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. 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 .
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 . . 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 . 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 ).
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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 .
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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
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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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This indicator appears while the hill descent control function is in the standby mode . It flashes while the function is
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