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DRIVING
DRIVING
n
Ambient Meter
With
SPORT
mode off, the color of
the ambient meter changes to green
to indicate that the vehicle is being
driven in a fuel efficient manner.
Ambient meter
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®
)
Helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less
than what was intended. It assists in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces
by regulating engine output and selectively applying the brakes. VSA
®
is also
known as Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
n
Turning VSA
®
On or Off
When VSA
®
activates, you may
notice that the engine and motor do
not respond to the accelerator. You
may also notice some noise from the
hydraulic system. You will also see
the indicator blink.
VSA
®
system
indicator
This button is on the driver side control panel. To partially disable VSA
®
functionality/
features, press and hold it until you hear a
beep.
Your vehicle will have normal braking and
cornering ability, but traction control function
will be less effective.
To restore VSA
®
functionality/features, press
the (VSA
®
OFF) button until you hear a beep.
VSA
®
is turned on every time you turn the
power system on, even if you turned it off the
last time you drove the vehicle.
VSA
®
OFF
Indicator
SPORT
Button
SPORT
Mode Indicator
Press
Models without adaptive
damper system
Models with adaptive
damper system
SPORT Mode
Enhances the throttle response for more driving enjoyment. SPORT mode is set
to ff every time the vehicle is started. When in SPORT mode, the ambient meter
(see page 103) changes to blue.
n
SPORT Button
To turn the
SPORT
mode on and off, press the
SPORT
button. The SPORT
mode increases engine performance and handling*.
This mode is not recommended for fuel economy enhancement, but suitable
for driving on hills or through curves on mountain roads.
The SPORT mode is turned off every time you start the power system, even if
you turned it on the last time you drove the vehicle.
In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle gets stuck in shallow mud or fresh
snow, it may be easier to free it with the VSA
®
temporarily switched off.
Immediately after freeing your vehicle, be sure to switch VSA
®
on again. We do not
recommend driving your vehicle with the VSA
®
system switched off.
You may hear a motor sound coming from the engine compartment while system
checks are being performed immediately after turning the power system on or while
driving. This is normal.
*if equipped