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)Rear Window Defogger System does not Operate
DESCRIPTION
When the back door power window is fully closed and the rear window defogger
switch is turned on, a rear window defogger activation request signal is sent via
the LIN communication line to the air conditioning amplifier.
WIRING DIAGRAM
CAU ...
Reassembly
REASSEMBLY
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL PLUG
(a) Using the SST and a hammer, install a new plug.
SST: 09950-60010
09951-00450
SST: 09950-70010
09951-07100
2. INSTALL FRO ...