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X-MODE
under the above-mentioned situations.
NOTE
. When the switch has been pressed
(type A) or turned (type B) 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 pressed (type A) or
turned (type B) and held 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 igni-
tion switch to the “LOCK”/“OFF” posi-
tion and restart the engine.
. When the switch is pressed (type A)
or turned (type B) to deactivate the
Vehicle Dynamics Control system, the
vehicle’s running performance is com-
parable to that of a vehicle that does not
have a Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-
tem. Do not deactivate the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system except when
absolutely necessary.
. Even when the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system is deactivated, compo-
nents of the brake control system may
still activate. When the brake control
system is activated, the Vehicle Dy-
namics Control operation indicator
light flashes.
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WARNING
. Always use the utmost care in
driving – overconfidence be-
cause you are driving a vehicle
with X-MODE could easily lead to
a serious accident.
. Always use the utmost care in
driving – overconfidence be-
cause you are driving a vehicle
with hill descent control function
(if equipped) could easily lead to
a serious accident. Be especially
careful, and depress the brake
pedal if necessary when driving
on extremely steep downhill, fro-
zen, muddy or sandy roads. Fail-
ure to control the vehicle’s speed
may cause a loss of control and
result in a serious accident.
CAUTION
. Even if your vehicle is equipped
with X-MODE, winter tires should
be used when driving on snow-
covered or icy roads; in addition,
vehicle speed should be reduced
considerably. Simply having X-