2009 Toyota 4Runner Owners Manual - Page 210

2 -4 . U sing ot he r driving syst e m s Dow nhill Assist Cont rol (if e quippe d) The downhill assist control system helps to prevent excessive speed on steep downhill descents. n System operation The system will operate when the vehicle is traveling under 15 mph (25 km/h) and the four-wheel drive control switch is in the L4 position. Press the DAC switch. The downhill assist control indicator will come on, and the system will operate. With the vehicle traveling at a speed of 15 mph (25 km/h) or less, release your foot from the accelerator or brake pedal to activate the system. When the system is in operation, the slip indicator will flash, and the stop lights/high mounted stop light will come on. A sound may also occur during the operation. This does not indicate a malfunction. n Turning off the system Press the DAC switch while the system is in operation. The downhill assist control indicator will flash as the system gradually ceases operation, and will turn off when the system is fully off. Pressing the DAC switch while the downhill assist control indicator is flashing will start the system again. 186