Toyota 4Runner: Driving assist systems

To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following systems operate automatically in response to various driving situations.

Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and should not be relied upon too heavily when operating the vehicle.

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface

Multi Terrain ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) (if equipped)

Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface, or in offroad conditions (such as rough roads, sand and mud) The Multi Terrain ABS operates in synchronization with the Multi-terrain Select.

Brake assist

Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation

VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)

Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning on slippery road surfaces

TRAC (Traction Control)

Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from spinning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads

Hill-start assist control (if equippe

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Helps to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when starting on an incline or slippery slope

LSD (Limited Slip Differential) (if equipped)

Transfers drive power to the rear tires when front tires spin, and vice versa, in order to improve traction

KDSS (Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System) (if equipped)

Enhances ride comfort and handling response by using a hydraulic control system to control the suspension stabilizer bars in response to road surface and driving conditions during cornering or off-road driving

When the TRAC/VSC systems are operating (2WD models)

If the vehicle is in danger of slipping or if any of the drive wheels spins, the slip indicator flashes to indicate that the TRAC/VSC systems are operating.

When the TRAC/VSC/hill-start assist control systems are operating (4WD models)

If the vehicle is in danger of slipping or rolling backward when starting on an incline, or if any of the drive wheels spins, the slip indicator flashes to indicate that the TRAC/VSC/hill-start assist control systems are operating.

The stop lights and high mounted stoplight turn on and a buzzer (intermittent) sounds when the hill-start assist control system is operating.

• Disabling the TRAC/VSC systems (2WD models)
• Disabling the TRAC/VSC systems (4WD models)