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X-MODE
! To activate
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Models with 2 modes
Turn the X-MODE switch to the right or left and select SNOW / DIRTor D . SNOW / MUD .
While X-MODE is activated , the X-MODE indicator appears .
Models with 1 mode
Press the X-MODE switch . While X-MODE is activated , the X-MODE indicator appears .
! To deactivate
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Press the X-MODE switch . The X-MODE indicator will disappear when X-MODE is deactivated .
NOTE
. 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 .
. D . 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 .
. Even if you try to activate X-MODE by turning ( models with 2 modes ) or pressing ( models with 1 mode ) the X-MODE switch 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 .
. 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 ). – When you use the cruise control after X-MODE is automatically deactivated , X-MODE will not be automatically reactivated when the vehicle speed drops below 22 mph ( 35 km / h ).
. 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 . . The Auto Start Stop system will be stopped while X-MODE is activated .
NOTE
. The SI-DRIVE mode will change to the Intelligent ( I ) mode when X-MODE is deactivated .
. The SI-DRIVE mode cannot be changed while X-MODE is activated . At this time , a buzzer will sound twice .
. X-MODE will be deactivated if any of the following conditions is met while the engine is running . – 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 .
When this occurs , it is not possible to activate X-MODE . Also , for models with SI-DRIVE , type A changes to the Sport ( S ) mode , and type B remains in the state that was in effect before the warning light turned on . In this case , it is not possible to change to another mode . For information on the types of SI-DRIVE , refer to “ SI-DRIVE switches ” FP330 .
. 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 X-MODE . While the vehicle is in X-MODE , it changes to the Sport ( S ) mode or Sport Sharp ( S #) mode