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slippery roads or during rapid steering
maneuvers. It works by controlling the power
drive unit output and the brake on each
wheel.
NOTE
The skid control function operates at speeds
of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or higher.
ASC OFF switch
The ASC is automatically activated when the
operation mode of the power switch is put in
ON. You can deactivate the system by press-
ing down the ASC OFF switch for 3 seconds
or longer.
When the ASC is deactivated, the
tor will turn on. To reactivate the ASC,
momentarily press the ASC OFF switch; the
indicator is turned off.
CAUTION
For safety reasons, the ASC OFF switch
should be operated when your vehicle is
stopped.
Be sure to keep the ASC on while driving in
normal circumstances.
Active stability control (ASC)
CAUTION
Never deactivate the ASC unless necessary
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to move out of mud, sand or fresh snow.
Reactivate the ASC immediately when done.
If you depress the accelerator pedal exces-
sively while the ASC is deactivated, the
vehicle may suddenly lurch forward/back-
ward causing injury to nearby people, dam-
age to nearby objects, or the wheels may spin
indica-
excessively causing damage to the vehicle.
NOTE
Using the ASC OFF switch turns off both the
stability control function and the traction
control function.
When moving out of mud, sand or fresh
snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may not
allow the power drive unit output to increase.
In such situations, switching to "4WD
LOCK" with 4WD lock switch and tempo-
rarily turning off ASC with the ASC OFF
switch will make it easier to move out your
vehicle.
Refer to "Operation under adverse driving
conditions: If your vehicle becomes stuck in
sand, mud or snow" page 8-17.
If you continue to press the ASC OFF switch
after the ASC is turned off, the "mistaken
operation protection function" will activate
and the ASC will turn back on.
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