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VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) OFF SWITCH (if so equipped)

SIC1881

The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle Dynamic Control (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 Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system, push the VDC OFF switch (located on the lower side of the instrument panel). The indicator light will come on.

Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the

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engine to turn on the system. See “Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system” in the “5. Start- ing and driving” section.

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) OFF SWITCH (if so equipped)

SIC1967

The vehicle should be driven with the Traction Control System (TCS) on for most driving con- ditions.

If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the TCS 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 TCS off.

To turn off the Traction Control System (TCS), push the TCS OFF switch (located on the lower

side of the instrument panel). The indicator light will come on. Push it again or restart the engine to turn the system back on.