
The vehicle should be driven with the VDC system on for most driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC system reduces the engine output to reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If maximum engine power is needed to free a stuck vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The
indicator will
come on.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the engine to turn on the system. For additional information, refer to "Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system" in the "Starting and driving" section of this manual.
HornTo sound the horn, push the center pad area of the steering wheel. WARNING Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so could affect proper operation of the supplemental front air bag system. Tamperin ...

Instrument panel Console (if so equipped) The power outlets are for powering electrical accessories such as cellular telephones. The outlets are rated at 12 volt, 120W (10A) maximum. CAUT ...
Hood
1. Pull the hood lock release handle 1 located
below the instrument panel until the hood
springs up slightly.
2. Locate the lever 2 in between the hood and
grille and push the lever sideways with your
fingertips.
3. Raise the hood 3 .
4. Remove the support rod and insert it into the
...
Lock-up control
LOCK-UP CONTROL : System Description
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Controls for improvement of the transmission efficiency by engaging the
torque converter clutch in the
torque converter and eliminating slip of the converter. Achieves comfortable
driving with slip control of the
t ...