Owner’s Manual

Active stability control (ASC)
Features and controls 5-77
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On slippery surfaces, the traction control
function prevents the drive wheels from spin-
ning excessive, thus helping the vehicle to
start moving from a stopped condition. It also
provides sufficient driving force and steering
performance as the vehicle turns while press-
ing the acceleration pedal.
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The skid control function is designed to help
the driver maintain control of the vehicle on
slippery roads or during rapid steering
maneuvers. It works by controlling the engine
output and the brake on each wheel.
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When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the ASC automatically turns
ON. If the ASC OFF switch is pressed to turn
OFF the ASC, the display in the meter
comes on. Press the switch again to turn ON
the ASC.
 When the ASC is activated, you may feel a
vibration in the vehicle body or hear a whin-
ing sound from the engine compartment.
This indicates that the system is operating
normally. It does not indicate a malfunction.
 When the anti-lock braking system warning
light is illuminated, the ASC is not active.
Traction control function
CAUTION
 When driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy
road, be sure to install snow tires and drive
the vehicle at moderate speeds.
Skid control function
NOTE
NOTE
 The skid control function operates at speeds
of about 9 mph (15 km/h) or higher.
ASC OFF switch
CAUTION
 For safety reasons, press the ASC OFF
switch when the vehicle is stopped.
 Be sure to turn ON the ASC for normal driv-
ing.
NOTE
 When moving out of mud, sand or fresh
snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may not
allow the engine speed to increase. In such
situations, temporarily turning off the ASC
with the “ASC OFF” switch will make it eas-
ier to move out your vehicle.
 By pressing the ASC OFF switch, both the
skid control function and the traction control
function are turned OFF.
 By pressing down the “ASC OFF” switch for
3 seconds or longer, you can deactivate the
ASC and the braking control of the AYC.
At this time, the display will appear
for a few seconds.
Then, the previous screen will return and the
“!” mark will come on.
Press the ASC OFF switch again to turn ON
the ASC.
CAUTION
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