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Starting and operating
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J VDC OFF switch
HB7028ABHB7022AA
Note: Even when the lighting switch is turned to the “p” or “a” posi-
tion, the “OFF” portion of the symbol stamped on the switch will not illu-
minate in the dark. Only “VDC” portion will illuminate.
Pressing the VDC OFF switch to deactivate the VDC system can facilitate
the following operations:
D a standing start on a steeply sloping road with a snowy, gravel-cov-
ered, or otherwise slippery surface
D extrication of the vehicle when its wheels are stuck in mud or deep
snow
When the VDC OFF switch is pressed during engine operation, the VDC
OFF indicator light illuminates.
The VDC system will be deactivated and the vehicle will behave like a
model not equipped with the VDC system.
When the VDC OFF switch is pressed again to reactivate the VDC sys-
tem, the VDC OFF indicator light goes off.
If the vehicle reaches a speed of approximately 37 mph (60 km/h) after
the VDC OFF switch is pressed to deactivate the VDC system, the VDC
system automatically reactivates itself and the VDC OFF indicator light
goes off. While the vehicle is moving at a speed of approximately 37
mph (60 km/h) or higher, it is not possible to deactivate the VDC system
by pressing the VDC OFF switch.
With the VDC system deactivated, traction and stability enhancement of-
fered by VDC system is unavailable. Therefore you should not deactivate
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