traction control TOYOTA tC 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

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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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2-4. Using other driving systems
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Driving assist systems
When the TRAC/VSC systems are operating
If the vehicle is in danger of slip-
ping or if any of the drive wheels
spins, the slip indicator light
flashes to indicate that the
TRAC/VSC systems are operat-
ing.
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 h eavily 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
■TRAC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from spin-
ning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
■EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turn
the steering wheel

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Have the vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer immediately.
Failure to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system (if equipped).
SRS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Slip indicator light Indicates a malfunction in:
• Vehicle stability control; or
• Traction control.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1-1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions
of their use. Performance may diff er significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
■ Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C,
and they represent the tire’s ab ility to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled cond itions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn-
ing) traction.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence Shift control ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
M + S Mud and Snow MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board DiagnosticsSRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System TRAC Traction Control
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

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Alphabetical index
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Tachometer .............................. 188
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 345
Switch ................................... 197
Wattage ................................ 432
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system... 100
Theft prevention labels ........... 103
Tire inflation pressure ............ 323
Tire information Glossary ............................... 443
Size ...................................... 439
Tire identification number ..... 438
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 440
Tires Chains .................................. 223
Checking .............................. 312
If you have a flat tire ............. 385
Inflation pressure .................. 323
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 313
Information ........................... 436
Replacing ............................. 385
Rotating tires ........................ 312
Size ...................................... 431
Snow tires............................. 223
Spare tire .............................. 385
Tire pressure warning system................................ 312
Tools......................................... 385
Total load capacity .................. 222
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 230, 231
Emergency towing ................ 358
Trailer towing ........................ 229
TRAC ........................................ 212
Traction control ....................... 212
Trailer towing........................... 229
Trip meter................................. 188
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 345
Switch ................................... 185
Wattage ................................ 432 Valet key .....................................28
Vanity mirrors...........................257
Vehicle data recordings ............22
Vehicle identification
number ...................................422
Vehicle stability control...........212
VSC............................................212
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................367
Open door .............................371
Seat belt reminder .................371
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ..........369
Automatic transmission fluid
temperature ........................370
Brake assist system ..............369
Brake system ........................367
Charging system .... ...............368
Electric power steering system warning light........................370
Electronic engine control system ................................369
High coolant temperature ......371
Low engine oil pressure ........368
Low fuel level ........................371
Low tire pressure...................373
Low washer fluid ...................371
Malfunction indicator lamp ....369
Open door .............................371
Pretensioners ........................369
Seat belt reminder light .........371
Smart key system... ...............375
SRS airbags ..........................369
Tire pressure warning light ....373
Washer
Checking ...............................310
Preparing and checking before winter .......................223
Switch....................................201
Washing and waxing ...............272TV
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