4-5. Using the driving support systems
turning the MODE SELECT switch
left and right.
Depending on the positions of the four-
wheel drive control switch, a mode can be
selected from among the following modes.
X Four-wheel drive control switch is in
L4
If the brake control has activated, the slip
indicator light will flash.
X Four-wheel drive control switch is in
H4
If the brake control has activated, the slip
indicator light will flash.
When the vehicle is in SAND, MUD or
DEEP SNOW mode, VSC is automatically
turned off. (VSC OFF indicator light come
on.)
Q Multi-terrain Select
Multi-terrain Select controls the vehicle so
that it can maximize the drive force and
improve drivability on rough roads. As a
result, fuel efficiency may diminish when
compared to driving in normal mode.
Q Automatic system cancelation
In the following situations, Multi-terrain
Select will be canceled automatically.
O When the DRIVE MODE switch is
pressed while the four-wheel drive con-
trol switch is in H4.
O When the engine switch is turned off
Q AUTO mode
Estimates the road conditions where the
vehicle is being driven and optimizes brake
control, drive force control and suspension
control.
The capability to estimate the road condi-
tions is limited and there is a chance that the
Multi-terrain Select may not be the most
appropriate for road conditions such as
pitch, slipperiness, undulation, etc.
In these cases, select the mode that
matches the road conditions before driving.
Q Turning off Multi-terrain Select
Performing the following turns Multi-terrain
Mode Road Conditions
AUTO
Suitable for the road
conditions
SAND Suitable for sandy roads
MUD
Suitable for muddy
roads
ROCK
Suitable for rocky ter-
rain
Mode Road Conditions
AUTO
Suitable for the road
conditions
DIRT Suitable for dirt roads
SAND Suitable for sandy roads
MUD
Suitable for muddy
roads
DEEP
SNO
W
Suitable for deep snow
roads
Mode Road Conditions
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