I'm new to the forum and this has probably been covered but I have a 2007 4runner and there is no option to turn off the traction control. this has almost got me and my family killed. I was in the unplowed turn lane and hit the gas to try to make a left turn and the traction control took over and hung me in the oncoming lane. Is there a way to turn it off? My only other complaint is that it is a gas guzzler. Still the best vehical I ever owned.
Traction Control
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Anonymous4Runner
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First and foremost, I am glad you and your family are OKAY. Now, I don't know about your year but in my '04, I have a button on the left side of the steering wheel where I can disable trac. control. Do you have a owners manual that you can review to see if it has the answer you're looking for in there? Bump for those that can help answer this dude's question! Stay safe on the roads, my friend. Ever since my dad got a 2nd generation 4Runner, I was addicted to the 4R model. I can proudly say that I am forever a 4Runner fan and I will definitely buy a 4Runner every time I replace my vehicle. I think my next 4R will be a 5th gen in few years. 4Runners will definitely help you get through a lot of things
Mytoy4
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If I remember right, when I questioned this, I was told that this differential button diables the traction contol. I was also concerned having it on when driving in snow because I felt like I slid more. Once I disabled it I no longer had the traction control.
And maybe disable is not the right word but it in some way shut it off.
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Mark86
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You could use it in snow, but I don't think it is good for your truck to lock the center diff and drive on dry pavement. I thought it was used only when you are stuck in snow/mud.
Anonymous4Runner
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A very dumb question, but I used to have a 3rd gen 4Runner ('99). We had a snowstorm (very rare in my area) few years back, and I decided to go down to my old high school parking lots (right next to my hood). There, I decided to do 'donuts'...or should i just say drift in snow? Anyways, I used 4WD all the way to the parking lots, and I used 4WD while drifting. I slammed the gas pedal hard as I turned in circles. My question is that, I came across a forum and in one of the comments, one said never 4WD while drifting in snow. Since I used 4WD while drifting, what damages did I cause to my 3rd gen. Let me know.