When driving at low speeds, LSC prioritizes low gears and all wheel drive to help avoid wheel spin and to improve the vehicle's tractive force. The accelerator pedal and engine react differently to make low-speed driving easier.
It is activated along with Hill Descent Control (HDC), which increases engine braking to help keep vehicle speed low and smooth, even driving down steep hills.
Activating LSC
This function can be activated in different ways, depending on how the vehicle is equipped.
Using the drive mode control*
Select the Off Road drive mode to activate the function.
Select any other drive mode to turn it off.
From the center display's Function view
Models without the drive mode control have a button for Hill Descent Control in the center display's Function view.
- Tap the button to activate. A light in the button illuminates when the function is activated.
Note
When LSC with HDC is activated, the feel of the accelerator pedal and engine response will change.
The function is deactivated when driving at higher speeds and must be reactivated at lower speeds if so desired.