Why I Love This Button On The Toyota Tacoma

[@paulkonar7842]

As most of your other viewers below indicated, you did a much better job than trying to understand the description listed in the operator's manual. Thank you.

[@Jason-Samko]

Happy to help and glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate the comment. Makes all the hard work worth doing when I hear it's helpful.

[@ryanhargis8773]

New Tacoma owner here, thanks for a great video with real world examples. I understand it much better now.

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@henrygrod8275]

I have a new 23 Tacoma pro and not even the dealer could explain that button as good as you. Thanks for this video.

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad you enjoyed it and congrats on one of the best trucks ever made

[@OKFrax-ys2op]

He’s geared for 🤑🤑🤑, that’s all 🤔🫨🫨🫨😆

[@dr.a006]

“Choose your ruts wisely. You may be in them for a long time.” -Dad I’m learning how to use my 2023 Taco Off Road I got last week. Thanks!

[@Jason-Samko]

Love that phrase! Im probably gonna steal it. Congrats on an amazing truck

[@jackmountain8503]

Pfft "Ruts are for followers who never left the same path"-Me 1984,1986,1991, '09 traveler of the YODA,PRE/TACO and beyond....

[@Jason-Samko]

@@jackmountain8503 😂😂

[@jakeduncan2542]

This video was awesome and super helpful! I’ve read threads online on Tacoma sites about the differences of Trac off, auto lsd, VSC etc and they are always a little confusing without real world examples to go with them. Thanks for making a video like this! These trucks are awesome.

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad you enjoyed it! I agree 100% love this truck

[@jamescottrell7367]

Never had to engage it yet, but nice to know it's there.

[@buethling]

As a new Tacoma owner I’ve been really struggling to figure out what all the buttons REALLY do, not just what the manual says. This was awesome and you’ve got a new sub!

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wiscowalleye7954]

Traction control completely off with 4wd on is incredibly useful in deep snow. I use it all the time on frozen lakes ice fishing. Traction control will get u stuck 100% of the time in this scenario as it cuts power to the wheels when they spin and eventually cuts engine power. Always turn off traction control completely in deep snow.

[@Jason-Samko]

Agree 100%. Traction control has got me stuck in snow many times too

[@AlexEvoX]

What about in icy roads?

[@Jason-Samko]

@AlexEvoX leave traction control on when its icy is my opinion. Vehicles today have amazing safety and traction control to keep you from spinning out.

[@wiscowalleye7954]

@@Jason-Samko agreed. Definitely keep it on on icey roads it will save your butt. Only in deep snow mudd or sand should u turn it off.

[@Jason-Samko]

@@wiscowalleye7954 100% agree

[@flipthemagichobo]

I’ve owned my 2wd Tacoma for 6 years & learned that this button is PERFECT for gravel roads but never realized until now I probably could have saved myself a lot of trouble in the snow/mud if I used it for those situations too! Thank you!

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad ypu enjoyed it

[@sombra6153]

I really appreciated this video. I’ve had a Taco for about the years but never used that switch. Much better explanation than the owners manual.

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TheFogLakeshore]

You can use it to back into a trailer on uneven ground, when you are turning your front wheels and have a lot of scrub angle. It just adds control. You could use 4l but you have to have the front involved and that can be a problem. There's a lot of uses for these systems, if you have a long relationship with Toyota trucks, you can see how Toyota has kept the same capabilities but with a different feature set. And that's why there's long time Toyot afans. I'd personally rip all that crap out and add manual hubs lol.

[@nkdfz1]

I bought a new Tacoma and while I haven't had much time to play with it, the dealer certainly doesn't go into depth on all the little tricks etc. Thank you very much for explaining all of this, super helpful!!

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@EmeryProductions]

This is why I believe a Trd Sport is just as capable at off roading as a trd off road in 95% of scenarios. And an auto lsd is 2nd best to a rear locker and is why I chose the trd sport for the mild off roading I tend to to here and there. I also like the painted fender arches and number insert that the trd sport has compared to the trd off road. 95% of my time is on pavement but the other 5% I do go off road The trd sport does almost as good from the factory in most cases that the trd off road does. Thanks for demonstrating the auto lsd in this video!

[@Jason-Samko]

And the sport has a very good road tuned suspension vs the soft off road suspension on the off road. You bough the perfect truck for your needs for sure!

[@johncole3010]

A a sport owner; I can say Hands down , the OR can get you stuck farther into the wild but hey, because you spent extra ; you can afford the tow bill

[@erickim2025]

Yup that's agree thr TRD sport is a great model unless you're a hard core off roader.

[@stevepottie9860]

my sport loves being offroad

[@tacomafan5186]

Excellent video. I’m embarrassed to say I’ve owned my Tacoma for over 4 years and never knew what that button did. .

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@whiskythrottle8421]

I bought my first Toyota Tacoma last year. I pulled into the dealership with my car limping into the dealership. The salesman said he would give me 2500 for it the day before before he seen the car in person. But all they had was a brand new SR5 and a TRD off-road with 6k miles on it both 2 wheel drive. I ended up getting the TRD for 36k out the door. I was bummed out that I wasn’t able to get 4 wheel but live in Florida so figured I could deal with it. But my girl has accidentally hit that rear locker button near the sunroof twice now and when I put it in gear to go I realize what’s going on but I can’t figure out how to get it back off. I’ve went through the manual but everything I’ve tried doesn’t work. Do you have any advice on how to do it? Or any tips or tricks because both times I’ve had to have it towed into the dealership and they say it was off by the time they’ve been able to get to it! I’m sure it’s just error on my part but figured I could just hit the button back and it would turn off. I’ve tried to hard press it for 3 seconds in neutral and in drive and tried just hitting it quickly in both but wasn’t able to get it off both times? Any advice would help! And thanks on the heads up on the LSD I could use that at the beach

[@Jason-Samko]

@whiskythrottle8421 on my 4x4 version you ha e to be in 4 low to work the locker. I know on the 2wd you can use the locker anytime. But I believe just hitting the button again will disengage it. But I don't know for sure as I don't own the 2wd.

[@whiskythrottle8421]

@@Jason-Samko right on I appreciate it. Yeah the second time it happened I had the mechanic drive it with me in it to show me what to do. But even he was having trouble to get it to turn off once the truck was put in D or reverse he said you have to drive it straight for a little bit then disengage it. But it took him a couple times before it worked and it was right after closing time so he was kind of in a hurry to get home. So I’m a little worried to hit it just to get it figured out because I’m worried it’s going to get stuck on again. To me something doesn’t make sense because you would think all you would have to do is hit the button again to disengage it. I don’t know but I appreciate the info you gave on this video because that will definitely help me on the beach and I live down a 3 mile dirt road and when we have hurricanes is the only time I’ve really needed a 4x4 but hopefully your trick will help! Happy thanksgiving brother

[@Jason-Samko]

@whiskythrottle8421 with the locker in the 4x4 model we have to turn the wheel back and forth a little to get the locker to engage or disengage. So.e times even have to go I to reverse a bit then back I to drive to get it to engage or disengage. In other words, toyota lockers are very sticky and finicky.

[@arober20]

Dude, thank you so much. I have been scouring the Internet trying to find what the hell that button was useful for.

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@RandyBlevins-l8n]

Thanks for the tutorial ! The wife and I recently bought a used 2016 Sequoia and are learning the ends and outs (first Toyota) of all modes. I appreciate the real life-time applications. I am now a new subscriber !

[@Jason-Samko]

Congratulations on the new sequoia!

[@marcJoel]

My old 4cyl 2wd loved that button 😂😂

[@Jason-Samko]

It's the donut button😂

[@robertjasso6673]

I just bought a 2023 TRD OFF ROAD .. Getting familiar with its capabilities. You’re very helpful.

[@Jason-Samko]

You are gonna love it. Such a great truck

[@allentisthammer4763]

Nice job. You helped me understand this feature a whole lot better than the manual or other posts covering the same feature. I've been using this while driving on snow covered paved roads verses using 4 wheel. Truck handles well. I'll give it a go on snow covered dirt roads today and see how it does. Again, good posting and Thanks.

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad you enjoyed the video. This auto lsd feature is fantastic

[@snn517]

this helped me greatly high speed on the beach changing lanes. thanks for the 3 second one. I think the hold 3 seconds turns off stability control which is what I needed.

[@texmech6565]

I'm a believer! Climbed a hill this year with my sport that looked pretty daunting.

[@Jason-Samko]

Awesome!

[@g.jeffreypowell270]

I use my all the times on wet roads, driving to work on inclines. I love it.

[@Jason-Samko]

Sure is a handy feature

[@DStorm91]

Thanks for posting this comment. I was wondering about that. Good to know!

[@Mr67Stanger]

Great video. Thanks. I drive a 2WD Sport, so this feature is very important to me. I'm not confused about those buttons and the icons anymore.

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad it helped!

[@Jeremiahking101]

It helps a lot! And when you on sandy beaches be sure to air down to 15-25 PSI

[@Jeremiahking101]

Yup I own a 2.7 2WD (2020 Taco) and went to the beach with super soft sand last year. I hit that button and was able to make it through all the beach! I did get completely stuck once and was dead stopped, I gunned the throttle and still was able to get out!! Dont under estimate the 2WD on these tacomas! The fact that I run wide Toyo AT3s probably helped too. Another thing I will do is air down next time. I was not aired down in this instance.

[@Jason-Samko]

Yep on the beach airing down is mandatory and the best way to prevent getting stuck

[@gerardoalonso4001]

How much should you air down?​@@Jason-Samko

[@Jason-Samko]

@gerardoalonso4001 would not go below 15 psi so you don't pop the bead. I would air down to 18 or 20 psi.

[@gerardoalonso4001]

I appreciate that brother ​@SamkoWorkShop

[@lewisblack3053]

Thanks for this info. Have owned a Tacoma 10 years and never used this button because I did not understand it from the manual. I always use 4x4 instead.

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad it was a helpful video for ya

[@derekp6636]

super useful thanks! 6 years on still learning new things the 'taco can do.

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@wrasslinggod]

your video is a real help to me a new tacoma 4x4 owner just learning the toys of the trade.thanks for a awesome lesson of the buttons.

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TheDesertRat31]

The auto lsd uses the abs system to to apply micro braking (essentially) to keep the low traction wheel from spinning.thats what that "buzzing" sound is. Its the ABS system applying and releasing the brakes super fast. That same thing happens when you slam on your brakes. The pulsing is the ABS system. In old school 4wd's, you could (and still can) achieve the same thing by left foot braking. It's lightly holding the brake with your left foot and using controlled throttle with the right. The people at the AM general driving school (they made the military HMMWV's) they call it "brake modulation."

[@Jason-Samko]

you are 100% correct. The algorithms today are much more precise and capable than the old way of 2 foot driving thru obstacles. But is sure is a good method to know still.

[@Kill4Time255]

brake modulation on military humvee actually engages the torsen differentials. which makes the vehicle fully locked

[@Jason-Samko]

@Kill4Time255 Ford uses torsen front lockers on thier trucks. They work very well. Not quite the same as a true electronic or air locker but very darn close and you never have to fight with it. Torsen makes a great system.

[@TheDesertRat31]

@Kill4Time255 sure about that? I'm not saying you're wrong, but I never heard of that. Torsen diffs work by the way the gear train interfaces such that slipping causes the interlocking spur and worm gears to lock when it "senses" differential torque (TORque SENsing). Brake modulation just helps eliminate the free spinning wheel that has lost traction. I can't remember if there was a locked differential setting on the 4wd gear shift. I do know that some (maybe all) humvees have portal axles, and that gear reduction was another factor in the really good off-road traction they could get. Another feature, kind of unrelated, was that the disc brakes were mounted inboard near the center line on the truck. That's why we were told not to use the brakes to stop a free wheel from spinning. You would snap a half-shaft under the rotational weight of the spinning tire. Of course, Joe has to test it, so one dude broke a CV axle, thinking the instructor was making it up.

[@preggo12000]

That's awesome I just got a 2021 work truck two-wheel drive and this system comes standard! It doesn't snow much in New York anymore but it should come in handy from time to time

[@gocivic99]

I really appreciate this video. I often find that 4WD is too much for a light dirt parking lot or sharp corner mountain road. Your explanation of the LSD is that small gap in traction that I need without worrying about binding or excessive stopping to "clunk" it into gear.

[@Jason-Samko]

Well said and great example of it's use

[@VitalArms]

All I could think is imagine someone watching him from a distance thinking to themselves, “gosh this must be this guys first time ever seeing dirt” 😂😂😂 great video and explanation tho. I think it’s a shame how common it is people have such a feature rich truck and never utilize any of it. I love using the auto lsd for this exact reason, a generally off road cruise where you need both wheels in the fight, but if I want to rip through trails quickly, and get the back end loose on turns, that’s when you first hold that button till it shows TRAC OFF. And of course 4 high works great if you quickly get into some shit and you don’t want to even risk getting stuck since you can just turn it on, on the go. Lastly, if you are hitting some trails on side of mountains with insane steep angles, 4 Low can do some pretty impressive stuff. I’ll put it in first gear as well with ect on and it can put in work on the steepest of hills

[@Jason-Samko]

Very Very well said and great examples.

[@englund2]

No one explained better! Amazing Video.

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@michaelamato6681]

In normal mode with traction control on, the system applies micro brakes when wheel spin is detected. It will also try to keep the wheels from over spinning. This helps prevent spinouts on wet and/or icy roads. Especially on ice, when the slippery surface will cause rapid wheel spin as all friction is lost as power is applied. Why we were taught to "lift" the peddle when you hit ice to maintain tire to ice contact, maximizing traction. In LSD mode, the wheel spin limiter is disabled but the system still tries to keep both wheels spinning at the same speed. This mimics a mechanical LSD, or as others have commented positraction (which is a brand name?). And yes, riding the brake, or better yet the parking brake, can help get you out of a hole for the same reason. In loose sand or snow you sometimes need faster wheel spin to maintain speed or accelerate. Think of a boat moving through water with a propeller spinning at the back. You are plowing through soft stuff.

[@Jason-Samko]

Yep you want traction control for icy roads. But in the mud sand and deep snow you want power and traction at as most wheels as possible

[@outdoorguy845]

Great video I just bought a 2023 Toyota Tacoma. I had a 2007 Tacoma for 18 years and never touch that button

[@Jason-Samko]

It sure is a really nice feature to have. Congratulations on the new 2023. Such an amazing truck

[@Matt_on_life]

Thanks for this video! I have a 23 off road and last winter when I bought it there wasn’t any weather to speak of. I’ll know what to do this year if we get some snow… I’ve always hated having to engage 4wd on those “in between” road situations…

[@Jason-Samko]

For deep snow spots it will help with the extra traction. Be careful using it on light snow covered places as turning on the lsd also turns off the traction control. Toyota has amazing traction control to keep you from slipping spinning and losing control. This is more valuable of a button for off road than it is for on road.

[@JoseJimenez-fv8rk]

have you made a video about the rear locker? I have a 2wd 22' trd off road and I'm still learning what to do (especially since it's not 4wd) when I finally hit the trails for the first time. Thank you so much for this great explanation!!!!!

[@Jason-Samko]

Yes. Made about 8 or 10 videos about lockers. If you search "locker" on my channel many will pop up

[@chrisgodfrey1128]

Your neighbors are gonna love that

[@Offshore1977]

Great video. Wish off road reviewers use this more often.

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@infinitebeing1032]

Just purchased a 2023 Sport and this info was great . Thanks.

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad you enjoyed it and you will love your new truck

[@Ironsja11]

Looks like my neck of the woods in Northern Michigan! I'm new to Tacoma's and my old 4 wheel drive has none of this traction control stuff so I appreciate the tips on how to use it. Take care!

[@Jason-Samko]

That is northern michigan. Loved it up there. lived there my whole life until a couple months ago when we moved to georgia.

[@tuckerandi]

Thanks gotta check that next time im out in my Tacoma

[@1twotour]

Great video man! I am definitely going to test this out in the morning in the snow. I will leave another comment to let you know the results after a day or two.

[@Jason-Samko]

You will be very happy with the results

[@tomphillips2608]

Great video. Question, though. I thought I saw where the button should only be pushed when vehicle isn't moving. So, seeing a rough patch ahead you'd have to stop and engage? Or am I having a senior moment😂? Thanks

[@Jason-Samko]

I do not believe that is the case with the button. You might be thinking of the rear locker button or 4x4 low nob. But i pushed this button going down the road many times

[@tomphillips2608]

@@Jason-Samko Thanks!

[@nokianx400]

Thanks for explaining. On an icy road, you have to have it ON (orange lights off), otherwise your truck might spin right?

[@Jason-Samko]

I would. Let traction control help you on the ice.

[@rayz671]

On my previous vehicles I disable traction control in snowy side roads so it continuously digs to get to the street underneath

[@Jason-Samko]

Yep in deep snow I like it disabled so that I can control the throttle and not be cut off

[@rickmaldoo4205]

I will not fear the button. Thank you sir

[@Jason-Samko]

😂😂 never fear the button. Just push it! Worth it!

[@DanBrando]

Great video, thank you for the detailed easy explanation

[@Jason-Samko]

Very welcome and glad you enjoyed it

[@edgarchapa7266]

I got a 2wd trd sport with all terrains and I’ve never gone through sand that deep nice knowing I might get through stuff like that if need be( also carry traction boards on the roof rack knowing ima need em)

[@Jason-Samko]

That auto lsd button will literally double your traction on a 2wd. And traction boards are fantastic to have and work very well.

[@endlessnameless3996]

This is great when roads have some snow but are too dry for 4wd.

[@Jason-Samko]

Yep great scenario and example

[@erickim2025]

Thanks for explaining als button in simple terms , the manual can be confusing. 😊

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@phillair3813]

Thank you. I always wondered how that button worked.

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad the video was helpful

[@Toby_Flenderson_1982]

Very good explanation. However, I prefer to just as easily hit that 4H button for much better situational response. Not to mention, the 4 wheal drive train needs to be exercised pretty frequently to keep the operation functioning smoothly.

[@Jason-Samko]

Very true. But this button is a great bonus giving us lsd in 2wd

[@roadtaco3924]

Thanks from a 2WD SR 👌🏾👌🏾

[@Jason-Samko]

Very welcome

[@kyvn1500]

My understanding of it is the anti-lock braking system is applying brake to the spinning wheel forcing the open differential to transfer power to the opposite wheel. I did use it once and it worked but don't think it is a traditional limited slip. I think there is a warning in the manual not to use it at high RPM. The sound you hear in the video is the anti-lock system bumping the brake to the spinning wheel. Correct me if I am wrong.

[@Jason-Samko]

You are correct. It's a computer controlled brake locking limited slip. This truck does have a true rear locker too. But toyota makes it a pain to use the rear locker as you have to be in 4 low and getting the rear locker to engage is often a pain in the butt. So this button is great when that extra traction is needed without all the fuss.

[@CountryGal-ex9gn]

I just bought a 2023 SR5 . This was really informative. Question.. do you put it in Neutral then switch to 4 wheel drive. Then Drive? Can the Toyota Tacoma be moving slow when I switch to 4x4??

[@Jason-Samko]

You can switch between 2wd and 4high while driving straight at speeds under 50 mph. To shift into 4 low you need to come to a stop, shift into neutral, then shift into 4 low, then into drive. In 4 low you should always be on loose ground and speeds under 20 mph.

[@CountryGal-ex9gn]

@@Jason-Samko Thank you so much for the information!!!

[@2011sombrerotejano]

Thankyou........now I know what to do when I got that situation come up.

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@johnmantoe9001]

Thanks for showing, i had no idea. I thought it was always on, the off button is misleading.

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@llkj7944]

Make sure your rear drum brakes are adjusted, and I mean adjusted the “old school” way! The Toyota way is leaving way too much slack in the rear brake shoes, consequently the limited slip can’t activate properly, I drove around for several years with what I considered crappie Tacoma brakes, had poor traction in snow and off road trails, when I did front brake pads the rear shoes always looked new after 90,000 klm, I went to three different Toyota dealers for proper brake adjustment with always the same results, finally took the truck to a long time professional brake service shop, the manager said he sees this all the time with Tacoma’s, improper adjustment on the drums, he told me what they did and it was the same procedure we did since drum brakes have been around, adjust until light drag, go around the block use the brakes, come back and snug them up again until light drag! First light I came to I almost put my wife’s cell phone through the window, yeah brakes worked as they should and I actually noticed the LSD work for the first time since I owned the truck.

[@MrLarrybyrne]

Great vid. One question...Should that feature only be used in short, get-out-of-trouble situations, or can it also be engaged for longer runs in sand and/or snow?

[@Jason-Samko]

Can be engaged for long runs I'm sand and snow without worry. I ha e driven many miles at a time with the lsd engaged

[@TheOtherPlayer]

@@Jason-Samko calling it an LSD is wrong as the diff isn't doing anything. Yes toyota does it, but just because it is shorthand for their brake control system on the rear. You should check out the anytime locker kit from expirimental designs, will be much better than the "auto lsd"

[@Jason-Samko]

@TheOtherPlayer you are 100% correct. Thats why I only buy trucks with a true locker. For what I do lsd won't keep me from walking home in the swamps.

[@roromania]

Just got a 2012 prerunner trd, not 4x4 tho, but this vid was perfect for explain that. Was a little confused with what I could do with that button. Much appreciated

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad you enjoyed it. And congratulations on such an amazing truck. They don't make them like that anymore. Quality truck right there!

[@smookee408]

I think with full traction control off it gives you full throttle helping you get up a dune for example.

[@Jason-Samko]

Yep no abs fighting you

[@michaelblankenship7278]

I use this button almost all the time in winter, and turn traction controll all the way off. Even when offroading for the most part.

[@ZenEndurance]

My 2WD Nissan Xterra has LSD rear drive and it is seriously impressive. We take it offroading and it can almost do everything a 4x4 can. I'm always surprised how it can climb nearly everything (got 34" KO2s on it)

[@Jason-Samko]

Love the xterra! Was so bummed when they discontinued it. Such a great rig!

[@cryptocrush-823]

I love it when the “LSD” starts to kick in😂

[@Jason-Samko]

😂😂

[@aslayerfan]

3rd time you fell back in, you had me rollin 😂

[@Jason-Samko]

Damn hill kicked my butt

[@woohunter1]

Haha, and the button right below it is the octopus launcher!

[@gregkocher5352]

I have a new to me 2019 Tundra. I'm going to make a cheat sheet for 3 separate conditions. 2wd, 4H and 4L. In 2wd, pushing the button 3 seconds turns off trac completely. The advantage is that trac when ON reduces engine power. Good for slippery highway conditions. When trac off happens the engine power reduction feature is cancelled, giving you more power to the wheels. It's confusing. You have to be aware of when ABS vs engine power reduction occurs. And it's different when in 4H and 4L. Until this is second nature I'll need the cheat sheet.

[@Jason-Samko]

Great idea with the cheat sheet!

[@tieoneon1614]

Had this on 2 Tacoma's and my F150, I love it. A true LSD can wear out over time, this trick using the ABS lets u keep the cheap maintenance free open diff. Toyota's is noisy though. If u ever really wanna play with it, put 1 tire on ice / other on pavement and test it.

[@Jason-Samko]

It's great that toyota gives it to us though

[@AlbertaGengar]

Great video. Never knew you could hold to get 0 traction control.

[@Jason-Samko]

Best way ro do donuts 😂

[@MadMurdoc86]

Nice job with the camera work, my friend. Pointing out the track differences on the fly in a single take is tough - good job. Where was this trail? There are a lot of sandy trails like this in Northern Michigan.

[@Jason-Samko]

That was off the powerlines off fletcher rd west of grayling mi

[@TARRS1]

Thank you for this real world example! It's helped me make a choice in my purchase.

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ethanb7073]

Very informative! Have a prerunner and this is geat to know. Appreciate it

[@Jason-Samko]

Yep on a pre runner without 4 wheel drive thos button technically doubles your traction

[@beenschmokin]

It increases the slippage before it engages the limited slip. It still engages it but let's you spin the weak side tire a little.

[@Jason-Samko]

You are correct it relaxes traction control. But it also engages auto lsd.

[@TRDTalk]

This is such an underrated video!

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@khx73]

Great vid. Love my 4-Hi option when the weather gets all "Canada" on me up here ;)

[@Jason-Samko]

Yep the tacoma does amazing in the snow.

[@knowledgeseeker3188]

GREAT DEMONSTRATION...TY for your time.

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@danielbadiang3817]

Thanks for the info. Never knew what that was for . Question when and were do you use those 2 buttons on the headliner above the rear view mirror?

[@Jason-Samko]

I sold the truck and dont know witch buttons you are talking about I know the rear locker button is up there. What do the buttons say. I can answer it for you

[@dn2610]

Awesome explanation and demonstration! Will test this on my 2010 Tacoma 4x4 crewcab. Thanks for sharing, subbed! 👍

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@PJOutside]

I can see the Jeep guy sitting in the tree 100 yards away watching a Toyota struggle up the hill dying laughing. No clue you’re making a video in there 😂

[@Jason-Samko]

🤣🤣 probably thinking I'm a rookie and don't even know how to put it in 4x4.

[@Shornandkenny]

Jeep guys, that's a jeep thing

[@mastrsk8]

Great video. Thanks! Question. Are those side mirrors the spotter mirrors?

[@Jason-Samko]

These are just stick on blind spot mirrors I got from Amazon for 10 bucks. They work really well.

[@mastrsk8]

@@Jason-Samko Yeah they fit great. I’ve looked but am apprehensive because I want them to fit as l well like yours. Could you tell me which ones they are by chance? Thank you for replying to the first question either way. Sorry if I’m a p.i.t.a.

[@Jason-Samko]

@@mastrsk8 www.amazon.com/dp/B08C2CMLQY/ref=dp_iou_view_item?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@luisem214]

So to do burnouts I have to hold that button for 3 seconds?

[@Jason-Samko]

Yep will trun off everything that fights you

[@readyme]

I’m curious what the difference is between the touch of the button and holding the button. What does that change really give you?

[@Jason-Samko]

Hopefully someone will chime in here and answer. I can't remember and I sold this truck a couple months ago so can't go check for you

[@christianbenedict5136]

Very cool I think my tundra has that button to

[@Roccopaul73]

Great video . Questions have a 2wd Tacoma bought it in Florida and now moved to Pittsburgh, which, if you don't know anything about Pittsburgh is extremely hilly, and now that is snowing kind of difficult to drive do you suggest on trading it for a four-wheel-drive?

[@Jason-Samko]

4 wheel drive definitely helps in the snow and in the slippery conditions. But I bet switching to snow tires for thr winter will make a huge difference. You can buy cheap steel wheels on amazon for very cheap and install snow tires on them. Easy to switch in the winter.

[@OKFrax-ys2op]

I can’t wait to try pressing that button on my Little Taco 🌮 here in Colorado!

[@Jason-Samko]

Sure does come in handy when you dont want to go into 4 wheel drive. And very valuable to the 2wd tacos.

[@amenson1997]

Just bought a 2017 GX 460 before my move to Colorado. Can't wait to see what it can really do!

[@Jason-Samko]

@@amenson1997 I hear they are great off roaders

[@RStewart7244]

Does the vehicle stabilization feature work if you’re pulling a trailer too? I’m looking at getting a pontoon boat and pulling with my 21 Tacoma with the tow package. Trailer and boat weigh about 2,800-2,900 pounds and no trailer brakes.

[@Jason-Samko]

Yes it does. Works all the time unless you turn it off. I pulled a 3k enclosed trailer daily with my 22 tacoma and it did excellent. Will be cake walk easy pulling your boat.

[@rodrigoroaduterte9415]

I guess this button is for fancy drifting mainly. In case of sand/snow/mud I would use 4WD for sure :)

[@Jason-Samko]

yep its not 4x4 but it is a great feature for a little more traction in 2wd.

[@BangBang-hk4rg]

Awesome tutorial on these modes! Thanks from my 2020 SR 👍

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad you enjoyed it and the tacoma is such a fantastic truck!

[@brianbeach9472]

I was wondering what that button did. I have that in my 4Runner

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad you enjoyed the video

[@sabinadepoli3734]

Amazing info! Brand new owner of a 23 and first winter in mountains. If I understand correctly (and sorry for silly question) when you engage 4H this would auto disengage? Or I’d have to turn it off yo switch into 4H when terrain changes? Many thanks! 😊

[@Jason-Samko]

Congrats on the new truck! In the sand or deep snow or mud turn the traction control off so that it let's you get some wheel spin if you need it to power thru. On snowy roads or icy roads leave traction control on so that the system can help keep you from spinning or looseing control on the road. Traction control still works in 4 high. But when you shift into 4 low it turns off. With you being in the mtns you will most use 2wd on dry roads and 4 high when conditions get bad with snow or ice. You can shift from 2wd to 4high while you are driving as long as your speed is under 50 mph. So if you are ay low evaluation and dry 2wd as you drive higher and start to get to icy or snowy roads switch into 4 high, then when back down low and dry roads switch back to 2wd. Again that can all be done while driving 50 and under. 4 low is for slow moving big obstacle driving and is ment to only be used under 20mph. You will only use 4 low if you are gonna go theu a big mud hole or fight your way into a deep snow area etc. To get into 4 low you need to come to a full stop, shift to neutral, then switch to 4 low, then to drive.

[@FadedFootstepscom]

I appreciate you posting this video. I have a 3.5 2wd SR and i live in Michigan. I'm mostly concerned about boat ramps and this button should help me on pulling the boat out at the softer surfaces at some ramps. I'll never leave Michigan unless it's February or March. Houghton Lake is a beautiful area, i was born in Cadillac and I spend a good bit of time fishing the many lakes up there.

[@Jason-Samko]

That is a a perfect time to use that auto lsd! Excellent example

[@bubba_hunts]

Honestly, I'd like to get my default set at TRAC OFF. For the hunting that I do, those extra seconds matter and the auto LSD setting still has traction control on

[@Jason-Samko]

There is alot of things I wish toyota would let us do. Like use the rear locker in 4 high, etc.

[@RodneyGearheart]

​@SamkoWorkShop Maybe this button in 4 wheel high might allow a rear limited slip in that mode as well. 🤔

[@Jason-Samko]

@RodneyGearheart wish it did. It doesn't. I actually made a video about that called "why wouldn't toyota give us this". Sad they didn't. But a fantastic question!

[@mutedxanime]

Great video, using that button plus the ETC power button great combination trust me

[@Jason-Samko]

I use etc for towing. It let's the gears draw out further

[@carltonboles6675]

Jason, I live in southern Alabama and have a 4wd 06 Tahoe with the G80 rear end. It does well in that type of terrain in 2wd for the same reason.... I think that loose sand is as bad or maybe worse than equally deep mud.

[@Jason-Samko]

The g80 is a rock solid proven limited slip system and I hope gm never gets rid of it!

[@fabienpics]

Very cool review on the Tacoma offroad, me to I like a lot this fonction I use many time on fire road ... and this truck the Tacoma offroad are very a great one . I have since 1 years and I love , my old one truck are the FJ CRUISER I run for 10 years , and the fj are Great to . But the new generation Tacoma with the Crawl Control are very Beats...

[@Jason-Samko]

Yep love the twcoma and the fj is an amazing vehicle too! Toyota makes some great trucks!

[@wpwhittle]

Is it best to pop the button while stopped vs moving?

[@Jason-Samko]

Doesn't matter. Can do either

[@kerusso3568]

Hi, where did you find your blind spot mirrors for your side mirrors? Thanks

[@Jason-Samko]

Amazon. We're like 10 bucks

[@primo7921]

Thank you so much for this video. Very helpful

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mycobsession]

Would this be useful to maintain control on patches of ice too?

[@Jason-Samko]

In my opinion no. On slippery surfaces I think letting the computer controlled traction control is the best bet. Where this button shines is soft sand, mud, deeper snow etc. Things you need so power to get thru and don't want traction control cutting the power to the wheels while you are trying to muscle thru

[@jamesbynion9534]

I also wanted to see what it did after you held the button. Does it make any other difference?

[@Jason-Samko]

Holding the button just turns off traction control and turns on lsd

[@socaloutdoors7355]

Donut Maker Button

[@Jason-Samko]

😂😂

[@HD-on2eg]

Can you use it on the street at regular highway speeds?

[@Jason-Samko]

Probably could but I don't see why you would. I'd also check the manual to see if there is a speed restriction. I know I've done 60 with mile on, but in the dirt

[@jessearroyo3927]

This was super helpful, thank you!

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad ypu enjoyed it