Vehicle Skid Control System - Toyota 2003 Avalon Service Manual

Vehicle skid control system

The vehicle skid control system helps
provide integrated control of the sys-
tems such as anti−lock brake system,
traction control, engine control, etc.
This system automatically controls the
brakes and engine to help prevent the
vehicle from skidding when cornering
on a slippery road surface or operating
steering wheel abruptly.
This system will activate when your ve-
hicle speed reaches or exceeds 15 km/h
(9 mph), and will deactivate when the ve-
hicle speed reduced to below 15 km/h (9
mph).
You may hear a sound in the engine
compartment for a few seconds when the
engine is started or just after the vehicle
is started. This means that the system is
in the self−check mode but does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
'03 AVALON U (L/O 0206)
CAUTION
D
Do not rely excessively on the ve-
hicle skid control system. Even if
the vehicle skid control system is
operating, you must always drive
carefully and attentively to avoid
serious injury. Reckless driving will
result in an unexpected accident. If
the slip indicator light flashes and
an alarm sounds, special care
should be taken while driving.
D
Only use tires of specified size. The
size, manufacture, brand and tread
pattern for all 4 tires should be the
same. If you use the tires other
than specified, different type
size, the vehicle skid control sys-
tem may not function correctly.
When replacing the tires or wheels,
contact your Toyota dealer. (See
"Checking and replacing tires" in
Section 7−2.)
D
In situations where the road surface
is covered with ice or snow, your
vehicle should be fitted with snow
tires or tire chains.
2003 AVALON (OM41401U)
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
If the vehicle is going to skid during driv-
ing, the slip indicator light blinks and an
alarm sounds intermittently. Special care
or should be taken while driving.
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.
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