Off-Road Traction Assist
Off-Road Traction Assist (Some Models)
When the vehicle tires become embedded in mud, sand, or deep snow, the Off-Road Traction Assist functions to prevent drive-wheel spinning and to assist in freeing tires that are stuck.
Warning and Cautions for Using the Off-Road Traction Assist
Do not rely completely on the Off-Road Traction Assist.
The Off-Road Traction Assist has limitations. Always drive the vehicle safely according to the road conditions. Do not drive the vehicle recklessly, otherwise it may result in an accident. In addition, do not drive the vehicle under the following conditions while the Off-Road Traction Assist is operating. Otherwise, it could negatively affect the drivetrain parts which could result in an accident.
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Vehicle is driven on paved roads.
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Temporary spare tire of a different specified size is used.
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Tire chains are used.
The Off-Road Traction Assist is a function to assist in freeing tires that are stuck. When it is not necessary to use this function, avoid driving the vehicle continuously with the Off-Road Traction Assist on. If the vehicle is driven continuously with the Off-Road Traction Assist on, the AWD warning light 
may turn on or flash. Refer to AWD Warning Light (Search).
How to Use the Off-Road Traction Assist
Press the Off-Road Traction Assist switch while the vehicle is stopped.
The Off-Road Traction Assist operates and the Off-Road Traction Assist indicator light 
in the instrument cluster turns on.
Pressing the Off-Road Traction Assist switch again cancels the Off-Road Traction Assist.
If the engine is stopped with the Off-Road Traction Assist operational, the Off-Road Traction Assist is canceled when the engine is started the next time.
