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4-5. Using the driving support systems
starting on an uphill
EPS (Electric Power Steer-
■
ing)
Employs an electric motor to
reduce the amount of effort
needed to turn the steering
wheel
E-Four
■
Electronic On-Demand AWD
system. Automatically switches
from front-wheel drive to
all-wheel drive (AWD) according
to the driving conditions, helping
to ensure reliable handling and
stability. Examples of conditions
where the system will switch to
AWD are when cornering, going
uphill, starting off or accelerat-
ing, and when the road surface
is slippery due to snow, rain, etc.
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics
■
Integrated Management)
Provides integrated control of
the ABS, brake assist, TRAC,
VSC, hill-start assist control and
EPS systems
Helps to maintain vehicle stabil-
ity when swerving on slippery
road surfaces by controlling the
brakes, hybrid system output
and steering assist.
The Secondary Collision
■
Brake
When the SRS airbag sensor
detects a collision and the sys-
tem operates, the brakes and
brake lights are automatically
controlled to reduce the vehicle
HIGHLANDER HV_U
speed and help reduce the pos-
sibility of further damage due to
a secondary collision.
■ When the
TRAC/VSC/ABS/Trailer Sway
Control systems are operating
The slip indicator light will flash
while the TRAC/VSC/ABS/Trailer
Sway Control systems are operat-
ing.
■ Disabling the TRAC system
If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt
or snow, the TRAC system may
reduce power from the hybrid sys-
tem to the wheels. Pressing the
switch to turn the system off may
make it easier for you to rock the
vehicle in order to free it.
To turn the TRAC system off, quickly
press and release the
The "Traction Control Turned OFF"
will be shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.
Press the switch again to turn
the system back on.
switch.