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tions may be generated, but this is
not a malfunction.
EPS operation sound
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When the steering wheel is oper-
ated, a motor sound (whirring
sound) may be heard. This does not
indicate a malfunction.
Reduced effectiveness of the
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EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS sys-
tem is reduced to prevent the sys-
tem from overheating when there is
frequent steering input over an
extended period of time. The steer-
ing wheel may feel heavy as a
result. Should this occur, refrain
from excessive steering input or
stop the vehicle and turn the engine
off. The EPS system should return
to normal within 10 minutes.
Automatic reactivation of
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TRAC, Trailer Sway Control and
VSC systems
After turning the TRAC, Trailer
Sway Control and VSC systems off,
the systems will be automatically
re-enabled in the following situa-
tions:
When the engine switch is turned
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OFF
If only the TRAC system is turned
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off, the TRAC will turn on when
vehicle speed increases
If both the TRAC and VSC sys-
tems are turned off, automatic
re-enabling will not occur when
vehicle speed increases.
Operating conditions of Active
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Cornering Assist
The system operates when the fol-
lowing occurs.
TRAC/VSC can operate
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The driver is attempting to accel-
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erate while turning
The system detects that the vehi-
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cle is drifting to the outer side
The brake pedal is released
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Secondary Collision Brake
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operating conditions
The system operates when the SRS
airbag sensor detects a collision
while the vehicle is in motion.
However, the system does not oper-
ate in any of the following situations.
The vehicle speed is below 6 mph
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(10 km/h)
Components are damaged
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Secondary Collision Brake
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automatic cancellation
The system is automatically can-
celed in any of the following situa-
tions.
The vehicle speed drops below
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approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)
A certain amount of time elapses
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during operation
The accelerator pedal is
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depressed a large amount
WARNING
The ABS does not operate
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effectively when
The limits of tire gripping perfor-
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mance have been exceeded
(such as excessively worn tires
on a snow covered road).
The vehicle hydroplanes while
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driving at high speed on wet or
slick roads.
Stopping distance when the
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ABS is operating may exceed
that of normal conditions
The ABS is not designed to
shorten the vehicle's stopping dis-
tance. Always maintain a safe dis-
tance from the vehicle in front of
you, especially in the following sit-
uations:
When driving on dirt, gravel or
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snow-covered roads
When driving with tire chains
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