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Old 06-10-2013, 05:14 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by campy View Post
I read that it has to do with Toyota covering their asses so less people will be wrapping their cars around trees. I don't know all the laws in all counties, but it wouldn't surprise me if somewhere, there is a "cars must always have some sort of traction control" law. There's the pedal dance if you want all assists off.
There is no such law, at least in the US. From 2012 forward all cars are required to come with stability control but it is perfectly legal to be able to shut it 100% off.

Are people 100% certain that the VSC cannot be turned off entirely? Consider me skeptical.
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