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4-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
When the switch is pressed while
not in Rock & Dirt mode, the sys-
tem switches to Rock & Dirt mode
and the Rock & Dirt mode indicator
illuminates on the multi-information
display.
■ Dynamic Torque Vectoring
AWD vehicles
1 Mud & Sand mode
When the switch is turned to the left
while not in Mud & Sand mode, the
system switches to Mud & Sand
mode and the Mud & Sand mode
indicator, VSC OFF indicator
(P.79) and PCS warning light
(P.77) illuminate on the multi-
information display or the instru-
ment cluster.
2 Normal mode
Mode that performs AWD, brake
and drive force control suitable for
driving on general roads. Use nor-
mal mode when not driving off-
road.
The driving mode returns to normal
mode if the switch is pressed while
in Mud & Sand mode or Rock & Dirt
mode.
3 Rock & Dirt mode
When the switch is turned to the
right while not in Rock & Dirt mode,
the system switches to Rock & Dirt
mode and the Rock & Dirt mode
indicator illuminates on the multi-
information display.
■ Multi-terrain Select
● Multi-terrain Select is intended for
use when driving on rough roads.
Drive in normal mode during nor-
mal driving.
● The Mud & Sand and Rock & Dirt
modes control the vehicle so that
it can maximize the drive force
and improve drivability on rough
roads. As a result, fuel efficiency
may diminish when compared to
driving in normal mode.
■ If Mud & Sand or Rock & Dirt
mode is selected
● The background of the multi-infor-
mation display will change follow-
ing the Multi-terrain Select mode.
● The AWD operation status display
will automatically switch on the
multi-information display.
● The color of the switch will change
following the Multi-terrain Select
mode. (For Dynamic Torque Vec-
toring AWD vehicles only)
■ AWD control for Mud & Sand
and Rock & Dirt modes
If the vehicle speed exceeds the
speeds listed below, 4WD control is
performed similar to that performed
in Normal mode, even if Mud &
Sand or Rock & Dirt mode is
selected.
● Mud & Sand mode: Vehicle speed
is approximately 40 km/h (25
mph) or more
● Rock & Dirt mode: Vehicle speed
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