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STARTING AND OPERATING
starting the hybrid system and when driving off after starting the
hybrid system. – The brake pedal seems to jolt when
driving off after starting the hybrid system.
. In the following circumstances, the vehicle may be less stable than it feels to the driver. The Vehicle Dynamics Control 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 towing a trailer – When the vehicle is fitted with snow
tires or winter tires
. Activation of the Vehicle Dynamics Control 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 Dynamics Control.
. Always turn off the hybrid system before replacing a tire as failure to do so may render the Vehicle Dynamics Control system unable to operate correctly.
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CON- TROL SYSTEM MONITOR s07an01
Refer to“ Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light / Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation Indicator Light” FP192 and“ Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF Indicator Light” FP193.
TO TURN ON / OFF THE VEHI- CLE DYNAMICS CONTROL SYSTEM s07an07
To turn the Vehicle Dynamics Control on and off, operate the center information display. For details, refer to“ Vehicle Dynamics Control icon” FP219.
Creating an adequate driving wheel slip by deactivating the Vehicle Dynamics Control system temporarily may help to escape from the following situations. Turn the Vehicle Dynamics Control system off when 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 turning off the Vehicle Dynamics Control system during hybrid system operation, the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light on the combination meter illuminates. The Vehicle Dynamics Control system will be deactivated. When“ Vehicle Dynamics Control” has been touched again to reactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system, the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light turns off.
You should not deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system except under the above-mentioned situations.
CAUTION
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system helps prevent unstable vehicle motion such as skidding using control of the brakes and engine power. Do not turn off the Vehicle Dynamics Control system unless it is absolutely necessary. If you must turn off the Vehicle Dynamics Control system, drive very carefully based on the road surface condition.
NOTE
. When“ Vehicle Dynamics Control” has been touched 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“ OFF” position and the hybrid system is restarted.