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reduced to prevent the system from over-
heating when there is frequent steering
input over an extended period of time. The
steering wheel may feel heavy as a result.
Should this occur, refrain from excessive
steering input or stop the vehicle and turn
the engine off. The EPS system should
return to normal within 10 minutes.
WARNING
The ABS does not operate effectively
■
when
The limits of tire gripping performance
●
have been exceeded (such as exces-
sively worn tires on a snow covered
road).
●
The vehicle hydroplanes while driving
at high speed on wet or slick roads.
■
Stopping distance when the ABS is
operating may exceed that of normal
conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the
vehicle's stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle
in front of you, especially in the following
situations:
When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-
●
covered roads
●
When driving with tire chains
●
When driving over bumps in the road
●
When driving over roads with pot-
holes or uneven surfaces
TRAC/VSC may not operate effec-
■
tively when
Directional control and power may not
be achievable while driving on slippery
road surfaces, even if the TRAC/VSC
system is operating.
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions
where stability and power may be lost.
4-5. Using the driving support systems
■
Active Cornering Assist does not
operate effectively when
Do not rely solely upon Active Cor-
●
nering Assist. Active Cornering Assist
may not operate effectively when
accelerating down slopes or driving on
slippery road surfaces.
●
When Active Cornering Assist fre-
quently operates, Active Cornering
Assist may temporarily stop operating
to ensure proper operation of the
brakes, TRAC, VSC.
■
Hill-start assist control does not oper-
ate effectively when
Do not overly rely on hill-start assist
●
control. Hill-start assist control may
not operate effectively on steep
inclines and roads covered with ice.
Unlike the parking brake, hill-start
●
assist control is not intended to hold
the vehicle stationary for an extended
period of time. Do not attempt to use
hill-start assist control to hold the vehi-
cle on an incline, as doing so may lead
to an accident.
■
When the TRAC/VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always
drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular
care when the indicator light flashes.
When the TRAC/VSC systems are
■
turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a
speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As these are the systems to help
ensure vehicle stability and driving force,
do not turn the TRAC/VSC systems off
unless necessary.
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