Toyota 4Runner 2003 Operating Manual page 255

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Driving with tire chains installed.
D
Driving over the steps such as the
joints on the road.
D
Driving on roads where the road
surface is pitted or has other differ-
ences in surface height.
Install all 4 tires of specified size at
appropriate pressure: The anti–lock
brake system detects vehicle speeds
using the speed sensors for respec-
tive wheels' turning speeds. The use
of tires other than specified may fail
to detect the accurate turning speed
resulting in a longer stopping dis-
tance.
'03 4Runner_U (L/O 0211)
Type A
Type B
"ABS" warning light
The light comes on when the ignition key
is turned to the "ON" position. If the anti–
lock brake system and the brake assist
system work properly, the light turns off
after a few seconds. Thereafter, if either
of the systems malfunctions, the light
comes on again.
When the "ABS" warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
following systems do not operate, but the
brake system still operates conventionally.
D
Anti–lock brake system
D
Traction control system
(two–wheel drive models)
D
Active traction control system
(four–wheel drive models)
D
Vehicle skid control system
D
Downhill assist control system
(four–wheel drive models)
D
Hill–start assist control system
When the "ABS" warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
anti–lock brake system does not operate
so that the wheels will lock up during a
sudden braking or braking on slippery
road surfaces.
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