VSA OFF Mode

Overview 

When the VSA OFF switch is pressed, the VSA OFF indicator will illuminate and the VSA will go into the OFF mode. In the VSA OFF mode, the TCS control is changed, but the other controls will not turn off.

TCS Control During VSA OFF mode 

• If the TCS activates, the VSA indicator blinks while the VSA OFF indicator is still on.
• By terminating the TCS function at low speeds, the driver can gain traction on loose sand or deep snow.
• During a standing start from varying road surfaces under the left and right side of the vehicle, the TCS function helps gain traction.
• When the vehicle is on a lift while being serviced and its tires are not in contact with any surface, the wheel speed will not exceed 31 mph (50 km/h).
• The TCS function is fully disabled when the VSA maintenance mode is activated.

TCS Operation Image 

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VSA Maintenance Mode 

Enter the VSA maintenance mode when the vehicle is on a lift or two-wheel dynamometer, where you need the wheel spin speed to exceed 31 mph (50 km/h). For information on how to enter and exit the VSA maintenance mode, refer to "How to enter VSA maintenance mode"  in the Removal and Installation section of the shop manual.