Toyota 2006 Matrix Owner's Manual page 133

When the traction control system is oper-
ating, the following conditions occur:
The system controls the spinning of the
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front wheels. At this time, the slip indi-
cator light/traction control system off
indicator light blinks.
You may feel vibration or noise in your
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vehicle, caused by operation of the
brakes. This indicates the system is
functioning properly.
The indicator light comes on for a few
seconds when the ignition key is turned
to "ON".
In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer:
The indicator light does not come on
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when the ignition key is turned "ON".
The indicator light remains on after the
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ignition is turned on.
The indicator light comes on with the
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normal driving mode while driving.
'06 MATRIX_U (L/O 0508)
TRACTION CONTROL OFF MODE
When getting the vehicle out of mud or
newly fallen snow, etc., turn off the
traction control system. This system
that controls engine performance inter-
feres with the process of freeing front
wheels.
To turn off: Push "TRAC OFF" switch.
The slip indicator light/traction control sys-
tem off indicator light will come on.
The vehicle stability control system is al-
ways activated, even if the traction control
system is turned off.
To turn on: Push "TRAC OFF" switch
once again.
The slip indicator light/traction control sys-
tem off indicator light will go off.
The indicator light comes on for a few
seconds when the ignition key is turned
to "ON". It will come on again when you
push the "TRAC OFF" switch to turn off
the traction control system.
In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer:
The indicator light does not come on
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when the ignition key is turned "ON".
The indicator light remains on after the
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ignition is turned on.
The indicator light comes on with the
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normal driving mode while driving.
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