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What is trac off

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Eric5456, Nov 10, 2020.

  1. Nov 10, 2020 at 6:16 PM
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    Eric5456

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    What is the button trac off does it give it more traction?
     
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    Turns off traction control. It's the fun button. You must hold it down while completely stopped for a few seconds for it to actually work.
     
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    Is it Friday ??
     
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    When one tire is spinning at a different rpm than any other tire, like driving on ice or a bumpy road, the traction control light flashes.
     
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    What is manual on
     
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    So with an automatic transmissin, there are P, N, D, 4, 3, 2, L. And....... R. Otherwise known as race mode. Make sure you're going at least 50 before shifting into race mode.
     
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    Correct me if I'm wrong here, but pressing it once makes the simulated lsd more sensitive right? When I press mine the "auto lsd" light shows up.

    So technically it would give you more traction if you're 2wd with one rear wheel up in the air since the brake will try to stop the spinning wheel to give power to the wheel on the ground.

    There's a thread on this forum somewhere that explains all the different modes.
     
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    The trac in my Camry just lets me know when my tires are spinning when it’s wet, that’s about it.
     
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    Make sure you're going at least 50 before shifting into race mode. (R)

    I have many times. Yes you can shift into R above 25mph (always above) on the 3rd gen it will turn on your backup cam and the truck just goes into neutral.
    did it to check my trailer sometimes.
    (now i have a over-ride switch) go to youtube if you don't believe me. not :crazy:

    And when the rev lights turn on i scared the shit out of a tailgater ! ! ! !
     
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    Really? That’s crazy.
     
  14. Nov 11, 2020 at 5:58 PM
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