Starting and driving
ACD control mode
Operation
Normally, use this control
TARMAC
mode. Use this mode for
paved roads.
Use this control mode when
driving on somewhat slip-
GRAVEL
pery road surfaces, such as
wet road surfaces and gravel
roads.
Use this control mode when
driving on slippery road sur-
SNOW
faces, such as snow-covered
roads.
ACD control mode switch
When the ignition switch is set to the "ON" posi-
tion, operate the AWC switch to change the control
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mode.
Each time the switch is pushed, the control mode
changes in the order "TARMAC" → "GRAVEL"
→ "SNOW" → "TARMAC".
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NOTE
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The control mode can be changed while the
vehicle is moving.
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The selected control mode is stored in memo-
ry even if the engine is stopped.
However, if a battery terminal is disconnec-
ted, the control mode stored in memory will
be erased and the control mode will be set to
the "TARMAC" mode.
ACD control mode display
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Example: "TARMAC" mode is selected.
The currently selected control mode is displayed
on the multi-information display.
In addition, when the control mode is changed, the
selected mode appears on the interrupt display
screen of the information screen in the multi-infor-
mation display.
The control mode display will appear on the infor-
mation screen for a few seconds, and then the origi-
nal screen will return.
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CAUTION
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The ACD control mode display may flash
under aggressive driving conditions.
At this time, ACD control is temporarily
suspended in order to protect the ACD de-
vice, but this will not affect normal driving.
After the vehicle is driven for a while, if
the ACD control mode display remains
on, the ACD control will start operating
again.
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ACD warning display
When there is a malfunction in the system, the
warning display will appear on the information
screen in the multi-information display.
In addition, the ACD control mode display in sec-
tion (A) will go out at the same time.
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