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X-MODE
X-MODE indicator( models with 2 modes) 1 DEEP SNOW / MUD mode indicator 2 SNOW / DIRT mode indicator
To activate or deactivate X-MODE, operate the center information display. Refer to“ Car settings” FP213.
X-MODE control( models with 1 mode) Speed range
Low-speed range( less than 25 mph( 40 km / h))
X-MODE: Available
Medium to highspeed range( 25 mph( 40 km / h) or higher)
X-MODE: Not available * 1
X-MODE control( models with 2 modes) Speed range
Low-speed range( less than 25 mph( 40 km / h))
DEEP SNOW / MUD: Available
SNOW / DIRT: Available
Medium to highspeed range( 25 mph( 40 km / h) or higher)
X-MODE: Not available * 2
X-MODE: Not available * 2
* 1: If the vehicle speed reaches 25 mph( 40 km / h) or more while X-MODE is activated, a buzzer will sound once and X-MODE will be deactivated.
* 2: If the vehicle speed reaches 25 mph( 40 km / h) or more while X-MODE is activated, a buzzer will sound once and X-MODE will be deactivated. X-MODE will automatically reactivate when the vehicle speed drops below 22 mph( 35 km / h).
NOTE
. Even if you try to activate X-MODE when the vehicle speed is 12 mph( 20 km / h) or more, X-MODE will not be activated. At this time, a buzzer will sound twice.
. While the engine is running, if any of the following conditions is met, X-MODE will be deactivated. In this case, it is not possible to activate X-MODE. – The CHECK ENGINE warning light / malfunction indicator light illuminates.
– The AT OIL TEMP warning light flashes.
– The ABS warning light illuminates.
– The Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light illuminates.
. If the engine could overheat because of a temperature increase of the engine coolant, it may not be possible to activate X-MODE. Even while X-MODE is activated, X-MODE will be deactivated when the engine coolant temperature increases.
Models with 2 modes:
. SNOW / DIRT is suitable for driving on a snow-covered road where the points of contact between the tires and road surface are visible, or for driving on an unpaved road.
. DEEP SNOW / MUD is suitable for driving on a road covered with deep snow where the points of contact between the tires and road surface are not visible, or for driving on a muddy road.
. If cruise control is used after automatic deactivation of the X-MODE, the system will not switch to the X-MODE even if the vehicle speed drops below approximately 22 mph( 35 km / h).