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ABS W/ Traction Control (TRAC)

SYSTEM OUTLINE

1. ABS OPERATION
If the brake pedal is depressed suddenly, the ABS controls the hydraulic pressure of the wheel cylinders for all the four wheels to automatically avoid wheel locking and ensure the directional and steering stability of the vehicle. If the brake pedal is depressed suddenly, the skid control ECU controls the solenoids in the actuators using the signals from the sensors to move the brake fluid to the reservoir in order to release the braking pressure applied to the wheel cylinder. If the skid control ECU detects that the fluid pressure in the wheel cylinder is insufficient, the ECU controls the solenoids in the actuators to increase the braking pressure.

2. TRACTION CONTROL OPERATION
The traction control system controls the engine torque, the hydraulic pressure of the driving wheel cylinders, slipping of the wheels which may occur at start or acceleration of the vehicle, to ensure an optimal driving power and vehicle stability corresponding to the road conditions.

Traction control SW
The traction control SW is used to stop the TRAC function. After the engine is started, the TRAC system is stopped (turned off) and the TRAC OFF indicator light lights up. When the traction control SW is pressed again, the TRAC system enters the stand-by mode. If the engine is stopped and restarted, the TRAC system enters the stand-by mode regardless of the traction control SW.