Toyota 2009 Tacoma User Manual page 183

When the VSC/TRAC/hill-start assist control systems are operating
To disable TRAC and/or VSC
If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, TRAC and VSC may
reduce power from the engine to the wheels. You may need to turn
the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in order to free it.
Turning off TRAC (2WD models and 2WD mode on 4WD models)
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2-4. Using other driving systems
If the vehicle is in danger of slip-
ping, the rear wheels (2WD mod-
els) or four
models) spin, the vehicle starts
to roll backwards when starting
on an incline, this indicator
flashes to indicate that the VSC/
TRAC/hill-start
systems have been engaged.
A buzzer (intermittent) sounds to
indicate that VSC is operating.
The stop lights and high mounted
stoplight turn on when the hill-
start assist control system is
operating.
Quickly push and release the
button to turn off TRAC.
The AUTO LSD indicator light
should come on.
Push the button again to turn the
system back on.
wheels (4WD
assist control
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