2008 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 210

08 02.19 To turn on: Briefly push the "VSC OFF" switch once again. The "VSC OFF" and slip indicator lights will go off. LS17010 LS17028a If the engine is turned off while the "VSC OFF" and slip indicator lights are on and then restarted, the indicator lights will turn off automatically. When you briefly push the "VSC OFF" switch, turn off the vehicle stability control system. See "Traction control system" on page 179 in this Section. The vehicle stability control system automatically turns off, and the "VSC OFF" indicator light is illuminated, when either one of the following conditions applies: D Four−wheel drive mode is set. (on four −wheel drive models) D The rear differential is locked. (on models equipped with the rear differential lock system) The "VSC OFF" indicator light comes on for a few seconds when the engine switch is turned to "ON", and then turns off. If either one of the above conditions applies, the indicator light is illuminated again. When getting the vehicle out of mud or newly fallen snow, etc., turn off the vehicle stability control system. This system that controls engine performance interferes with the process of freeing rear wheels (two−wheel drive models) or 4 wheels (four −wheel drive models). To turn off: First, push the "VSC OFF" switch to turn off the traction control system and check that the "AUTO LSD" and slip indicator lights come on. Then, push and hold the "VSC OFF" switch for 3 seconds or more with the vehicle stopped. The "VSC OFF" and slip indicator lights will come on. The "VSC OFF" and slip indicator lights come on for a few seconds when the engine switch is turned to "ON". If the indicator lights do not come on when the engine switch is turned to "ON", contact your Toyota dealer. CAUTION Do not drive with the vehicle stability control system continuously turned off. 186 2008 TACOMA from Apr. '08 Prod. (OM35898U)