BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM


  1. CONSTRUCTION


    1. The operation of the VSC and TRC functions can be stopped by the VSC OFF switch. While the vehicle is being driven off the shoulder of the road or driven on a dirt road, engine output control is stopped to maintain drive torque.

      B002N37C01
      *1 VSC OFF Switch - -

  2. OPERATION


    1. The VSC OFF switch can select 3 modes (Normal mode, TRC OFF mode, and VSC OFF mode).

    2. Briefly pressing the VSC OFF switch in Normal mode selects TRC OFF mode.

    3. Pressing and holding the VSC OFF switch for 3 seconds or more with the vehicle stopped selects VSC OFF mode, disabling the TRC and VSC functions.

    4. Briefly pressing the VSC OFF switch in TRC OFF mode or VSC OFF mode, or turning the ignition switch off, returns to Normal mode. Also, when the speed increases, TRC OFF mode automatically switches to Normal mode.

      B002MYWC01
      *a Normal Mode *b TRC OFF Mode
      *c VSC OFF Mode - -
      B002NKU VSC OFF Switch Operation (Press and Hold for 3 Seconds or More) B002N8P VSC OFF Switch Operation (Brief)
      Function of VSC OFF Switch (2WD Models)
      Rear Differential Mode Brake Control Function Combination Meter Assembly
      TRC VSC Multi-information Display VSC OFF Indicator
      Free Normal Mode ○ ○ - -
      Free TRC OFF Mode X ○ TRC OFF Displayed -
      Free VSC OFF Mode X X*1 TRC OFF Displayed Illuminates
      Lock*2 VSC OFF Mode*3 X X*1 TRC OFF Displayed Illuminates

      Tech Tips

      ○: Controllable

      X: Not controllable

      -: Not applicable

      *1: The control is performed during braking or while the yaw rate is large.

      *2: Models with rear differential lock system

      *3: Automatically switches, and ABS does not operate.

      Function of VSC OFF Switch (4WD Models)
      Transfer Drive Mode Rear Differential Mode Brake Control Function Combination Meter Assembly
      TRC VSC Multi-information Display VSC OFF Indicator
      H2 Free Normal Mode ○ ○ - -
      Free TRC OFF Mode X ○ TRC OFF Displayed -
      Free VSC OFF Mode X X*1 TRC OFF Displayed Illuminates
      H4 Free Normal Mode ○*2 ○ - -
      Free TRC OFF Mode X ○ TRC OFF Displayed -
      Free VSC OFF Mode X X*1 TRC OFF Displayed Illuminates
      L4*3 Free Normal Mode ○*2 X - Illuminates
      Free VSC OFF Mode X X*1 TRC OFF Displayed Illuminates
      Lock*4 VSC OFF Mode*5 X X*1 TRC OFF Displayed Illuminates

      Tech Tips

      ○: Controllable

      X: Not controllable

      -: Not applicable

      *1: The control is performed during braking or while the yaw rate is large.

      *2: Performs A-TRC brake control.

      *3: Cannot switch to TRC OFF mode.

      *4: Models with rear differential lock system

      *5: Automatically switches, and the ABS does not operate.