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CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
ASR is a device that helps prevent the drive wheels from spinning and improve vehicle
stability when driving on a snowy or otherwise slippery road surface. The ASR is
automatically activated when the engine is started. You may cancel ASR operation
using the ASR OFF switch.
Anti-Slip Regulator (ASR)
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CAUTION
When ASR is activated, the ASR indicator light (green) comes on. The road
surface at this time is very slippery. If the indicator light comes on, drive
carefully and reducing the speed sufficiently before negotiating a curve.
Even with an ASR-equipped model, use tire chains or install winter tires when
driving on a snowy or icy road and drive the vehicle very carefully.
ASR is not a device to drastically improve the vehicle starting performance.
Carefully operate the accelerator pedal when moving off on an icy slope.
When tire chains are installed, it may be easier for you to start the vehicle to
move on an icy slope if the ASR is canceled. Be aware, however, that ASR
deactivation will result in reduced stability of vehicle operation.
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NOTE
[These are not signs of ASR malfunction]
The engine speed may suddenly decrease; this is because the ASR device is
operating.
When using a speed tester and brake tester, press the ASR OFF switch to
cancel the ASR.
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