Toyota 2008 4Runner - Downhill Assist Control System

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The downhill assist control system is a
system that assists the deceleration of
the engine brake when you drive down
a steep hill. When you are driving down
a hill with the four−wheel drive control
switch knob (full−time four−wheel drive
models) or multi−mode control switch
knob (multi−mode four−wheel drive
models) in the “L4” position, push the
“DAC” switch to limit the vehicle’s ac-
celeration. If the vehicle is traveling at
a speed of 25 km/h (15 mph) or less,
you can descend at a constant speed.
CAUTION
Do not rely excessively on the down-
hill assist control system. It may not
be able to maintain a low speed over
road surfaces or off−road surfaces on
which sliding can easily occur, such
as extremely steep slopes or icy or
muddy roads.
TO ACTIVATE THE DOWNHILL ASSIST
CONTROL SYSTEM
1. Full−time four−wheel drive models—
Turn the four −wheel drive control
switch knob to the “L4” position.
The system will not operate if the four−
wheel drive control switch knob is in the
“H4” position.
Multi−mode four−wheel drive mod-
els—Turn the multi−mode control
switch knob to the “L4” position.
The system will not operate if the multi−
mode control switch knob is in the “H4”
position.
2. In order to make full use of the en-
gine brake, putting the transmission
in “L” or “2” is recommended.
The system will operate even if the trans-
mission selector lever is in “D”, “4”, “3”
or “N”. However, when it is in “L” or “2”
the engine brake can also be utilized en-
abling the system to operate more effec-
tively.
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3. Push the “DAC” switch to turn the
system on. The downhill assist con-
trol system indicator light on the in-
strument panel will come on.
Full−time four−wheel drive models—If the
downhill assist control system indicator
light flashes, the selector lever may be in
“N” or the four−wheel drive control switch
knob may be in the “H4” position.
If the indicator light does not come on
when the switch is pushed, contact your
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Downhill assist control system
(four−wheel drive models)