Toyota RAV4 2001 Owner's Manual page 196

2-4. Using other driving systems
To disable TRAC and/or VSC (4WD models)
If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, TRAC and VSC may
reduce power from the engine to the wheels. You may need to turn
the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in order to free it.
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Turning off TRAC
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Turning off TRAC and VSC
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Quickly push and release the
switch to turn off TRAC.
The "TRAC OFF" indicator light
should come on.
Push the switch again to turn the
system back on.
Push and hold the switch while
the vehicle is stopped to turn off
TRAC and VSC.
The "TRAC OFF" and VSC OFF
indicator lights should come on.
Push the switch again to turn the
system back on.