Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Turn off trac and/or vsc if these functions are hampering your attempts to free the vehicle.
Press to turn off trac.
2Wd models
Awd models
Caution
When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme caution.
When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
Notice
To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
Ecm communication stop mode (2006/01- )
Description
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
Notice:
Turn the ignition switch off before measuring the resistances of the
main wire and branch
wire.
After the ignition switch is turned off, check that the key reminder
warning system and light
reminder warning system ...
Components
(2005/11-2006/01)
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Fail-safe chart
Fail safe operation
If there is a problem with any sensor signals or
actuator systems, the skid control ecu prohibits the
power supply to the abs and traction actuator
and informs the ecm of vsc system failure.
The abs and traction actuator turns off the
solenoids and the ecm sh ...