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. 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
( 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 using the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.
. During braking by the hill descent control function, the stop lights will illuminate.
. The hill descent control function is operable regardless of the gradient of the road.
. The hill descent control function may be considered normal when the following conditions occur.
– An operating sound is heard briefly from the engine compartment while the hill descent control function is operating. – The sensation of depressing the
brake pedal is different,( harder than usual etc.) when the brake pedal is depressed during hill descent control function operation.
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