Stability control function
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The
stability control function is designed to help
the driver maintain control of the vehicle on slip-
pery roads or during rapid steering manoeuvres. It
works by controlling the engine output and brake
on each wheel.
NOTE
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The stability control function operates at
speeds of about 15 km/h (9 mph) or higher.
“ASC OFF” switch
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The ASC is automatically activated when the igni-
tion
switch is turned to the “ON” position. You can
deactivate the system by pressing down the “ASC
OFF” switch for 3 seconds or longer.
When the ASC is deactivated, the
display/indica-
tor will turn on. To reactivate the ASC, momentari-
ly press the “ASC OFF” switch; the display/indi-
cator is turned off.
CAUTION
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For
safety reasons, the “ASC OFF”
switch should be operated when your ve-
hicle is stopped.
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Be sure to keep the ASC on while driving
in normal circumstances.
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When
moving out of mud, sand or fresh
snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may not
allow the engine speed to increase. In such sit-
uations, temporarily turning off the ASC
with the “ASC OFF” switch will make it eas-
ier to move out your vehicle.
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Using the “ASC OFF” switch turns off both
the stability control function and the traction
control function.
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If you continue to press the “ASC OFF”
switch after the ASC is turned off, the “mis-
taken operation protection function” will ac-
tivate and the ASC will turn back on.
ASC operation display or ASC OFF
display
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- ASC operation display/ASC indicator
The display/indicator will blink
when the ASC is operating.
- ASC OFF display/ASC OFF indicator
This display/incicator will turn on
when the ASC is turned off with the
“ASC OFF” switch.
NOTE
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The
combination of items shown on the dis-
play varies depending on the vehicle model.
Starting and driving
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