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The drive mode may be selected according to the driver’s preference or road condition.
The system initializes to the NORMAL mode when the Engine Start/Stop Button is turned off and on.
It is displayed on the AVN monitor which mode the vehicle is in as below.
The mode changes whenever the DRIVE MODE button is pressed.
* If you turn off the User Settings Mode, the ECO indicator is not displayed.
* According to the User Settings Mode, the background changes. You can turn off the background in User Settings Mode.
ECO mode
The ECO indicator is a system that helps guide you to drive economically when you have NORMAL MODE selected.
SPORT mode
SPORT mode focuses on dynamic driving by automatically controlling the steering wheel, suspension (if ECS is equipped), engine and transmission system.
- Deceleration from release of accelerator pedal will result in less rapid fall
in RPM (revolutions per minute) than in the NORMAL mode.
- Up-shifting is delayed.
✽ NOTICE
In Sport drive mode, the fuel efficiency may decrease.
✽ NOTICE
If you activate the Driving Mode Theme on the User Settings Mode of the LCD display (if equipped), the SPORT and SNOW indicators will not turn on the instrument cluster.
SNOW mode (if equipped)
Snow mode helps the driver to drive more effectively on slippery roads such as snowy or muddy roads.
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an approved de-icer fluid or glycerine
into the key opening. If a lock is covered with ice, squirt it with an approved
de-icing fluid to remove the ice. If ...
Height Adjust Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Remove the front seat belt upper anchor.
(Refer to Front Seat Belt - "Front Seat Belt Pretensioner")
2.
After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the height adjustor (A) ...
Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts and, if necessary, repack the grease. ...