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with tires of the same size, type, and brand. Furthermore, the amount of wear should be the same for all four tires.
– Keep the tire pressure at the proper level as shown on the tire inflation pressure label attached to the driver’ s side door pillar.
– When replacing a flat tire, use only the specified temporary spare tire. However, even with the specified temporary spare tire, the effectiveness of the Vehicle Dynamics Control system will be reduced.
. If non-matching tires are used, the Vehicle Dynamics Control system may not operate correctly.
In the event of wheelspin and / or skidding on a slippery road surface and / or during cornering and / or an evasive maneuver, the Vehicle Dynamics Control system adjusts the engine’ s output and the wheels’ respective braking forces to help maintain traction and directional control.
. Traction Control Function
The traction control function is designed to prevent spinning of the driving wheels on slippery road surfaces, thereby helping to maintain traction and directional control. Activation of this function is indicated by flashing of the Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light.
. Skid Suppression Function
The skid suppression function is designed to help maintain directional stability by suppressing the wheels’ tendency to slide sideways during steering operations. Activation of this function is indicated by flashing of the Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light.
NOTE
. The Vehicle Dynamics Control system may be considered normal when the following conditions occur.
– Slight twitching of the brake pedal
is felt. – The vehicle or steering wheel
shakes to a small degree. – An operating noise from the engine
compartment is heard briefly when starting the engine and when driving off after starting the engine. – The brake pedal seems to jolt when
driving off after starting the engine.
. 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 engine before replacing a tire as failure to do so may render the Vehicle Dynamics Control system unable to operate correctly.
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Refer to“ Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light / Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation Indicator Light” FP187 and“ Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF Indicator Light” FP188.
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