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4-5. Using the driving support systems
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Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain
from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the hybrid system
off. The EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.
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Automatic reactivation of TRAC system
After turning the TRAC system off, the system will be automatically re-
enabled in the following situations:
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When the power switch is turned off
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The TRAC will turn on when vehicle speed increases
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Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
P. 493
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Operating conditions of hill-start assist control
When the following four conditions are met, the hill-start assist control will
operate:
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The shift position is in a position other than P or N (when starting off forward/
backward on an upward incline).
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The vehicle is stopped.
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The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
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The parking brake is not engaged.
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Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the following situations:
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Shift the shift position to P or N.
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The accelerator pedal is depressed.
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The parking brake is engaged.
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Approximately 2 seconds elapse after the brake pedal is released.
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