NOTE
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An
operation noise may be emitted from the
engine compartment in the following situa-
tions. The sound is associated with checking
the operations of the ASC. At this time, you
may feel a shock from the brake pedal if you
depress it. These do not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
• When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is
put in ON.
• When the vehicle is driven for a while af-
ter the engine is turned on.
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When the ASC is activated, you may feel a
vibration in the vehicle body or hear a whin-
ing sound from the engine compartment.
This indicates that the system is operating nor-
mally. It does not indicate a malfunction.
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When the anti-lock brake system warning
lamp is illuminated, the ASC is not active.
Traction control function
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On slippery surfaces, the traction control function
prevents
the drive wheels from spinning excessive,
thus helping the vehicle to start moving from a stop-
ped condition. It also provides sufficient driving
force and steering performance as the vehicle turns
while pressing the acceleration pedal.
CAUTION
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When
driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy
road, be sure to install snow tyres and
drive the vehicle at moderate speeds.
Stability control function
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The
stability control function is designed to help
the driver maintain control of the vehicle on slip-
pery roads or during rapid steering manoeuvres. It
works by controlling the engine output and brake
on each wheel.
NOTE
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The stability control function operates at
speeds of about 15 km/h (9 mph) or higher.
“ASC OFF” switch
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The ASC is automatically activated when the igni-
tion
switch is turned to the “ON” position or the op-
eration mode is put in ON. You can deactivate the
system by pressing down the “ASC OFF” switch
for 3 seconds or longer.
When the ASC is deactivated, the
display/indica-
tor
will turn on. To reactivate the ASC, momentari-
ly press the “ASC OFF” switch; the
display/indi-
cator is turned off.
CAUTION
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For safety reasons, the “ASC OFF”
switch should be operated when your ve-
hicle is stopped.
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Be sure to keep the ASC on while driving
in normal circumstances.
NOTE
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When
moving out of mud, sand or fresh
snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may not
allow the engine speed to increase. In such sit-
uations, temporarily turning off the ASC
with the “ASC OFF” switch will make it eas-
ier to move out your vehicle.
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Using the “ASC OFF” switch turns off both
the stability control function and the traction
control function.
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If you continue to press the “ASC OFF”
switch after the ASC is turned off, the “mis-
taken operation protection function” will ac-
tivate and the ASC will turn back on.
ASC operation display or ASC OFF
display
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ASC operation display/ASC indicator
The
display/indicator will blink when the
ASC is operating.
ASC OFF display/ASC OFF indicator
This
display/incicator will turn on when
the ASC is turned off with the “ASC
OFF” switch.
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