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uuWhen Driving uDrive Mode Switch*
Driving
■Selecting the Drive Mode
Changing modes
by DRIVE MODE
switch or +R
button alters the
screen on the
gauge.
DRIVE MODE
Switch Press the or button
*1
Press the
DRIVE MODE switch up and hold or select
Customize
2 Customizing the INDIVIDUAL Settings P. 534
Press the DRIVE MODE switch up or down COMFORT
Mode
+R button
Press the +R button
SPORT Mode
INDIVIDUAL
Mode
+R
Mode
INDIVIDUAL Settings Screen
Audio/Information Screen
*1 : The display returns to audio/info
rmation screen a few seconds after
pressing the +R button or the DRIVE MODE switch up or down.
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uuWhen Driving uDrive Mode Switch*
Continued
Driving
Enhances driver comfort.
Enhances responsiveness to the driver's input.
■COMFORT Mode
■SPORT Mode
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uuWhen Driving uDrive Mode Switch*
Driving
Customize each category to suit the driver

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uuWhen Driving uDrive Mode Switch*
Continued
Driving
■Next start-up mode
The mode for the next start-up is sa ved according to the following chart.
Last Drive ModeNext Drive Mode
COMFORTCOMFORT
INDIVIDUALINDIVIDUAL
SPORTSPORT
+RIf the +R mode is last used before you
turn the power mode to OFF, the mode
before selecting the +R m o d e i s s e l e c t e d
next time you turn the power mode to
ON.
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uuWhen Driving uDrive Mode Switch*
Driving
1. Select INDIVIDUAL mode.
2. Press the DRIVE MODE switch up and hold
or select Customize to open the
INDIVIDUAL Settings .
u You can also select from customized
features on the audio/information
screen.
2 Selecting the Drive Mode P. 530
2 Customized Features P. 382
3.Select the setting category.
4. Select the desired setting.
■Customizing the INDIVIDUAL Settings
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uuWhen Driving uVehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
Continued
Driving
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System
VSA ® helps stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less
than what was intended. It also assists in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces.
It does so by regulating engine outp ut and selectively applying the brakes.
When VSA ® activates, you may notice that the
engine does not respond to the accelerator.
You may also notice some noise from the
hydraulic brake system. You will also see the
indicator blink.
*1 : Models with A-type meter
*2 : Models with B-type meter
*3 : When using the +R gauge
*
■VSA ® Operation
1 Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA® ), aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), System
The VSA ® may not function properl y if tire type and
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and
type of tire, and the air pressures as specified.
When the VSA® system indicator comes on and stays on
while driving, there may be a problem with the system.
While this may not interfere with normal driving, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
The Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®) system, Vehicle
Stability AssistTM (VSA ®) OFF*, Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)*, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow*, low tire pressure/TPMS* and safety
support indicators may come on in amber along with a
message in the gauge when you set the power mode
to ON after reconn ecting the battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
VSA ® cannot enhance stability in all driving situations
and does not control the entire braking system. You
still need to drive and corner at speeds appropriate
for the conditions and alwa ys leave a sufficient
margin of safety.
The main function of the VSA ® system is generally
known as Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The
system also includes a traction control function.
VSA® System Indicator
*1
*2*3
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uVehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
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Driving
This button is on the driv er 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 start the
engine, even if you turned it off the last time
you drove the vehicle.
*1 : Models with A-type meter
*2 : Models with B-type meter
*3 : When using the +R gauge
*
■VSA ® On and Off1 Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), System
In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle gets
stuck in shallow mud or fr esh snow, it may be easier
to free it with the VSA ® temporarily switched off.
When the button is pressed, the traction control
function becomes less effective. This allows for the
wheels to spin more freely at low speed. You should
only attempt to free your vehicle with the VSA ® off if
you are not able to free it when the VSA ® is on.
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 starting the engine or
while driving. This is normal.
VSA ® OFF Indicator
*1
*2*3
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uVehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
Driving
■When in +R Drive mode
To completely disable VSA®, press and hold
the VSA® OFF button until you hear a single
beep, then later two more beeps. u Vehicle stability assist system fully
OFF message appears on the driver
information interface.
To resume VSA® full function, press the VSA ®
OFF button until a single beep is heard.
If VSA ® OFF mode is selected, and drive mode
is changed to a mode other than +R, VSA ® full
function will resume, and the VSA ® OFF
indicator will goes off.
Models without Auto Idle Stop
1 When in +R Drive mode
In OFF mode, your vehicle will have normal braking
and cornering ability, bu t it will not have VSA®
traction and stability enhancement.
When the VSA ® system is off, the traction control
system is also off.
We do not recommend driving your vehicle with the
VSA ® and traction control system switched off.
When you completely disable VSA® , you cannot use
Adaptive Cruise Control ( ACC) or the Lane Keeping
Assist System (LKAS).
Low Speed Braking Control
*, Road Departure
Mitigation System and Co llision Mitigation Braking
System
TM (CMBSTM) do not function while VSA ® is
completely disabled.
Some of the VSA ® features cannot be completely
turned off while driving.
* Not available on all models
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