traction control TOYOTA TACOMA 2014 Owners Manual (in English)

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 162
Fog light switch ................... 165
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 166
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 172
Rear view monitor system... 176
Four-wheel drive system ..... 187
Active traction control system .............................. 191
AUTO LSD system.............. 193
Rear differential lock system .............................. 195
Downhill Assist Control system .............................. 198
Clutch start cancel switch ... 200
Driving assist systems ........ 201
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions (4WD models and PreRunner).... 207
Cargo and luggage ............. 212
Vehicle load limits ............... 217
Winter driving tips ............... 219
Trailer towing ...................... 223
Dinghy towing ..................... 244 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 246
3-2. Using the multimedia system Multimedia system types .... 253
Entune Audio ...................... 255
USB port/AUX port ............. 259
Setup menu ........................ 260
Basic audio operations ....... 265
Using the radio ................... 270
Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs ...... 272
Listening to an iPod ............ 279
Listening to a USB memory device ................. 285
Using the AUX port............. 290
Connecting Bluetooth
®....... 291
Listening to Bluetooth®
audio ................................ 313
Using a Bluetooth
®
phone ............................... 314
Operating the sub woofer (on some Access Cab
models) ............................ 343
Detachable pole antenna ... 344
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CAUTION
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 130
Engine (ignition) switch .... 141
Automatic transmission .... 144
Manual transmission ........ 148
Turn signal lever .............. 151
Parking brake ................... 152
Horn ................................. 154
2-2. Gauges and meters Gauges and meters ......... 155
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 158
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 162
Fog light switch ................ 165
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 166 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 172
Rear view monitor system ........................... 176
Four-wheel drive system ........................... 187
Active traction control system ........................... 191
AUTO LSD system........... 193
Rear differential lock system ........................... 195
Downhill Assist Control system ........................... 198
Clutch start cancel switch ............................. 200
Driving assist systems ..... 201
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions (4WD models and
PreRunner) .................... 207
Cargo and luggage .......... 212
Vehicle load limits ............ 217
Winter driving tips ............ 219
Trailer towing ................... 223
Dinghy towing .................. 244

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2-2. Gauges and meters
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When driving
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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 151)*1,2Slip indicator
( P. 191, 193, 202)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 163)*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 193, 202, 203)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 162)*1TRAC OFF indicator
(P. 202, 203)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 162)*1
(if equipped)
Downhill assist control
system indicator
(P. 198)
(if equipped)
Security indicator
( P. 81)*1,5RSCA OFF indicator
(P. 99)
(5-speed
automatic
transmission
vehicles)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 144)(if equipped)
Active traction control
system indicator
( P. 191)
*1AUTO LSD indicator
(P. 193)
(4-speed
automatic
transmission vehicles)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 144)(4WD models)
Four-wheel drive
indicator ( P. 187)
(4WD models)
4LO indicator ( P. 187)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 172)*1
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator ( P. 195)

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
Four-wheel drive system
: If equipped
Use the front-wheel drive control switch to select the following
transfer modes.
H2 (high speed position,
two-wheel drive)
Use this for normal driving
on dry hard-surfaced roads.
This position gives greater
economy, quietest ride and
least wear.
H4 (high speed position,
four-wheel drive)
Use this for driving only on
tracks that permit the tires
slide, like off-road, icy or
snow-covered roads. This
position provides greater
traction than two-wheel
drive.
The four-wheel drive indica-
tor comes on.
L4 (low speed position,
four-wheel drive)
Use this for maximum
power and traction. Use L4
for climbing or descending
steep hills, off-road driving,
and hard pulling in sand,
mud or deep snow.
The four-wheel drive and
4LO indicators come on.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
Active traction control system
When the active traction control system is operatingIf four wheels spin, the slip indi-
cator flashes to indicate that the
active traction control system
has been engaged.
: If equipped
The active traction control system automatically helps prevent the
spinning of 4 wheels when the vehicle is started or accelerated on
slippery road surfaces.
■ System operation
Vehicles with an automatic transmission:
Stop the vehicle, shift the shift lever to N and put the front-
wheel drive control switch in the L4 position.
Vehicles with a manual transmission:
Stop the vehicle or reduce your speed to less than 2 mph (3
km/h). Depress the clutch pedal and put the front-wheel
drive control switch in the L4 position.
Press the A-TRAC switch to
activate the system.
At this time, the active traction
control system indicator will
come on.
To cancel the system, push the
switch again.

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■When the rear differential is locked (vehicles with the rear differential
lock system)
The active traction control system is activated only when the vehicle speed
is less than 3 mph (6 km/h).
■ Sounds and vibrations caused by the active traction control system
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indi-
cate that a malfunction has occurred in the system.
● Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering. It may
occur when the system is operating.
■ If the brake system overheats
The system will cease operation, a buzzer will sound and A-TRAC indicator
blink to alert the driver. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. (There is no problem
with continuing normal driving.)
The system will be automatically restored after a short time.
CAUTION
■The active traction control system m ay not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the active traction control system is operating.
Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.

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When driving
AUTO LSD system
When the AUTO LSD system is operatingIf the rear wheels spin, the slip
indicator flashes to indicate that
the AUTO LSD system has been
controlled the spinning of the
rear wheels.
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.
Press the VSC OFF switch to
turn on the system.
At this time, the AUTO LSD
and VSC OFF indicators will
come on simultaneously.
To turn off the system, push
the switch again.
If the engine is turned off while
the AUTO LSD indicator is on
and then restarted, the indica-
tor will turn off automatically.

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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, while 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 (vehicl es with towing hitch and 7 pin
connector)
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)
Helps to maintains drive power and prevent the drive wheels from spin-
ning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads.
■Hill-start assist control (if equipped)
Helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when starting on an
incline or slippery slope. It operates for approximately 5 seconds at
maximum.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Under the instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 IGN 15 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, anti-lock brake system,
traction control system, vehicle sta-
bility control system, SRS airbag
system, front passenger occupant
classification system
2 GAUGE 7.5 A Meter and gauge, emergency
flashers
3 TAIL 10 A Tail lights, license plate lights, park-
ing lights, multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, instrument panel
light control, illuminations
4 ACC 7.5 A Shift lock system, outside rear view
mirrors, audio system, power out-
lets
5 PWR OUTLET 15 A Power outlets
6 DR LCK 20 A Door lock system