Active Stability & Traction Control (ASTC)
Starting and driving
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The active stability control function is auto-
matically activated when 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 active stability control function is
deactivated, the indicator will turn on. To
reactivate the ASC, momentarily press the
“ASC OFF” switch; the indicator is turned
off.
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When extricating the vehicle from mud, sand
or fresh snow with the drive mode-selector in
the “2H”, “4H” or “4HLc” position, you may
find that operation of the ASTC prevents the
engine speed from increasing in response to
depression of the accelerator pedal. If this
happens and the vehicle remains stuck as a
result, place the drive mode-selector in the
“4LLc” position or turn the active stability
control switch OFF. The vehicle will then be
easier to extricate. (Brake control of the
active traction control function is still work-
ing to prevent wheel spins when ASC OFF
switch “OFF” or “4LLc” position selected.)
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On slippery surfaces, the active traction con-
trol function prevents the drive wheels from
spinning 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 pressing the acceleration pedal.
NOTE
Vehicles with Super Select 4WD II, the
active stability control function does not
operate when the drive mode-selector is in
the “4LLc” position. When the active stabil-
ity control function is operating with the
drive mode-selector in the “2H”, “4H” or
“4HLc” position, setting the drive mode-
selector to the “4LLc” position makes the
active stability control function deactivate
automatically.
The active 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 only be operated when the vehicle is
stopped.
Be sure to keep the active stability control
function on while driving in normal circum-
stances.
Driving hints
NOTE
If you continue to press the “ASC OFF”
switch after the active stability control func-
tion is turned off, the “mistaken operation
protection function” will activate and the
active stability control function will turn
back on.
Even if the active stability control function is
turned off, it may activate depending on the
vehicle’s movement.
Active Traction Control func-
tion
CAUTION
When driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy
road, be sure to install snow tyres and drive
the vehicle at moderate speeds.
