Traction Control System - Toyota 4Runner 2003 Operating Manual

If the "4LO" (low speed four–wheel drive)
indicator light continues to blink when you
operate the multi–mode control
knob to the "H4" or "L4" position, drive
forward or backward in a short distance,
then stop the vehicle completely, shift the
automatic transmission selector lever se-
curely into "N" and operate the switch
knob again.
If the indicator continues to blink even if
doing so, contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible. There may be a trouble
in the four–wheel drive system.
CAUTION
Never operate the multi–mode control
switch knob if the wheels are slip-
ping. Stop the slipping or spinning
before operating.

Traction control system

(two–wheel drive models)
The traction control system automatical-
ly helps prevent the spinning of rear
switch wheels when the vehicle is started or
accelerated on slippery road surfaces.
When the ignition key is turned to "ON",
the system automatically turns on.
CAUTION
Under certain slippery road condi-
tions, full traction of the vehicle and
power to the rear wheels cannot be
maintained, even though the traction
control system is in operation. Do not
drive the vehicle under any speed or
maneuvering conditions which may
cause the vehicle to lose traction
control. In situations where the road
surface is covered with ice or snow,
your vehicle should be fitted with
snow tires or tire chains. Always
drive at an appropriate and cautious
speed for the present road condi-
tions.
'03 4Runner_U (L/O 0211)
NORMAL DRIVING MODE
Leave the system on during ordinary
driving so that it can operate when
needed.
You may hear a sound in the engine
compartment for a few seconds when the
engine is started or just after the vehicle
begins to move. This means that the trac-
tion control system is in the self–check
mode, but does not indicate a malfunction.
When the traction control system is oper-
ating, the following conditions occur:
D
The system controls the spinning of the
rear wheels. At this time, the slip indi-
cator light blinks.
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