Get Driving -> X-MODE Guide for Toyota bZ4X SUV Second Generation (2025-2026)

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5-4. Using the driving support systems

Snow mode

X-MODE

: 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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less than approximately 13 mph

(20 km/h).

WARNING

■Conditions in which it may

not function correctly

When driving on the following

road surfaces, it may not be pos-

sible to maintain a constant speed

of the vehicle, which may lead to

an unexpected accident.

• Extremely steep inclines

• Rough road surfaces

• Slippery road surfaces such as

snowy roads and frozen road

surfaces

System Components

1 Normal mode

Has a good balance of electrical

consumption performance, quiet-

ness, and driving performance, and

is suitable for driving in urban

areas.

2 SNOW/DIRT mode

When the tires are likely to slip or

slip on slippery roads such as

snowy roads, gravel roads, etc., the

tire spinning is reduced, making it

easier to drive.

At this time, the SNOW/DIRT mode

indicator lights up in green on the

meter.

“X-MODE” switch

Grip Control switch (P.385)

Indicators

3 D.SNOW/MUD mode

In special cases such as the tires

being buried in deep snow or mud,

the TRAC (Traction Control) func-

tion is temporarily canceled, and

the tires are idled as needed to

make it easier to start.

Selecting the Drive Mode

Press the “X-MODE” switch

repeatedly until the system

switches to the desired driving

mode while the vehicle is

At this time, the D.SNOW/MUD

mode indicator lights up in green on

the meter. In addition, the VSC OFF

indicator and PCS warning light will

be turned on in the meter.

stopped or traveling at a speeds

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MODE again.

■When “X-MODE” is not avail-

■Cautions regarding the use of

the system

able

In the following cases, the system

does not operate.

For safety, the following operations

are not accepted when “X-MODE” is

ON.

• When the EV system is not started

• When SNOW/DIRT mode or

D.SNOW/MUD mode is not

selected

• Eco mode switch operations

• Regeneration Boost switch opera-

tions

• When Regeneration Boost is

selected

When selecting “X-

MODE”, Downhill Assist

Control

• When Advanced Park is being

used

• When the EV system is malfunc-

tioning

When the “X-MODE” switch is

pressed and SNOW/DIRT mode

or D.SNOW/MUD mode is

selected, the Downhill Assist

Control automatically enters the

standby state and operates

under the following conditions.

• When the vehicle speed is

approximately 18 mph (30

km/h) or less

■About Dynamic Radar Cruise

Control or Cruise Control

Dynamic radar cruise control and

cruise control cannot be used during

“X-MODE”. If dynamic radar cruise

control or cruise control are being

used, it will be automatically can-

celed.

■During “X-MODE”

• In “X-MODE”, VSC does not

switch ON/OFF even if the VSC

OFF switch is operated. It is fixed

as ON in SNOW/DIRT mode and

OFF in D.SNOW/MUD mode.

• Neither the accelerator pedal

or brake pedal are not oper-

ated

• During “X-MODE”, even if the Eco

mode switch or regeneration

boost switch is operated, opera-

tions will not switch to the respec-

tive modes.

■When changing the target vehi-

cle speed

When changing the target vehicle

speed, adjust it with the accelerator

pedal or the brake pedal. When the

foot is removed from the pedal, the

system will operate at the vehicle

speed at that time.

■“X-MODE” Automatic Release

• “X-MODE” is automatically can-

celed when the power switch is

turned OFF.

• When the vehicle speed exceeds

about 25 mph (40 km/h), the X-

MODE is canceled, the “X-MODE”

indicator on the meter lights up in

white, and switches to the normal

mode.

■Downhill Assist Control during

“X-MODE”

• In SNOW/DIRT mode or

D.SNOW/MUD mode, the down-

hill assist control can be set to

standby state. The operation indi-

cator changes depending on the

operating status of the downhill

• When the vehicle speed is

approximately 22 mph (35 km/h)

or less, “X-MODE” indicator lights

up in green and switches to X-

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