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Dynamic Torque Vectoring
AWD vehicles
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Mud & Sand mode
When the switch is turned to the left
while not in Mud & Sand mode, the
system switches to Mud & Sand
mode and the Mud & Sand mode
indicator, VSC OFF indicator and
PCS warning light illuminate on the
multi-information display.
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Normal mode
Mode that performs AWD, brake
and drive force control suitable for
driving on general roads. Use nor-
mal mode when not driving
off-road.
The driving mode returns to normal
mode if the switch is pressed while
in Mud & Sand mode or Rock & Dirt
mode.
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Rock & Dirt mode
When the switch is turned to the
right while not in Rock & Dirt mode,
the system switches to Rock & Dirt
mode and the Rock & Dirt mode
indicator illuminates on the
multi-information display.
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Multi-terrain Select
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Multi-terrain Select is intended for
use when driving on rough roads.
Drive in normal mode during nor-
mal driving.
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The Mud & Sand and Rock & Dirt
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
modes control the vehicle so that
it can maximize the drive force
and improve drivability on rough
roads. As a result, fuel efficiency
may diminish when compared to
driving in normal mode.
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If Mud & Sand or Rock & Dirt
mode is selected
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The background of the multi-infor-
mation display will change follow-
ing the Multi-terrain Select mode.
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The AWD operation status display
will automatically switch on the
multi-information display.
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AWD control for Mud & Sand
and Rock & Dirt modes
If the vehicle speed exceeds the
speeds listed below, AWD control is
performed similar to that performed
in Normal mode, even if Mud &
Sand or Rock & Dirt mode is
selected.
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Mud & Sand mode: Vehicle speed
is approximately 25 mph (40
km/h) or more
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Rock & Dirt mode: Vehicle speed
is approximately 16 mph (25
km/h) or more
If the vehicle speed drops below the
above speeds, the system automati-
cally switches to the AWD control
suitable for each mode.
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When Multi-terrain Select brake
control temporarily stops oper-
ating
If Mud & Sand or Rock & Dirt mode
is continuously used for a long
period of time, the brakes may over-
heat, and Multi-terrain Select brake
control may temporarily stop operat-
ing.
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At this time, the buzzer sounds
intermittently and "Traction Con-
trol Turned OFF" is displayed on
the multi-information display.
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If Multi-terrain Select brake control
stops operating, stop the vehicle
in a safe location as soon as pos-
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sible
and wait until the system
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