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4-5. Using the driving support systems
by selectively applying brake pressure
for individual wheels and reducing
driving torque when trailer sway is
detected.
TRC (Traction Control)
■
Helps to maintain drive power and pre-
vent the drive wheels from spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerat-
ing on slippery roads
Active Cornering Assist (ACA)
■
Helps to prevent the vehicle from drift-
ing to the outer side by performing
inner wheel brake control when
attempting to accelerate while turning
Hill-start assist control
■
Helps to reduce the backward move-
ment of the vehicle when starting on an
uphill
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
■
Employs an electric motor to reduce
the amount of effort needed to turn the
steering wheel
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
■
system (if equipped)
Automatically switches from front-
wheel drive to all-wheel drive (AWD)
according to the driving conditions,
helping to ensure reliable handling and
stability. Examples of conditions where
the system will switch to AWD are
when cornering, going uphill, starting
off or accelerating, and when the road
surface is slippery due to snow, rain,
etc.
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AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspen-
■
sion system) (if equipped)
By independently controlling the
damping force of the shock absorbers
for each of the 4 wheels according to
the road and driving conditions, this
system helps riding comfort with supe-
rior vehicle stability, and helps good
vehicle posture.
If Sport S+ mode is selected using the
driving mode select switch, the damp-
ing force will become more suitable for
sporty driving. (P.304)
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if
■
equipped)
P.223
Emergency brake signal
■
When the brakes are applied suddenly,
the stop lights automatically flash to
alert the vehicle behind.
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if
■
equipped)
P.292
When the TRC/VSC/Trailer Sway Con-
■
trol systems are operating.
The slip indicator light will flash while the
TRC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control systems
are operating.