X-MODE
– The ABS warning light illumi-
nates.
– 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 the X-MODE. Even while the
X-MODE is activated, the X-MODE will
be deactivated when the engine coolant
temperature increases.
. For models with Auto Start Stop
system, the system will be stopped
while the X-MODE is activated.
For models with SI-DRIVE:
. The SI-DRIVE mode will change to
the Intelligent (I) mode when the X-
MODE is deactivated.
. The SI-DRIVE mode cannot be chan-
ged while the X-MODE is activated. At
this time, a buzzer will sound twice.
. 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 Sport (S)
mode or Sport Sharp (S#) mode and it
will not be possible to change to the
other modes.
& Hill descent control function
(if equipped)
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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 des-
cent 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 using the brake pedal or
accelerator pedal.
. During braking by the hill descent
control function, the hill descent con-
trol indicator will flash.
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NOTE
– The CHECK ENGINE warning
light/malfunction indicator light illu-
minates.
– The AT OIL TEMP warning light
flashes.
– The ABS warning light illumi-
nates.
– 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 change to
the X-MODE. While the vehicle is in the
X-MODE, it changes to the Sport (S)
mode or Sport Sharp (S#) mode when
the engine coolant temperature in-
creases.
. It is not possible to activate the X-
MODE when the engine is not running,
because the hill descent control func-
tion is not activated.
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