2013 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER traction control

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OVERVIEW
Rear differential lock button*
Active traction control switch*
Power outlet
AUX or USB/AUX port
Intuitive parking assist switch*
Power outlet main switch*
Cruise control*
Tire Pressure warning reset switch
Hood release
Volume control switch (for audio)
“ ” button (for audio)
“MODE” button (for audio)
Telephone controls
Voice command button
*
If equipped
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Instrument panel
Instrument panel light control
Power outside rearview mirror controls*
Clutch start cancel switch*
Roll Sensing of Curtain shield Airbag OFF switch
Tilt steering lock release
Headlight and turn signal control
Wiper and washer controls
Ignition switch
Emergency flasher button
Clock
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
Audio system
Engine immobilizer indicator
Air Conditioning controls
Rear window defogger button
VSC OFF switch
Steering wheel controls
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Rear differential lock button*
Active traction control switch*
Power outlet
AUX or USB/AUX port
Intuitive parking assist switch*
Power outlet main switch*
Cruise control*
Tire Pressure warning reset switch
Hood release
Volume control switch (for audio)
“ ” button (for audio)
“MODE” button (for audio)
Telephone controls
Voice command button
*
If equipped
>>
Instrument panel light control
Power outside rearview mirror controls*
Clutch start cancel switch*
Roll Sensing of Curtain shield Airbag OFF switch
Tilt steering lock release
Headlight and turn signal control
Wiper and washer controls
Ignition switch
Emergency flasher button
Clock
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
Audio system
Engine immobilizer indicator
Air Conditioning controls
Rear window defogger button
VSC OFF switch
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Automatic Transmission indicator
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Turn signal indicator
Four-wheel drive indicator
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Rear differential lock indicator1,2
Center differential lock indicator3
Slip indicator1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
Active traction control system indicator1
AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator1
Cruise control indicator4
Crawl control indicator1
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
Unengaged Park warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Headlight high beam indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning
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3 If this light flashes, refer to “Four-wheel drive system,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.4 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Engine immobilizer system indicator
Roll Sensing of Curtain shield Airbag OFF indicator1
Traction Control/OFF indicator1
Tachometer
Service indicators
Speedometer
Voltmeter
Automatic Transmission indicator
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset knob
Odometer and two trip meters
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2 For details, see “Rear differential lock system,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2013 Owner’s
Manual.
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Star Safety SystemTM
VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power and
applying brake force to selected wheels.
Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is traveling.
When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC reduces
engine power and applies braking to selected wheels. This helps restore traction
and vehicle control.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
ABS helps prevent brakes from locking up by “pulsing” brake pressure to each
wheel. This limits brake lockup and helps provide directional control for the
current road conditions.
Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup
by “pulsing” each wheel’s brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the traction that
current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional control.
Brake Assist (BA)
Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and then add braking
pressure to help decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there’s only a
split second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more quickly
than just the driver alone can. VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power, and
Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven
surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s).
Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip.
TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. This
transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help keep you on track.
Traction Control (TRAC)
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain control and balance when braking. Abrupt stops can cause a vehicle
to tilt forward, reducing the braking power of the rear wheels. EBD responds to
sudden stops by redistributing brake force to enhance the braking effectiveness of
all four wheels.
There are two types of Toyota floor mats: carpeted and all-weather. Each vehicle
has model-specific floor mats. Installation is easy.
To keep your floor mat properly positioned, follow these steps:
• Only use floor mats designed for your specific model.
• Use only one floor mat at a time, using the retaining hooks to keep the mat in
place.
• Install floor mats right side up.
Floor mat installation
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
All new Toyota vehicles come standard with the Star Safety SystemTM, which
combines Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA)
and Smart Stop Technology (SST).Smart Stop Technology automatically reduces engine power when the accelerator
and brake pedals are pressed simultaneously under certain conditions.
SST engages when the accelerator is depressed first and the brakes are applied
firmly for longer than one-half second at speeds greater than five miles per hour.
SST doesn’t engage if the brake pedal is depressed before the accelerator pedal,
allowing vehicles to start on a steep hill and safely accelerate without rolling
backward.
Smart Stop Technology (SST)
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VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power and
applying brake force to selected wheels.
Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is traveling.
When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC reduces
engine power and applies braking to selected wheels. This helps restore traction
and vehicle control.
ABS helps prevent brakes from locking up by “pulsing” brake pressure to each
wheel. This limits brake lockup and helps provide directional control for the
current road conditions.
Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup
by “pulsing” each wheel’s brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the traction that
current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional control.
Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and then add braking
pressure to help decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there’s only a
split second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more quickly
than just the driver alone can. VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power, and
Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven
surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s).
Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip.
TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. This
transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help keep you on track.
Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain control and balance when braking. Abrupt stops can cause a vehicle
to tilt forward, reducing the braking power of the rear wheels. EBD responds to
sudden stops by redistributing brake force to enhance the braking effectiveness of
all four wheels.
There are two types of Toyota floor mats: carpeted and all-weather. Each vehicle
has model-specific floor mats. Installation is easy.
To keep your floor mat properly positioned, follow these steps:
• Only use floor mats designed for your specific model.
• Use only one floor mat at a time, using the retaining hooks to keep the mat in
place.
• Install floor mats right side up.
Floor mat installation
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
All new Toyota vehicles come standard with the Star Safety SystemTM, which
combines Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA)
and Smart Stop Technology (SST).Smart Stop Technology automatically reduces engine power when the accelerator
and brake pedals are pressed simultaneously under certain conditions.
SST engages when the accelerator is depressed first and the brakes are applied
firmly for longer than one-half second at speeds greater than five miles per hour.
SST doesn’t engage if the brake pedal is depressed before the accelerator pedal,
allowing vehicles to start on a steep hill and safely accelerate without rolling
backward.
Smart Stop Technology (SST)
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