Reactivation Of The Trc System Linked To Vehicle Speed; When The Brake System Operates Continuously; Operating Conditions Of Emergency Brake Signal; Automatic System Cancelation Of Emergency Brake Signal - Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2013 Owner's Manual

 Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, TRC and VSC/
Trailer Sway Control systems
 A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indicate
that a malfunction has occurred in any of these systems.
 Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.
 Reactivation of the TRC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control systems after turning
off the engine
Turning off the engine after turning off the TRC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control
systems will automatically re-enabled them.
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Reactivation of the TRC system linked to vehicle speed

When only the TRC system is turned off, the TRC system will turn on when
vehicle speed increases. However, when both TRC and VSC/Trailer Sway
Control systems are turned off, the systems will not turn on even when vehi-
cle speed increases.
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When the brake system operates continuously

The brake actuator may overheat. In this case, the TRC (vehicles other than
2TR-FE engines) will stop operating, a buzzer will sound and the "TRC OFF"
indicator will come on. Refrain from using the system until the "TRC OFF"
indicator turns off. (There is no problem with continuing normal driving.)
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Operating conditions of emergency brake signal

When the following three conditions are met, the emergency brake signal will
operate:
 The emergency flashers are off.
 Actual vehicle speed is over 55 km/h (35 mph).
 The brake pedal is depressed in a manner that cause the system to judge
from the vehicle deceleration that this is a sudden braking operation.
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Automatic system cancelation of emergency brake signal

The emergency brake signal will turn off in any of the following situations:
 The emergency flashers are turned on.
The brake pedal is released.

 The system judges from the vehicle deceleration that is not a sudden brak-
ing operation.
 If the slip indicator comes on...
It may indicate a malfunction in the TRC or VSC/Trailer Sway Control system.
Consult any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
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