Downhill Assist Control System - Toyota 2007 Rav4 Owner's Manual

"VSC" warning light
This light warns that there is a problem
somewhere in the following systems:
Traction control system
D
Vehicle stability control system
D

Downhill assist control system

D
Hill−start assist control system
D
The light will come on when the ignition
key is turned to "ON". When the systems
are work properly, the light turns off after
a few seconds.
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'07 Rav4_U (L/O 0608)
If the light comes on while driving, all the
above systems will not work. In such a
case, the brakes will operate when applied
(no electronic assistance will be avail-
able), and it will be possible to continue
driving the vehicle.
In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer:
The warning light does not come on
D
when the ignition key is turned to
"ON".
The warning light remains on after the
D
ignition key is turned to "ON".
The warning light comes on while driv-
D
ing.
Downhill assist control system
The downhill assist control system as-
sists the deceleration of the engine
brake when you drive down a steep hill.
When you are driving down a hill,
pushing the "DAC" switch turns on the
system. If the vehicle is traveling at a
speed of 25 km/h (15 mph) or less, you
can descend at a constant speed.
CAUTION
Do not rely excessively on the down-
hill assist control system. It may not
be able to maintain a low speed over
road surfaces or off−road surfaces on
which sliding can easily occur, such
as extremely steep slopes or icy or
muddy roads.
TO ACTIVATE THE DOWNHILL ASSIST
CONTROL SYSTEM
1. In order to make full use of the en-
gine brake, put the transmission se-
lector lever in "L" (forward) or "R"
(reverse).
2007 RAV4 from July '06 Prod. (ON42621U)