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5-32 Starting and driving
SNOW MODE (AWD models)
This mode makes it easier to start and
run from snowy roads and frozen roads.
CAUTION
Never drive on dry, hard surface
roads in the SNOW mode, as this will
overload the powertrain and may
cause a serious malfunction. Addi-
tionally, this will cause premature
tire wear and reduced fuel economy.
When the SNOW mode is selected, small
vibration in cornering may occur. This is
not a malfunction.
STANDARD MODE (2WD models)/
AUTO MODE (AWD models)
This is the standard mode that is most
suitable for normal driving.
This mode will be selected first each time
the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.
ECO MODE
Assists the driver’s ECO-driving. The en-
gine and transmission points are adjusted
for improved fuel economy, providing
such a driving features as smooth start-
ing or constant cruising.
NOTE:
Selecting the ECO mode will not neces-
sarily improve fuel economy as many
driving factors influence its effective-
ness.
Operation
Select the ECO mode using the Drive
Mode Selector. The ECO indicator illumi-
nates.
When the accelerator pedal is depressed
within the range of economy drive, the
ECO indicator illuminates in green. When
the accelerator pedal is depressed above
the range of economy drive, the ECO
indicator turns off.
The ECO indicator will not illuminate in
the following cases:
. When the shift lever is in the R
(Reverse) position.
. When the vehicle speed is below 2
MPH (3.2 km/h) or over 90 MPH (144
km/h).
. When the cruise control (if so
equipped) or the Intelligent Cruise
Control (ICC) system (if so equipped)
is operated.
ECO Mode Customize
The “ECO Mode Customize” is a function
that can change the priority from the
Cruise Control (if so equipped) or the
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) function
to fuel efficiency improvements. It can be
set when the ECO mode is selected. To
activate or deactivate this function, see
“ECO Mode Setting” (P.2-26).
. Cruise Control
When the setting is ON, the fuel
efficiency while cruising will be im-
proved by lowering the acceleration
target from normal (setting OFF)
mode.
NOTE:
When the vehicle speed is reduced (for
example, when the vehicle is driven on
an uphill road from a flat road), it will
take more time to return to the pre-
viously set speed than normal mode.
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