assist control system 2007 TACOMA from Sep. '06 Prod. (OM35877U) 185