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5-4. Using the driving support systems
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Snow mode
X-MODE
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: If equipped
: If equipped
Snow mode can be selected
to suit the conditions when
driving on slippery road
This mode has improved
road handling ability off
roads.
surfaces, such as on snow.
Select between the 2 types
of mode, SNOW/DIRT and
D.SNOW/MUD.
System operation
During “X-MODE”, the
downhill assist control will
control the brakes to main-
tain a constant vehicle
speed when driving on
steep descents.
Press the snow mode switch
When the switch is pressed, snow
mode turns on and the snow mode
indicator illuminates on the multi-
information display. When the
switch is pressed again, the snow
mode indicator turns off.
Grip Control supports the
driver’s operation by main-
taining a low vehicle speed
on steep inclines and slip-
pery roads without having
to step on the accelerator
pedal or brake pedal.
WARNING
■Be sure to observe the follow-
ing before using “X-MODE”
■Snow Mode Automatic Cancel-
lation
If not observed, there is the dan-
ger that it may lead to an unex-
pected accident.
Snow mode is automatically can-
celed by turning off the power switch
or selecting Regeneration Boost.
●Drive the vehicle after checking
that the SNOW/DIRT indica-
tor/D.SNOW/MUD indicator
turns on.
■When Snow Mode is not avail-
able
When Regeneration Boost is
selected, it is not possible to switch
to snow mode.
●“X-MODE” is not a device that
enhances the limited perfor-
mance of the vehicle. Carefully
check the road surface condi-
tions and the driving route in
advance, and then drive with
caution.
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