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The system will gradually ceases opera-
tion. The indicator will flash during oper-
ation, and then go off when the system
is fully off.
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When the downhill assist control
system is operated continuously
This may cause the brake actuator to
overheat. In this case, the downhill
assist control system will stop operating,
a buzzer will sound and the downhill
assist control system indicator will start
flashing, and "Traction Control Turned
OFF" will be shown on the multi-infor-
mation display. Refrain from using the
system until the downhill assist control
system indicator stays on and the mes-
sage goes off. (The vehicle can be
driven normally during this time.)
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Sounds and vibrations caused by
the downhill assist control system
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A sound may be heard from the
engine compartment when the engine
is started or just after the vehicle
begins to move. This sound does not
indicate that a malfunction has
occurred in downhill assist control
system.
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Either of the following conditions may
occur when the downhill assist control
system is operating. None of these
are indicators that a malfunction has
occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the
vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the
vehicle comes to a stop.
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System malfunction
In the following cases, have your vehicle
checked by your Toyota dealer.
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The downhill assist control system
indicator does not come on when the
engine switch is turned to ON.
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The downhill assist control system
indicator does not come on when the
downhill assist control switch is
pressed.
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The slip indicator comes on.
4-5. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
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The system may not operate on
the following surfaces, which
may lead to an accident causing
death or serious injury
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Slippery surfaces such as wet or
muddy roads
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Icy surface
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Unpaved roads
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