4
4-1. Before driving
Driving
When the following unusual operation
is performed with the accelerator
pedal depressed, the engine output
may be restrained.
z When the shift lever is shifted to R
*
.
z When the shift lever is shifted from P
or R to forward drive shift position
such as D
*
.
When the system operates, a message
appears on the multi-information display.
Read the message and follow the instruc-
tion.
*
: Depending on the situation, the shift
position may not be changed.
Q Drive-Start Control (DSC)
O When the Active TRC is turned off
(oP.432), sudden start restraint control
also does not operate. If your vehicle has
trouble escaping from the mud or fresh
snow due to sudden start restraint con-
trol operation, deactivate Active TRC
(oP.432) so that the vehicle may
become able to escape from the mud or
fresh snow.
Also, sudden start restraint control will not
operate in the following conditions:
• When the four-wheel drive control
switch is in “L4” position.
• When the center differential is locked
• When Multi-terrain Select is selected
Q When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift
the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may
cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle
may accelerate suddenly if the accelera-
tor pedal is accidentally depressed.
Sudden start restraint control
(Drive-Start Control [DSC])
Take notice of the following infor-
mation about storage precautions,
cargo capacity and load:
Q Things that must not be carried in the
luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if
loaded in the luggage compartment:
O Receptacles containing gasoline
O Aerosol cans
Q Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals
from being depressed properly, may
block the driver’s vision, or may result in
items hitting the driver or passengers,
possibly causing an accident.
O Stow cargo and luggage in the lug-
gage compartment whenever possi-
ble.
O Do not stack anything in the luggage
compartment higher than the seat-
backs.
O When you fold down the rear seats,
long items should not be placed
directly behind the front seats.
O Never allow anyone to ride in the lug-
gage compartment. It is not designed
for passengers. They should ride in
their seats with their seat belts prop-
erly fastened. Otherwise, they are
much more likely to suffer death or
serious bodily injury, in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or
an accident.
O Do not place cargo or luggage in or on
the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver