Toyota RAV4: When the VSC/TRAC are operating - Using other driving systems - When driving - Toyota RAV4 Owner's ManualToyota RAV4: When the VSC/TRAC are operating

If the vehicle is in danger of slipping

If the vehicle is in danger of slipping or if any of the drive wheels spins, the slip indicator light flashes to indicate that the VSC/ TRAC systems are operating. A buzzer (intermittent) sounds to indicate that VSC is operating.

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    To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following systems operate automatically in response to various driving situations. Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and sh ...

    To disable TRAC and/or VSC (2WD models)
    If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, TRAC and VSC 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 ...

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    Loading guidelines
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