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Dynamics Control OFF indicator light turn off .
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This mode allows only the ABS control .
To select this mode , press and hold the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch for at least 2 seconds while TRACK mode is selected , the vehicle is stopped and the engine is running . Then the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light on the combination meter illuminates . When you press the switch again to reactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system , the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light turns off .
Creating an adequate driving wheel slip by deactivating the Vehicle Dynamics Control system temporarily may help to escape from the following situations . Use the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF mode 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 .
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NOTE
. If you turn the ignition switch to the “ LOCK ”/“ OFF ” position with the Vehicle Dynamics Control system deactivated , the system will be automatically reactivated the next time the engine is started .
. If you press and hold the switch for 30 seconds or longer , the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF 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 Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF mode is selected , 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 .
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. Even when the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF mode is selected , components of the brake control system may still activate . When the brake control system is activated , the Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light flashes . |
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Starting and Operating
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You should not deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system except under the above-mentioned situations . |