Driving Assist Systems - Toyota Tacoma 2013 Owner's Manual

2-4. Using other driving systems

Driving assist systems

To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following sys-
tems operate automatically in response to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and
should not be relied upon too heavily when operating the vehicle.
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
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Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if
the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface.
Brake assist
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Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed, while the system detects a panic stop situation.
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
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Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning
on slippery road surfaces.
Trailer Sway Control (vehicles with towing hitch and 7 pin
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connector)
Helps the driver to control trailer sway by selectively applying brake
pressure for individual wheels and reducing engine torque when trailer
sway is detected.
Trailer Sway Control is part of the VSC system and will not operate if
VSC is turned off or experiences a malfunction.
TRAC (Traction Control)
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Helps to maintains drive power and prevent the drive wheels from spin-
ning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads.
Hill-start assist control (if equipped)
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Helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when starting on an
incline or slippery slope. It operates for approximately 5 seconds at
maximum.
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