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4-5. Using the driving support systems
vehicle stability when swerving on slip-
pery road surfaces by controlling the
brakes, hybrid system output and
steering assist.
■ Adaptive Variable Suspension Sys-
tem
The damping force of the shock
absorbers are independently con-
trolled for the 4 wheels according to
factors including the road surface con-
ditions and driving operation, contrib-
uting toward enhancing smooth
driving comfort and superior stability,
and helping to maintain vehicle pos-
ture.
In addition, the damping force can be
changed by selecting the drive mode
with the driving mode select
(P.439), and driving comfort can be
ensured during off-road driving by set-
ting the four-wheel drive control switch
to L4. (P.448)
■ The Secondary Collision Brake
When the SRS airbag sensor detects a
collision and the system operates, the
brakes and brake lights are automati-
cally controlled to reduce the vehicle
speed and help reduce the possibility
of further damage due to a secondary
collision.
■ When the Active TRAC/VSC/Multi
Terrain ABS/Trailer Sway Control sys-
tems are operating
The slip indicator light will flash while the
Active TRAC/VSC/Multi Terrain
ABS/Trailer Sway Control systems are
operating.
■ Disabling the Active TRAC system
If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow,
the Active TRAC system may reduce
power from the hybrid system to the
wheels.
Pressing to turn the system off may
make it easier for you to rock the vehicle in
order to free it.
To turn the Active TRAC system off, quickly
press and release .
“Traction Control Turned Off” will be
shown on the multi-information display.
Press again to turn the system back on.
■ Turning off the Active
TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control sys-
tems
To turn the Active TRAC/VSC/Trailer
Sway Control systems off, press and hold
for more than 3 seconds while the vehi-
cle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will come on
and the “Traction Control Turned Off” will
be shown on the multi-information display.
*
Press again to turn the systems back
on.
*
: PCS (Pre-Collision System) will also be
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