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.
To 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 ...
Removal and installation
ECM
Exploded View
1. ECM bracket 2. ECM
: Vehicle front
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: Perform ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING ECM. Refer to
EC-122, "Work Procedure".
REMOVAL
Remove battery. Refer to PG, "Removal and Installation".
Remove IPDM E/R. Re ...
Structure and operation
TRANSAXLE
TRANSAXLE : Cross-Sectional View
1. Converter housing 2. Oil pump 3. Counter drive gear
4. Control valve 5. Oil pan 6. Primary pulley
7. Steel belt 8. Secondary pulley 9. Planetary gear (auxiliary gearbox)
10. Side cover 11. Transaxle case 12. Differential case
13. Final gear ...