388 5-4 . Using the driving support systems
■ Downhill Assist Control during “ X-MODE ”
• In SNOW / DIRT mode or D . SNOW / MUD mode , the downhill assist control can be set to standby state . The operation indicator changes depending on the operating status of the downhill
assist control .
• When the system is not operating , the indicator turns on white .
■ When Downhill Assist Control is not available when selecting “ X-MODE ”
In the following cases , the system does not operate .
• When SNOW / DIRT mode or D . SNOW / MUD mode is not
selected
• When the shift position is in P
• When the Grip control is operating
• When the brake system or EV system is malfunctioning
When using Grip control
With SNOW / DIRT mode or D . SNOW / MUD mode selected , press down on the Grip control switch .
At this time , the downhill assist control system indicator turns off and the Grip control indicator turns on .
When the vehicle is stopped , press the brake pedal firmly and operate the switch . The vehicle may start moving unintentionally on an incline .
■ Set the speed of the Grip control
Press the Grip control switch up or down to set the desired speed ( approximately 2 to 6 mph [ 2 to 10 km / h ]). The set speed is shown on the multiinformation display .
Increase Speed Decrease Speed Indicator Lights
■ Grip control Operations
During system operations , the Grip control indicator turns on green . If the Grip control indicator is white , release the brake pedal to activate the system .
While the system is operating , the accelerator pedal and brake pedal can be used to temporarily accelerate or decelerate . If operating the accelerator pedal or brake pedal is stopped , the speed will return to the set speed .
■ When Grip control is released
• Press the “ X-MODE ” Switch