360 STARTING AND OPERATING
Driving ability control:
This mode increases the hill-climbing ability and driving ability as well as enabling smooth application of torque for easier control of the steering wheel.
TO ACTIVATE / DEACTIVATE X-MODE s07bi01
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Models with 1 mode
Models with 2 modes( DEEP SNOW / MUD, SNOW / DIRT)
To activate or deactivate X-MODE, operate the center information display. Refer to“ Car settings icon” FP225( 11.6-inch display models).
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.
. 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).
. 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. Also, the SI-DRIVE 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.. The Auto Start Stop system will be stopped while X-MODE is activated.
. 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 X-MODE. Even while X-MODE is activated, X-MODE will be deactivated when the engine coolant temperature increases. In this case, the SI-DRIVE mode will change to the Intelligent( I) mode.
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.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL FUNCTION s07bi03
The hill descent control function will be in standby mode when 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