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3 D. SNOW / MUD mode
In special cases such as the tires being buried in deep snow or mud, the TRAC( Traction Control) function is temporarily canceled, and the tires are idled as needed to make it easier to start.
At this time, the D. SNOW / MUD mode indicator lights up in green on the meter. In addition, the VSC OFF indicator and PCS warning light will be turned on in the meter.
■ When“ X-MODE” is not available
In the following cases, the system does not operate.
• When the EV system is not started
• When SNOW / DIRT mode or D. SNOW / MUD mode is not selected
• When Advanced Park is being used( If equipped)
• When the EV system is malfunctioning
■ About Dynamic Radar Cruise Control or Cruise Control
Dynamic radar cruise control and
cruise control cannot be used during“ X-MODE”. If dynamic radar cruise
control or cruise control are being used, it will be automatically canceled.
■ During“ X-MODE”
• In“ X-MODE”, VSC does not switch ON / OFF even if the VSC
OFF switch is operated. It is fixed as ON in SNOW / DIRT mode and OFF in D. SNOW / MUD mode.
• During“ X-MODE”, operating the drive mode select switch will not change the mode.
• The SNOW / DIRT and
D. SNOW / MUD modes control the vehicle so that it can maximize the drive force and improve the drive force on rough roads. As a result, electricity consumption may diminish when compared to driving in normal mode.
■“ X-MODE” Automatic Release
•“ X-MODE” is automatically canceled when the power switch is turned OFF.
• When the vehicle speed exceeds about 25 mph( 40 km / h), the“ X- MODE” is canceled, the“ X-
MODE” indicator on the meter lights up in white, and switches to the normal mode.
• When the vehicle speed is approximately 22 mph( 35 km / h)
or less,“ X-MODE” indicator lights up in green and switches to“ X- MODE” again.
■ Cautions regarding the use of the system
For safety, the following operations
are not accepted when“ X-MODE” is ON.
• Drive mode select switch Operation
When selecting“ X- MODE”, Downhill Assist Control
When the“ X-MODE” switch is pressed and SNOW / DIRT mode or D. SNOW / MUD mode is selected, the Downhill Assist Control automatically enters the standby state and operates under the following conditions.
• When the vehicle speed is approximately 18 mph( 30 km / h) or less
• Neither the accelerator pedal or brake pedal are not operated
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