Limited-slip differential (LSD)
A limited-slip differential (LSD) is applied for the rear wheel differential. The features of this LSD are described below: Just as with a conventional differential, the wheel on one side is allowed to turn at a different speed from the wheel on the other side when the vehicle is cornering. The difference between the LSD and a conventional differential is that if the wheel on one side of the vehicle loses traction, a greater amount of torque is applied to the wheel on the other side to improve traction.
Note
► Even if there is a difference in the amount of traction the wheels can get, if both of them are spinning, the LSD will not be effective.
Caution
► Never start the engine while one of the rear wheels is jacked up and the
other in contact with the ground; doing so may cause the vehicle to jump forward.
► Continuously attempting to extract the vehicle from snow, mud, etc. while using
high engine rpm may damage the LSD.
► Using a compact spare wheel will adversely affect the LSD; replace the compact
spare wheel with a standard size wheel as soon as possible.
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To lock
Press the LOCK switch (1). All the doors and rear hatch will be locked. The turn-signal
lamps will blink once.
Note
► With a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System, pressing the LOCK switch (1 ...
Twin Clutch SST control mode
When the ignition switch is set to the “ON” position, operate the Twin Clutch
SST control mode switch (A) to change the control mode.
When the engine is started, the control mode is automatic ...
Traction control function
On slippery surfaces, the traction control function prevents the drive wheels
from excessive spinning, thus helping the vehicle to start moving from a stopped
condition. It also provides sufficien ...