2013 TOYOTA SEQUOIA Trac off

176 2-2. Instrument cluster
■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 166)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 188)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 192)*1AUTO LSD indicator
(P. 253, 256)
Security indicator
(P. 107, 109)
(4WD models)
Center differential lock
indicator ( P. 249)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 162)
*1,6RSCA OFF indicator
( P. 126)
*1
TRAC OFF indicator
(P. 256, 258, 259)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 203, 207)*1AIR BAG ON indicator
( P. 127)
*1,4Slip indicator
(P. 254, 256)*1AIR BAG OFF indicator
( P. 127)
*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 253, 256, 258,
259)
(4WD models)
4HI indicator ( P. 248)
*7
(If equipped)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators
(P. 236)
(4WD models)
4LO indicator ( P. 248)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 188)
(If equipped)
TOW HAUL indicator
( P. 164)

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Four-wheel drive system
: If equipped
Use the front wheel drive control switch to select the following trans-
fer modes.
*1: Vehicles with multi-information display
*2: Vehicles without multi-information display
2WD (high speed position, two-wheel drive)
Normal driving.
4H (high speed position, four-wheel drive)
Greater traction than two wheel drive.
When you experience a loss of power, such as wheel slipping.
The 4HI indicator comes on.
4L (low speed position, four-wheel drive)
Driving requiring maximum power and traction such as climbing or
descending steep hills, off-road driving and hard pulling in sand or mud,
etc.
The 4LO indicator comes on.
*2*1

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2
When driving
AUTO LSD system
The AUTO LSD system aids traction by using the traction control
system to control engine performance and braking when one of the
rear wheels begins to spin.
The system should be used only wh en one of the rear wheels spin-
ning occurs in a ditch or rough surface.
■ System operation
The system can be used on 2W D models and in 2WD mode on
4WD models.
The system is activated when dr iving at a speed under 62 mph
(100 km/h).
The AUTO LSD system will be ac tivated with the following two
procedures.
Press the VSC OFF switch
briefly.
At this time, the AUTO LSD
indicator will come on.
To turn off the system, push
the switch again.
Stop the vehicle completely,
and press the VSC OFF
switch for more than 3 sec-
onds.
At this time, VSC OFF and
AUTO LSD indicators will
come on simultaneously.
To turn off the system, push
the switch again.

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2
When driving
Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following sys-
tems operate automatically in res ponse to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and
should not be relied upon too heavi ly 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.
■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.
■Trailer Sway Control
Helps the driver to control trailer sway by selectively applying brake
pressure for individual wheels and reducing engine torque when trailer
sway is detected.
Trailer Sway Control is part of the VSC system and will not operate if
VSC is turned off or experiences a malfunction.
■ TRAC (Traction Control) for 2WD
Maintains drive power and prevents the rear wheels from spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads.
■A-TRAC (Active Traction Control) for 4WD
Maintains drive power and prevents all wheels from spinning when
starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads.

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When VSC/Trailer Sway Control/TRAC/A-TRAC are operatingIf the vehicle is in danger of slip-
ping, or if the rear wheels (2WD
models) or all wheels (4WD
models) spin, the slip indicator
flashes to indicate that
VSC/Trailer Sway Control/TRAC/
A-TRAC have been engaged.
To disable VSC, Trailer Sway Control and/or TRAC (2WD models
and 2WD mode on 4WD models)If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, VSC, Trailer Sway
Control and/or TRAC 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.
■ TRAC OFF mode
Press the VSC OFF switch
briefly.
The AUTO LSD indicator will
come on.
The system is in TRAC off, AUTO
LSD on and VSC, Trailer Sway
Control on mode.
Push the switch again to turn the
system back on.

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driving systems
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When driving
■AUTO LSD mode
Stop the vehicle completely, and
press the VSC OFF switch for
more than 3 seconds, when the
system is in the TRAC OFF
mode.
The VSC OFF and AUTO LSD
indicators will come on.
The system is in TRAC off, AUTO
LSD on and VSC, Trailer Sway
Control off mode.
■VSC OFF mode
Stop the vehicle completely, and
press the VSC OFF switch for
more than 3 seconds, when the
system is in the AUTO LSD
mode.
The VSC OFF and TRAC OFF
indicators will come on.
The system is all off mode.

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To disable VSC, Trailer Sway Control and/or A-TRAC (4H mode
on 4WD models)If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, VSC, Trailer Sway
Control and/or A-TRAC 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.
■ A-TRAC OFF mode
Press the VSC OFF switch
briefly.
The TRAC OFF indicator will
come on.
The system is in A-TRAC off and
VSC, Trailer Sway Control on
mode.
This mode can be used when the
transfer mode is 4H mode and
the center differential is unlocked.
Push the switch again to turn the
system back on.
■VSC OFF mode
Stop the vehicle completely, and
press the VSC OFF switch for
more than 3 seconds.
The VSC OFF and TRAC OFF
indicators will come on.
The system is all off mode.

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driving systems
2
When driving
To disable A-TRAC (4L mode on 4WD models)
If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, A-TRAC may reduce
power from the engine to the wheels. You may need to turn the sys-
tem off to enable you to rock the vehicle in order to free it. Stop the vehicle completely, and
press the VSC OFF switch for
more than 3 seconds.
The TRAC OFF indicator will
come on.
The system is in all off mode.
Push the switch again to turn the
system back on.
■Automatic reactivation of TRAC, A-TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Con-
trol
Turning the engine switch off after turning off the TRAC, A-TRAC, VSC and
Trailer Sway Control systems will automatically re-enable them.
■ Automatic A-TRAC reactivat ion (A-TRAC OFF mode)
With A-TRAC OFF mode, TRAC OFF i ndicator turn on. The A-TRAC system
will turn on when the vehicle speed increases.
■ When the TRAC OFF indicator com es on even if the VSC OFF switch
has not been pressed
TRAC cannot be operated. Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, TRAC, A-TRAC, VSC,
Trailer Sway Control and brake assist system
● A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is
started and just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not
indicate that a malfunction has occurred in any of these systems.
● Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.