Toyota 2006 TACOMA User Manual page 212

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Downhill assist control system
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 front drive control switch
knob in the "L4" position, push the
"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.
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.
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TO ACTIVATE THE DOWNHILL ASSIST
CONTROL SYSTEM
1. Turn the front drive control switch
knob to the "L4" position.
The system does not operate when the
front drive control switch knob is in the
"H2" or "H4" position, or the rear differen-
tial is locked.
2. In order to make full use of the en-
gine brake, putting the transmission
in "L" or "2" is recommended.
CAUTION
The system will operate even if the trans-
mission selector lever is in "D", "4", "3"
or "N". However, when it is in "L" or "2"
the engine brake can also be utilized en-
abling the system to operate more effec-
tively.
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3. Push the "DAC" switch to turn the
system on. The downhill assist con-
trol system indicator light on the in-
strument panel will come on.
If the downhill assist control system indi-
cator light flashes, one of the following
may be the cause:
D
The selector lever is in the "N" posi-
tion.
D
The front drive control switch knob is
in the "H2" or "H4" position.
D
The rear differential is locked.
If the indicator light does not come on
when the switch is pushed, contact your
Toyota dealer.
2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U)