Control Description
- The Infiniti Drive Mode Selector switches a vehicle mode with the flick of a switch (drive mode select switch) mounted on upper part of the center console and changes the control characteristics of the powertrain and chassis.
- When the ignition switch is turned ON from the OFF state, the Infiniti Drive Mode Selector starts in STANDARD mode regardless of drive mode during ignition switch ON.
- Active lane control operates in synchronization with the safety shield button by default.
Active lane control can be set to operate in synchronization with the safety shield button on the settings screen of Lane Assist in Driver Assistance.
- The operation of the integral switch allows the driver to set vehicle characteristics as in the following table. The driver can drive the vehicle with the vehicle characteristics set by selecting PERSONAL with the drive mode select switch.
Category Item Setting Active lane control*1 - OFF LOW HIGH Personal mode Engine - Transmission SPORT STANDARD SNOW Active Trace Control ON OFF Steering Mode Standard Sports Sports+*2 *1: Applied to the driver assistance system models only.
*2: The item is indicated. but not used.
- The vehicle characteristics are controlled from the STANDARD mode to any mode listed below:
Select mode Vehicle characteristics control PERSONAL * The vehicle characteristics can be set by the driver arbitrarily with the integral switch. SPORT The control characteristics of engine and steering function can be changed. This mode uses the high engine performance region and adds a crisp feel in steering wheel operation SNOW Changing the engine characteristics to aid driving in slick condition. * : The setting is equivalent of STANDARD mode for Infiniti Drive Mode Selector, based on the driver's settings.
- For relationship between drive mode and each control item, refer to the following table.
: applicable
Items Driving Mode Control Reference PERSONAL*1 SPORT SNOW Active lane control function* 2 * * * On-off control of active lane control function. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Active trace control function * On-off control of active trace control function. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Engine (ECM) * * * Control engine torque. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Transmission * * * Selects shift pattern. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Steering * * Controls mode of steering. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Combination meter * * * Displays the selected drive mode. WARNING/INDICATOR/INFORMATION Display control unit * * * Displays the selected drive mode and mode list as popup. *1: Depends on settings performed on the PERSONAL setting screen.
*2: Applied to the driver assistance system models only.