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Sudden start restraint control( Drive-Start Control [ DSC ])
When the following unusual operation is performed with the accelerator pedal depressed, the EV system output may be restrained.
• When the shift position to R *.
• When the shift position is shifted from P or R to forward
drive shift position such as D *.
When the system operates, a message appears on the multi-information display. Read the message and follow the instruction. *: Depending on the situation, the
shift position may not be changed.
n Drive-Start Control( DSC)
lWhen the TRAC is turned off( �P. 424), sudden start restraint control also does not operate. If
your vehicle have trouble escaping from the mud or fresh snow due to sudden start restraint control operation, deactivate TRAC( �P. 424) so that the vehicle may become able to escape from the
mud or fresh snow. Also, sudden start restraint control will not operate in the following
conditions: When“ X-MODE” is selected( if equipped)
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precautions, cargo capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
( Cargo capacity) =( Total load capacity)—( Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit—
( 1) Locate the statement“ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’ s placard.
( 2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
( 3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
( 4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the“ XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.( 1400 −
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