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.
Driving assist systems
Disabling the TRAC/VSC systems (4WD models)Steering Angle Sensor Initialization Incomplete (C1439,C1445)
DESCRIPTION
The skid control ECU acquires steering angle sensor zero point every time the
ignition switch is turned to ON and the vehicle is driven at 40 km/h (25 mph) or
more for approximately 10 seconds. The ECU also stores the previous zero point.
The ...
Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms.
If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms
are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" ...