lane assist TOYOTA TACOMA 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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driving systems
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When driving
■Hill-start assist control will not operate when (if equipped)
●The shift lever is in the P, R or N positions.
● The rear differential is locked.
■ If the brake system overheats
TRAC and hill-start control will cease operation and a buzzer will sound to
alert the driver. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. (There is no problem with
continuing normal driving.)
CAUTION
■The ABS does not opera te effectively when
● The limits of the gripping performance have been exceeded.
● The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on the wet or slick
road.
■ Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-
mal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you in the following situ-
ations.
● When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
● When driving with tire chains
● When driving over bumps in the road
● When driving over roads with pothol es or roads with uneven roads
■ When VSC and Trailer Sway Control are activated
The slip indicator flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator flashes.
■ TRAC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if TRAC is operating.
Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.
■ If the hill-start assist contro l does not operate effectively
Do not overly rely on the hill-start assist control. The hill start assist control
may not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered in ice.