
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 ...
Additional service when replacing
transaxle assembly
Description
Perform the following work after the transaxle assembly is replaced.
ERASING AND LOADING OF THE CALIBRATION DATA
The TCM acquires calibration data (individual characteristic value) of
each solenoid that is stored in the
ROM assembly (in the control valve). This enables the TCM ...
Fluid cooler & fluid warmer system
FLUID COOLER & FLUID WARMER SYSTEM :
System Description
CVT FLUID COOLER SCHEMATIC
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
CVT Oil Warmer
The CVT oil warmer (1) is installed on the front part of transaxle
assembly.
When engine is started while engine and CVT are cold, engine
coolant temperatur ...