SYSTEM CONTROL
TRC helps prevent the drive wheels from slipping when the driver depresses the accelerator pedal excessively when starting off or accelerating on a slippery surface. Simultaneously with the hydraulic brake control of the drive wheels, the skid control ECU makes a request to the ECM to perform engine output control. This produces drive force that suits the driving conditions in order to ensure the proper start-off acceleration.
Figure 1. Driving on Road with Differing Surface Friction Characteristics
| *A | Without TRC | *B | With TRC |
| *1 | ECM | *2 | Brake Actuator
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| *a | Brake Slipping Drive Wheel | - | - |
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Slippery Surface | - | - |