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DAC（Downhill assist control system）
The downhill assist control system helps to prevent excessive speed on steep
downhill slopes. The system will operate when the vehicle is traveling under 18 mph
(30 km/h) with the accelerator and brake pedals released.
Press the "DAC" switch.
The downhill assist control system indicator will
comes on and the system will operate. When
the system is in operation,the slip indicator will
flash, and the stop lights/high mounted stop lights
will be lit. A sound may also occur during the
operation. This does not indicated a malfunction.
Press the "DAC" switch while the system is in operation.
The downhill assist control system indicator will flash as the system gradually
ceases operation, and will turn off when the system is fully off. Press the "DAC"
switch while the downhill assist control system indicator is flashing to start the
system again.
INFORMATION
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Operating tips
The system will operate when the shift position is in a 1 range of S mode or R.
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If the downhill assist control system indicator flashes
In the following situations, the indicator flashes and the system will not operate:
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The shift position is in a position other 1 range of S mode or R.
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The vehicle speed exceeds approximately 15 mph (25 km/h).
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The brake system overheats.
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In the following situation, the indicator flashes to alert the driver, but the system will
operate:
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The "DAC" switch is turned off while the system is operating.
The system will gradually ceases operation. The indicator will flash during opera-
tion, and then go off when the system is fully off.
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When the downhill assist control system is operated continuously
This may cause the brake actuator to overheat. In this case, the downhill assist control
system will stop operating, a buzzer will sound and the downhill assist control system
indicator will start flashing, and the "Traction Control Turned OFF" will be shown on the
multi-information display. Refrain from using the system until the downhill assist control
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