NOTICE
• The VSM is designed to function
above approximately 22 km/h
(13 mph) on curves.
• The VSM is designed to function
above approximately 10 km/h
(6 mph) when a vehicle is braking
on a split-mu road. The split-mu
road is made of surfaces which
have different friction forces.
WARNING
• The Vehicle Stability Management
system is not a substitute for safe
driving practices but a supplemen‐
tary function only. It is the respon‐
sibility of the driver to always
check the speed and the distance
to the vehicle ahead. Always hold
the steering wheel firmly while
driving.
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• Your vehicle is designed to activate
according to the driver’s intention,
even with the VSM installed. Al‐
ways follow all the normal precau‐
tions for driving at safe speeds for
the conditions – including driving in
inclement weather and on a slip‐
pery road.
• Driving with varying tire or wheel
sizes may cause the VSM system
to malfunction. When replacing
tires, make sure they are the
same size as your original tires.
Hill-start assist control (HAC) (if
equipped)
A vehicle has the tendency to slip back
on a steep hill when it starts to go af‐
ter stopping. The Hill-start Assist Con‐
trol (HAC) prevents the vehicle from
slipping back by operating the brakes
automatically for about 1~2 seconds.
The brakes are released when the ac‐
celerator pedal is depressed or after
about 1~2 seconds.
WARNING
The HAC is activated only for about
1~2 seconds, so when the vehicle is
starting off always depress the ac‐
celerator pedal.
NOTICE
• The HAC does not operate when
the transaxle shift lever is in the P
(Park) or N (Neutral) position.
• The HAC activates even though
the ESC is off but it does not acti‐
vate when the ESC has malfunc‐
tioned.
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) (if
equipped)
The Emergency Stop Signal system
alerts the driver behind by blinking the
stop light when the vehicle is braked
rapidly and severely.
The system is activated when:
• The vehicle suddenly stops (vehicle
speed is over 55 km/h and the vehicle
deceleration at greater than 7 m/s
2
).
• The ABS is activating.
Driving your vehicle
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