Toyota Hilux (2017 year). Manual - part 87

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If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, the TRC/A-TRC sys-

tems may reduce power from the engine to the wheels. Pressing 

to turn the system off may make it easier for you to rock the vehicle in
order to free it.

X

Vehicles without multi-information display

To turn the TRC/A-TRC systems
off, quickly press and release

.

The “TRC OFF” indicator light will
come on.

Press 

 again to turn the system

back on.

X

Vehicles with multi-information display

To turn the TRC/A-TRC systems
off, quickly press and release

.

The “TRC TURNED OFF”/“TRC
turned off” will be shown on the
multi-information display.

Press 

 again to turn the system back on.

Disabling the TRC/A-TRC systems

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Turning off TRC, A-TRC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control systems

X

Vehicles without multi-information display

To turn the TRC, A-TRC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control systems off, press

and hold 

 for more than 3 seconds while the vehicle is stopped.

The “TRC OFF” indicator light and VSC OFF indicator light will come on.

*

Press 

 again to turn the system back on.

X

Vehicles with multi-information display

To turn the TRC, A-TRC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control systems off, press

and hold 

 for more than 3 seconds while the vehicle is stopped.

The VSC OFF indicator light will come on and the “TRC TURNED OFF”/“TRC
turned off” will be shown on the multi-information display.

*

Press 

 again to turn the system back on.

*

: On vehicles with pre-crash safety system, pre-crash brake assist and pre-

crash braking will also be disabled. The PCS warning light will come on and
the message will be shown on the multi-information display. (

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If “TRC OFF” indicator light comes on or “TRC TURNED OFF”/“TRC

turned off” is shown on the multi-information display even if 

 has not

been pressed
TRC, A-TRC and downhill assist control cannot be operated. Contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.

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If “VSC TURNED OFF PRE-CRASH BRAKE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE”/
“VSC Turned Off Pre-Crash Brake System Unavailable” is shown on the
multi-information display
The pre-crash brake assist and pre-crash braking functions are stopped since
VSC was turned off. To activate the functions, turn VSC on.

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Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC, Trailer
Sway Control, TRC, A-TRC and the hill-start assist control systems

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A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal
is depressed repeatedly, when the engine is started or just after the vehicle
begins to move. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction has
occurred in any of these systems. 

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Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred. 
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.

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Automatic reactivation of TRC, A-TRC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control
systems
After turning the TRC, A-TRC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control systems off, the
systems will be automatically re-enabled in the following situations:

●

When the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without
smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start system).

●

If only the TRC/A-TRC system is turned off, the TRC/A-TRC will turn on
when vehicle speed increases.
If the TRC, A-TRC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control systems are turned off,
automatic re-enabling will not occur when vehicle speed increases.

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Operating conditions of the hill-start assist control

X

Vehicles with automatic transmission

• When on an uphill: The shift lever is in a position other than P, R and N.
• When on a downhill: The shift lever is in a position R.
• When the vehicle is stopped.
• The parking brake is not set.
• The accelerator pedal is not depressed.

X

Vehicles with manual transmission

• When on an uphill: The shift lever is in a position other than R.
• When on a downhill: The shift lever is in a position R.
• When the vehicle is stopped.
• The parking brake is not set.
• The accelerator pedal is not depressed.

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Automatic system cancelation of the hill-start assist control

X

Vehicles with automatic transmission

• When on an uphill: The shift lever is in a position P, R and N.
• When on a downhill: The shift lever is in a position other than R.
• The accelerator pedal is depressed. 
• The parking brake is set.
• Maximum 2 seconds elapse after the brake pedal is released.

X

Vehicles with manual transmission

• When on an uphill: The shift lever is in a position R.
• When on a downhill: The shift lever is in a position other than R.
• The accelerator pedal is depressed. 
• The parking brake is set.
• Maximum 2 seconds elapse after the brake pedal is released.

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Operating conditions of emergency brake signal
When the following three conditions are met, the emergency brake signal will
operate:

●

The emergency flashers are off.

●

Actual vehicle speed exceeds approximately 55 km/h (35 mph).

●

The brake pedal is depressed in a manner that cause the system to judge
from the vehicle deceleration that this is a sudden braking operation.

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Automatic system cancelation of emergency brake signal
The emergency brake signal will turn off in any of the following situations:

●

The emergency flashers are turned on.

●

The brake pedal is released.

●

The system judges from the vehicle deceleration that is not a sudden brak-
ing operation.

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If the slip indicator light comes on
It may indicate a malfunction in the TRC, A-TRC, VSC, Trailer Sway Control
or hill-start assist control systems. Consult any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.