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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Grip control system (if equipped)
When one side of the tires is slipping on
slippery road surfaces such as a snow-cov-
ered road and it is difficult to start the vehi-
cle, the grip control system controls the
driving force and brake force through the
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ESP
system, and assists you in smooth
starting.
In such cases as when both of the tires are
slipping, the system may also assist start-
ing.
WARNING
Grip control system has limits and
may not function properly depending
on the driving conditions. Do not rely
excessively
on
the
system
always drive in a safe manner.
CAUTION
• Observe
the
following
instruc-
tions. If mishandled, the grip con-
trol system cannot work properly
and may cause a malfunction.
– Inflate the tires to the recom-
mended tire inflation pressure.
– When replacing tires or wheels,
use only the size and type speci-
fied in this owner's manual.
– Do not use worn or extremely
uneven tires.
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CAUTION
(Continued)
– Do not modify the vehicle's sus-
pension or brake (Altering the
vehicle height, etc.).
– Do not drive with extremely dete-
riorated suspension or brake.
– Do not modify the engine (Alter-
ing the muffler, etc.).
– Do not equip a limited slip differ-
ential.
• The grip control system may not
work properly if tires are fitted with
tire chains.
NOTE:
• When both of the tires are slipping, the
and
grip control system may work, however,
it works especially effective when one
side of the tires is slipping.
• You may hear an operation sound when
you start the engine or after the vehicle
begins to move. This means that the grip
control system is in the self-check mode.
This sound does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
• When the grip control system is working
with high engine revolutions, you may
feel changing the engine speed or vehi-
cle pulsating. This is normal.
Grip control switch
(1) Grip control switch
To activate the grip control system, push
the grip control switch. An indicator light on
the switch will be lit when the grip control
system is on. When you push the switch
again, the indicator light will go off and the
grip control system will be deactivated.
• When the vehicle is stabilized and the
vehicle speed exceeds about 30 km/h
(19 mph), the grip control system stops
functioning and the indicator on the
switch goes off.
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• When the ESP
system is off, the grip
control system cannot be turned on.
75RM0-01E
(1)
75RM311
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