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Starting and operating / Vehicle Dynamics Control system
. A standing start on a steeply sloping road with a snowy , gravel-covered , or otherwise slippery surface
. Extrication of the vehicle when its wheels are stuck in mud or deep snow
When the switch is pressed during engine operation , the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light “ ” on the combination meter illuminates . The Vehicle Dynamics Control system will be deactivated and the vehicle will behave like a model not equipped with the Vehicle Dynamics Control system . When the switch is pressed again to reactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system , the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light turns off .
With the Vehicle Dynamics Control system deactivated , traction and stability enhancement offered by Vehicle Dynamics Control system is unavailable . Therefore you should not deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system except under above-mentioned situations .
NOTE
. When the switch has been pressed to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system , the Vehicle Dynamics Control system automatically reactivates itself the next time the ignition switch is turned to the “ LOCK ”/“ OFF ” position and the engine is restarted . . If the switch is held down for 30 seconds or longer , the indicator light turns off , the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is activated , and the system ignores any further pressing of the switch . To make the switch usable again , turn the ignition switch to the “ LOCK ”/“ OFF ” position and restart the engine . . When the switch is pressed to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system , the vehicle ’ s running performance is comparable with that of a vehicle that does not have a Vehicle Dynamics Control system . Do not deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system except when absolutely necessary .
. Even when the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is deactivated , components of the brake control system may still activate . When the brake control system is activated , the Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light flashes .