Vehic 7-13. Vehicle Stability Control( VSC)/ TRAC System ■ Vehicle Stability Control( VSC) System
In the event of wheelspin and / or skidding on a slippery road surface and / or during cornering and / or an evasive maneuver, the Vehicle Stability Control( VSC) system adjusts the engine’ s output and the wheels’ respective braking forces to help maintain traction and directional control. The skid suppression function is designed to help maintain directional stability by suppressing the wheels’ tendency to slide sideways during steering operations. Activation of this function is indicated by flashing of the Vehicle Stability Control( VSC) operation indicator light.
NOTE
� In the following circumstances, the vehicle may be less stable than it feels to the driver. The Vehicle Stability Control( VSC) system may therefore operate. Such operation does not indicate a system malfunction.- On gravel-covered or rutted roads- On unfinished roads- When the vehicle is fitted with snow tires or winter tires
� Activation of the Vehicle Stability Control( VSC) system will cause operation of the steering wheel to feel slightly different compared to that for normal conditions. � It is always important to reduce speed when approaching a corner, even if the vehicle is equipped with Vehicle Stability Control( VSC) system. � Always turn off the engine before replacing a tire as failure to do so may render the Vehicle Stability Control( VSC) system unable to operate correctly. ■ TRAC System
The TRAC system is designed to prevent spinning of the driving wheels on slippery road surfaces, thereby helping to maintain traction and directional control. Activation of this function is indicated by flashing of the Vehicle Stability Control( VSC) operation indicator light. The TRAC system is also equipped with the brake LSD function.