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case, it is not possible to activate X-MODE. – 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.
. 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
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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.
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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
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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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Starting and Operating
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