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Fail-Safe Function

Fail-Safe Function
VDC / TCS SYSTEM
In case of Throttle Control System trouble, the VDC OFF lamp and SLIP 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 electrical problems with the ABS, the ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF lamp and SLIP lamp will turn on. Simultaneously, the VDC/ TCS/ABS become one of the following conditions of the Fail-Safe function.
1. or ABS trouble, only the EBD is activated and the condition of the vehicle is the same condition of vehicles without TCS/ABS equipment.
2. 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.

NOTE: In condition 1 described above, an ABS Self Diagnosis sound may be heard. That is a normal condition because a self diagnosis for "Key Switch ON" and "the First Starting" are being performed.