Starting and operating / X-MODE 7-45 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 . . For models with 2 modes : When the X-MODE is ON , the Vehicle Dynamics Control system cannot be switched ON and OFF using the Vehicle Dynamic Control OFF switch . The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is fixed to ON in “ SNOW · DIRT ” and OFF in “ DEEP SNOW · MUD ”. . Even if you try to activate the X-MODE by pressing the X-MODE switch when the vehicle speed is 12 mph ( 20 km / h ) or more , the X-MODE will not be activated . At this time , a buzzer will sound twice . . If the vehicle speed reaches 25 mph ( 40 km / h ) or more while the X-MODE is activated , a buzzer will sound once and the X-MODE will be deactivated . . For models with SI-DRIVE , the SI-DRIVE mode will change to the Intelligent ( I ) mode when the X-MODE is deactivated . . For models with SI-DRIVE , the SI-DRIVE mode will not be affected even if the SI-DRIVE switch is pressed while the X-MODE is activated . At this time , the buzzer will sound twice .
. For models with Auto Start Stop system , the system will be stopped while the X-MODE is activated . . While the engine is running , if any of the following conditions is met , the X-MODE will be deactivated . In this case , it is not possible to activate the X-MODE . Also , for models with SI-DRIVE , the mode will change to the Intelligent ( I ) mode and it will not be possible to change to the other modes . – 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 there is a possibility that the engine could overheat because of a temperature increase of the engine coolant , it is not possible to activate the X-MODE . Even while the X-MODE is activated , the X-MODE will be deactivated when the engine coolant temperature increases . In this case , the mode will change to the Intelligent ( I ) mode ( models with SI-DRIVE ).
& Hill descent control function
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The hill descent control function will be in standby mode when the X-MODE is activated and the vehicle speed is less than approximately 12 mph ( 20 km / h ).
The function will operate when the vehicle speed is less than approximately 12 mph ( 20 km / h ) and the accelerator ratio is less than approximately 10 %.
The function will turn off when the vehicle speed is more than approximately 12 mph ( 20 km / h ) and the accelerator pedal is depressed .
CAUTION
The braking power of the hill descent control function may not be sufficient when strong braking power is needed ( e . g ., when towing a trailer ).
NOTE
. Even while the hill descent control function is operating , you can vary the vehicle speed by using the brake pedal or accelerator pedal . . During braking by the hill descent control function , the stop lights will illuminate .
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