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5-5. Using the driving support systems
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Hill-start assist control
Helps to reduce the backward movement of the vehicle when start-
ing on an uphill
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EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to
turn the steering wheel.
When the TRAC/VSC/ABS systems are operating
The slip indicator light will flash
while the TRAC/VSC/ABS sys-
tems are operating.
Disabling the TRAC system
If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow, the TRAC system may
reduce power from the hybrid system to the wheels. Pressing
turn the system off may make it easier for you to rock the vehicle in
order to free it.
To turn the TRAC system off,
quickly press and release
The "Traction Control Turned Off"
will be shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.
Press
again to turn the sys-
tem back on.
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