The driving modes can be selected to suit driving condition.
Vehicles without AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System)
- Normal mode
Use for normal driving.
While in Eco drive mode or Sport mode, press the "NORMAL" switch to
change the driving mode to normal mode.
- Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during
trips that involve frequent accelerating.
When the "ECO" switch is pressed, the "ECO MODE" indicator comes on
in the multi-information display.
- Sport mode
Use sport mode when increased acceleration response and precise
handling is desired, for example, when driving on mountain roads.
When the "SPORT" switch is pressed, the "SPORT" indicator comes on in
the multi-information display.
Vehicles with AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System)
- Normal mode/Custom mode
- Normal mode
Use for normal driving.
While in Eco drive mode, Sport mode or Custom mode press the "NORMAL/
CUSTOM" switch to change the driving mode to normal mode.
- Custom mode
Allows you to drive with the following functions set to your preferred
settings.
Custom mode settings can only be changed on the drive mode
customization display of the audio system screen.
(Displaying the drive mode customization display)
When the "NORMAL/CUSTOM" switch is pressed, the "CUSTOM" indicator
comes on in the multi-information display.
| Function |
Setting |
|
Powertrain |
Normal |
| Power |
| Eco |
| Chassis |
Normal |
| Sport |
| Air conditioning system |
Normal |
| Eco |
- Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during
trips that involve frequent accelerating.
When the "ECO" switch is pressed, the "ECO MODE" indicator comes on
in the multi-information display.
- Sport mode
- SPORT S mode
Controls the transmission and engine to provide quick, powerful
acceleration. This mode is suitable for when agile driving
response is desired, such as when driving on roads with many
curves.
When not in SPORT S mode, if the "SPORT S/S+" switch is pressed,
the "SPORT S" indicator will come on in the multi-information display.
- SPORT S+ mode
Helps to ensure steering performance and driving stability by
simultaneously controlling the steering and suspension in addition
to the transmission and engine. Suitable for sportier driving.
When in SPORT S mode, if the "SPORT S/S+" switch is pressed, the
"SPORT S+" indicator will come on in the multi-information display.
■Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the
air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency. To improve air
conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.
■Automatic deactivation of sport mode and custom mode
If the engine switch is turned off after driving in sport mode or custom
mode,
the drive mode will be changed to normal mode. |
