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Fail-Safe

Fail-Safe Function
VDC/TCS SYSTEM
In case of Throttle Control System trouble, the VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp are turned on, and the condition of the vehicle is the same as the condition of vehicles without VDC/TCS equipment. In case of trouble to the Throttle Control System, the ABS control continues to operate normally without VDC/TCS control.

CAUTION: If the Fail-Safe function is activated, then perform the self diagnosis for VDC/TCS/ABS control system.

ABS, EBD SYSTEM
In case of the electrical problems with the ABS, the ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp will turn on. In case of the electrical problem with the EBD, brake warning lamp, ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp will turn on. Simultaneously, the VDC/TCS/ABS become one of the following conditions of the Fail-Safe function.
^ For ABS trouble, only the EBD is activated and the condition of the vehicle is the same condition of vehicle without TCS/ABS equipment.

NOTE: ABS self diagnosis sound may be heard. That is a normal condition because a self diagnosis for "Ignition switch ON" and "The first starting" are being performed.

^ For EBD trouble, the EBD and ABS become inoperative, and the condition of the vehicle is the same as the condition of vehicles without TCS/ABS, EBD equipment.