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5-5. Using the driving support systems
5
Driving
Press the Trail Mode switch
When the switch is pressed, Trail
Mode turns on and the Trail Mode
indicator illuminates on the multi-
information display.
When the switch is pressed again,
the Trail Mode indicator turns off.
■ Trail Mode
● Trail Mode is intended for use
when driving on bumpy rough
roads. Do not turn the switch on in
other situations.
● Trail Mode controls the vehicle so
that it can use the maximum
amount of drive force when driving
on bumpy roads.
● If Trail Mode is continuously used
for a long period of time, the load
on related parts increases and the
system may be unable to operate
effectively.
■ When Trail Mode is canceled
In the following situations, Trail
Mode is automatically canceled
even if it is turned on.
● When the driving mode is
changed (P.377)
● When the power switch is turned
off
■ During Trail Mode operation
The following types of situations
may occur, but they are not mal-
functions.
● Vibrations may be felt throughout
the vehicle or steering wheel
● Operating noise may be heard
from the engine compartment
■ When an inspection at your
Toyota dealer is necessary
In the following situations, the sys-
tem may be malfunctioning. Have
the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
Trail Mode
Trail Mode is a system that
performs integrated control
for the AWD, brake and
drive force control systems
to assist the drive power on
bumpy roads, etc.
WARNING
■ Before using Trail Mode
Make sure to observe the follow-
ing precautions. Failure to
observe these precautions may
result in an unexpected accident.
● Check that the Trail Mode indi-
cator is illuminated before driv-
ing. Trail Mode will not operate
when the indicator is off.
● Trail Mode is not intended to
expand the limits of the vehicle.
Thoroughly check the road con-
ditions and drive with caution.
● Thoroughly check the road con-
ditions before driving. As Trail
Mode is suitable for driving on
bumpy roads, such as those
where the tire on one side
spins, there is a chance that
Trail Mode may not be the most
appropriate for other road con-
ditions.
Turning Trail Mode on
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