Starting and operating/Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (U.S.–spec. models)
& Hill descent control function
The hill descent control function will be in
standby mode when the X-mode is activated and the vehicle speed is less than
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h).
The function will operate when the vehicle
speed is less than approximately 12 mph
(20 km/h) and the accelerator ratio is less
than approximately 10%.
The function will turn off when the vehicle
speed is more than approximately 12 mph
(20 km/h) and the accelerator pedal is
depressed.
– The sensation of depressing the
brake pedal is different, (harder
than usual etc.) when the brake
pedal is depressed during hill descent control function operation.
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Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec.
models)
! Hill descent control indicator light
NOTE
. Even while the hill descent control
function is operating, you can vary the
vehicle speed by using the brake pedal
or accelerator pedal.
. During braking by the hill descent
control function, the brake system
warning light will illuminate.
. The hill descent control function is
operable regardless of the gradient of
the road.
. The hill descent control function
may be considered normal when the
following conditions occur.
– An operating sound is heard
briefly from the engine compartment while the hill descent control
function is operating.
Low tire pressure warning light (type A)
This light illuminates while the hill descent
control function is in the standby mode. It
flashes while the function is operating. It
will turn off when the function is in the
disabled mode. When this function is
changed from operational to non-operational, it will turn off when the vehicle
speed reaches more than approximately
30 km/h (18 mph).
Low tire pressure warning light (type B)
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