Operation Manual

For driving or starting the vehicle on
snowy roads or slippery areas, turn on
the SNOW mode switch. The indicator
light on the switch will illuminate. When
the SNOW mode is activated, engine
output is controlled to avoid wheel spin.
The vehicle should be driven with the Ve-
hicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for
most driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the
VDC system reduces the engine output to
reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will
be reduced even if the accelerator is de-
pressed to the floor. If maximum engine
power is needed to free a stuck vehicle,
turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC
OFF switch. The
indicator will illumi-
nate.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart
the engine to turn on the system. See
“Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system” in
the “5. Starting and driving” section.
SSD0351 SIC1881
SNOW MODE SWITCH (if so equipped)
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) OFF
SWITCH
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