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.
Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT SIDE AUTO STEP MOTOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Check that the motor gear rotates smoothly as follows.
NOTICE:
Do not apply positive (+) battery voltage to any terminals except terminal
5 and 4 to avoid damaging the pu ...
Inspection
INSPECTION
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
Make sure that fingers or articles of clothing do not get caught in moving parts
when performing this test.
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Check the LO operation.
(1) Co ...