Driving your vehicle
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ESC OFF usage
When driving
• ESC should be turned on for daily
driving whenever possible.
• To turn ESC off while driving, press
the ESC OFF button while driving
on a flat road surface.
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NOTICE
• When operating the vehicle on a
dynamometer, ensure that the
ESC is turned off (ESC OFF light
illuminated and the buzzer beeps)
by pressing the button for 3 sec-
onds. If the ESC is left on, it may
prevent the vehicle speed from
increasing, and result in false diag-
nosis.
• Turning the ESC off does not
affect ABS or brake system opera-
tion.
Hill-start assist control (HAC)
A vehicle has the tendency to roll back
on a steep hill when the driver begins
to accelerate after a stop. The Hill-start
Assist Control (HAC) prevents the
vehicle from rolling back by operating
the brakes automatically for about 2
seconds. The brakes are released
when the accelerator pedal is
depressed or after about 2 seconds.
WARNING
Never press the ESC OFF but-
ton while ESC is operating (ESC
indicator light blinks).
If ESC is turned off while ESC is
operating, the vehicle may slip
out of control.
WARNING
Never press the ESC OFF but-
ton while ESC is operating.
If the ESC is turned off while
ESC is operating, the vehicle
may go out of control.
To turn ESC off while driving,
press the ESC OFF button while
driving on a flat road surface.
WARNING
The HAC is activated only for
about 2 seconds, so always
depress the accelerator pedal
to begin accelerating after a
stop.
CAUTION
Even if you cancel the ESC
function by pressing the button,
the ESC function may be operat-
ed. It is normal condition for
safety driving.
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