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STARTING AND OPERATING
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 the following sections.
–“ Vehicle Dynamics Control icon” FP215( dual 7.0-inch display models)
–“ Vehicle Dynamics Control icon” FP224( 11.6-inch display models)
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 engine 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.
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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“ LOCK”/“ OFF” position and the engine is restarted.
. When“ Vehicle Dynamics Control” has been touched 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.
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