Operation Manual

S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-77
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While the drive mode is in the “4WD AUTO”
position, if the ECO mode switch is switched
ON, the drive mode will be changed to “4WD
ECO” mode.
If the ECO mode switch is switched OFF, the
drive mode will be returned to “4WD AUTO”
mode.
Refer to the “ECO mode switch” on page
5-177.
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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.
CAUTION
 Make sure that all four tires are the same
specified size, type, and brand, and have no
significant difference in the amount of wear.
Otherwise, the electronically controlled
4WD system may not work properly, and the
4WD system warning (overheating or ser-
vice required) may displayed.
When the ECO mode switch is
ON
NOTE
 If the drive mode is switched in any mode
after the drive mode is switched in “4WD
ECO”, the drive mode will not be changed
even if the ECO mode switch is switched
OFF.
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.
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