Downhill Assist Control System - Toyota 4Runner 2003 Operating Manual

The light may come on for 60 seconds
after the ignition key is turned to "ON". It
is normal if they go out after a while.
Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly
may turn on the light. It is normal if they
go out after a few seconds.
If the light comes on while driving, the
vehicle skid control system does not work.
However, as normal braking
when being applied, there is no problem
to continue your driving.
In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer:
D
The warning light does not come on
after the ignition key is turned to "ON".
D
The warning light remains on after the
ignition key is turned to "ON".
D
The warning light comes on while driv-
ing.
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Downhill assist control system

(four–wheel drive models)
The downhill assist control system is a
system that assists the deceleration of
the engine brake when you drive down
a steep hill. When you are driving down
a hill with the four–wheel drive control
switch knob (full–time four–wheel drive
models) or multi–mode control switch
knob (multi–mode
models) in the "L4" position, push the
operates
"DAC" switch to limit the vehicle's ac-
celeration. If the vehicle is traveling at
a speed of 25 km/h (15 mph) or less,
you can descend at a constant speed.
CAUTION
Do not rely excessively on the down-
hill assist control system. It may not
be able to maintain a low speed over
road surfaces or off–road surfaces on
which sliding can easily occur, such
as extremely steep slopes or icy or
muddy roads.
'03 4Runner_U (L/O 0211)
TO ACTIVATE THE DOWNHILL ASSIST
CONTROL SYSTEM
1. Full–time four–wheel drive models—
Turn the four–wheel drive control
switch knob to the "L4" position.
The system will not operate if the four–
wheel drive control switch knob is in the
four–wheel drive
"H4" position.
Multi–mode four–wheel
els—Turn
switch knob to the "L4" position.
The system will not operate if the multi–
mode control switch knob is in the "H4"
position.
2. In order to make full use of the en-
gine brake, putting the transmission
in "L" or "2" is recommended.
5–speed automatic transmission—The sys-
tem will operate even if the transmission
selector lever is in "D", "4", "3" or "N".
However, when it is in "L" or "2" the en-
gine brake can also be utilized enabling
the system to operate more effectively.
4–speed automatic transmission—The sys-
tem will operate even if the transmission
selector lever is in "D", "3" or "N". Howev-
er, when it is in "L" or "2" the engine
brake can also be utilized enabling the
system to operate more effectively.
2003 4RUNNER from Oct. '02 Prod. (OM35804U)
drive mod-
the multi–mode control