Operation Manual

S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) (if so equipped)
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S-AWC is an integrated vehicle dynamics
control system that helps enhance driving
performance, cornering performance, and
vehicle stability over a wide range of driving
conditions through integrated management of
the electronically controlled 4WD, the AYC
(Active Yaw Control), the ABS and the ASC.
The electronically controlled 4WD is a sys-
tem that improves acceleration performance
and stability performance by controlling
front-rear distribution of driving torque with
operating the electronic control coupling
arranged in the rear differential assembly.
The AYC is a system, with a left-right differ-
ential limiting function and yaw control func-
tion, that controls the left-right
driving/braking force by managing the AFD*
(Active Front Differential), the brake, the
EPS.
*: AFD (Active Front Differential)
The Differential assembly that limits the front
left-right differential speed by operating elec-
tronic control clutch arranged in the transfer
assembly.
The left-right differential limiting function is
a function that enhances driving performance
and vehicle stability by preventing idle spin-
ning of a wheel when driving on slippery
road or when the road surfaces of left and
right wheels are different.
The yaw control function is a function that
enhances vehicle cornering performance and
vehicle stability with management of vehicle
turning power (yaw moment) by controlling
the drive power difference of the left and
right wheels and the braking force when the
vehicle does not turn in response to steering
input, such as when the steering wheel is
turned quickly or when driving on slippery
road.
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Select the control mode from the following
four types to suit the driving conditions.
S-AWC (Super-All Wheel
Control)
(if so equipped)
CAUTION
 Do not over-rely on the S-AWC. Even the S-
AWC cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle. This sys-
tem, like any other system, has limits and
cannot help you to maintain traction and con-
trol of the vehicle in all circumstances. Reck-
less driving can lead to accidents. It is the
driver’s responsibility to drive carefully.
This means taking into account the traffic,
road and environmental conditions.
Electronically Controlled 4WD
NOTE
 If the parking brake lever is pulled up while
the vehicle is moving, the front-rear distribu-
tion of driving torque control will turn OFF
which will allow the rear wheels to lock eas-
ier.
Active Yaw Control (AYC)
CAUTION
 Control of the braking force does not
enhance the stopping performance of the
vehicle, therefore, pay careful attention to
the safety of your surroundings when driv-
ing.
Left-right differential limiting
function
Yaw control function
S-AWC control mode
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