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Active stability control (ASC)
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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 stability 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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The ASC is automatically activated when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
or the operation mode is put in ON. You can
deactivate the system by pressing down the
“ASC OFF” switch for 3 seconds or longer.
When the ASC is deactivated, the indica-
tor will turn on. To reactivate the ASC,
momentarily press the “ASC OFF” switch;
the indicator is turned off.
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CAUTION
 When driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy
road, be sure to install snow tyres and drive
the vehicle at moderate speeds.
Stability control function
NOTE
 The stability control function operates at
speeds of about 15 km/h or higher.
“ASC OFF” switch
CAUTION
 For safety reasons, the “ASC OFF” switch
should be operated when your vehicle is
stopped.
 Be sure to keep the ASC on while driving in
normal circumstances.
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.
 Using the “ASC OFF” switch turns off both
the stability control function and the traction
control function.
 If you continue to press the “ASC OFF”
switch after the ASC is turned off, the “mis-
taken operation protection function” will
activate and the ASC will turn back on.
 If your vehicle is equipped with Forward
Collision Mitigation System (Low speed
range) (FCM-LS), when the ASC is deacti-
vated, the indicator lamp will turn on and
the following systems will not operate.
• Forward Collision Mitigation System (Low
speed range) (FCM-LS)
• Radar sensing misacceleration Mitigation
System (RMS) (Forward)
ASC operation indicator or
ASC OFF indicator
NOTE