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Vehicle Dynamics Control system
Type B
Press or turn the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system . Creating adequate driving wheel slip by deactivating the Vehicle Dynamics Control system may help to recover from the loss of traction . Use the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch as necessary .
. 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 or turned 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 ( type A ) or turned to the “ NORMAL ” side ( type B ) 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 the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is unavailable . Therefore , you should not deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system except
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 ignition switch to the “ LOCK ”/“ OFF ” position 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 comparable to 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 .