Toyota 4Runner: Disabling the TRAC/VSC systems (2WD models)

Toyota 4Runner Owners Manual / When driving / Using other driving systems / Driving assist systems / Disabling the TRAC/VSC systems (2WD models)

If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, the TRAC/VSC systems 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 the TRAC system only (turning on the AUTO LSD system [])

To turn the TRAC system off, quickly press and release the switch.

The VSC off and “AUTO LSD” indicators will come on.

Press the switch again to turn the system back on.

Turning off both TRAC and VSC systems

To turn the TRAC and VSC systems off, press and hold the switch for more than 3 seconds while the vehicle is stopped.

The “TRAC OFF” and VSC off indicators will come on.

Press the switch again to turn the systems back on.

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