STEERING ASSIST SWITCH (models VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
with ProPILOT assist) OFF SWITCH
(P.5-129).)
WAC0074X
SIC4544
The steering assist switch is used to
temporarily turn on and off the steering
assist system.
The vehicle should be driven with the
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system on
for most driving conditions.
The steering assist system controls the
steering system to help keep your vehicle
near the center of the lane when driving.
For additional information, see “ProPILOT
assist” (P.5-66).
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 en-
gine 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
illuminate.
indicator light will
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart
the engine to turn on the system. (See
“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system”
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