TACOMA,TUNDRA,SEQUOIA VSC SWITCH OPERATION
Written by gary on March 26th, 2009Here is a brief Tutorial on Vehicle Control for new Tacoma, Tundra, and Sequoia owners who may not fully understand th VSC-Off Button operation(Vehicle Stability Control). First of all here are some vehicle control terms and a short meaning that apply.
- VSC-Anti-lock brake and trac systems that help control skids while turning and vehicle control
- Trac-helps prevent driving wheel slippage
- Auto-LSD-Slows a spinning wheel,applies torque to wheel with traction
There are circumstances where having VSC and Trac off are advantageous such as when more engine speed or torque are required. Also one might want all three off at certain times. Below is a chart that serves as a quick operational guide for this function:
TACOMA VSC TRAC AUTO LSD
Normal ON ON OFF
Briefly Push VSC Once ON OFF ON
Push/Hold VSC 3 SEC. OFF OFF OFF
Push VSC Once Again ON ON OFF
TUNDRA/SEQUOIA VSC TRAC AUTO LSD
Normal On On Off
Briefly Push VSC Once On Off On
Push VSC Hold 3 SEC Off Off On
Push VSC Hold 3 SEC Off Off Off
Push VSC Once Again On On Off
