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)Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
Be sure to read PRECAUTION before performing this procedure (See page
).
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
3. REMOVE CENTER CONTROL ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
(a) While using a wrench to ...
Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING ON ELECTRIC STEERING LOCK
(a) After replacing the steering lock actuator assembly (steering lock ECU),
perform key ID code registration.
(b) After replacing the steering lock actuator assembly (steering lock ECU),
...