
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 ...
Power steering
WARNING
If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the steering will not work. Steering will
be harder to operate.
When the power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running,
there will be no power assist for the
steering. You w ...
Air conditioning cut control
AIR CONDITIONING CUT CONTROL : System Diagram
AIR CONDITIONING CUT CONTROL : System
Description
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
Sensor
Input signal to ECM
ECM function
Actuator
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
Engine speed*1
Pisto ...