Toyota Tundra Owners Manual: AUTO LSD system

Toyota Tundra Owners Manual / Driving / Using the driving support systems / AUTO LSD system

The AUTO LSD system aids traction by using the traction control system to control engine performance and braking when one of the drive wheels begins to spin.

The system should be used only when one of the drive wheels spinning occurs in a ditch or rough surface.

System operation

The system can be used on 2WD models and in 2WD mode on 4WD models. The system is activated when driving at a speed under 62 mph (100 km/h). The AUTO LSD system will be activated with the following two procedures.

Press the briefly to turn on the system.

The "AUTO LSD" indicator will come on.

To turn off the system, press again.

Using the driving support systems

Stop the vehicle completely, and press for more than 3 seconds.

The "AUTO LSD" and VSC off indicators will come on.

To turn off the system, press again.

Using the driving support systems

■If the brake system overheats The system will cease operation and a buzzer will alert the driver. At this time, the "TRAC OFF" indicator will come on. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.

(There is no problem with continuing normal driving.) The system will be automatically restored after a short time.

WARNING

■To avoid an accident Failure to do so, a much greater steering effort and more careful cornering control will be required.

Do not use the AUTO LSD system in conditions other than when one of the drive wheels spinning occurs in a ditch or rough surface.
Do not drive with the AUTO LSD system continuously turned on.

NOTICE

■Activating while driving Do not activate the AUTO LSD system if the wheel is slipping. Stop the slipping or spinning before activating.

Four-wheel drive system

Driving assist systems

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