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If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, TRAC and VSC may reduce power from the engine to the wheels. You may need to turn the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in order to free it. The AUTO LSD function is activated when the system is in TRAC off mode.

■ Turning off TRAC

Quickly push and release the

Quickly push and release the switch to turn off TRAC. The “AUTO LSD” and VSC OFF indicator lights should come on. While the AUTO LSD function is operating the slip indicator light flashes. Push the switch again to turn the system back on.

■ Turning off TRAC and VSC

Push and hold the switch while

Push and hold the switch while the vehicle is stopped to turn off TRAC and VSC. The VSC OFF indicator light should come on. Push the switch again to turn the system back on.

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