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
--
OFF
LOW
HIGH
Personal mode
Engine-Transmission
SPORT
STANDARD
ECO
SNOW
Active Trace Control
ON
OFF
Steering
Mode
Response
Standard
Default
Sports
Default
Sports
Dynamic
Sports
Dynamic+
- 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
ECO
ECO mode provides the features of assistance in the improvement of fuel economy such as smooth starts and stable cruising and facilities ECO driving.
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.
x: applicable
Items
Driving Mode
Control
Reference
PERSONAL*1
SPORT
ECO
SNOW
Active lane control function
x
x
x
x
On-off control of active lane control function.
Active trace control function
x
On-off control of active trace control function.
Engine (ECM)
x
x
x
x
Changes throttle angle characteristics and control torque.
Traction motor (HPCM)
x
x
x
x
- Changes throttle angle characteristics and control torque.
- Controls the lighting of the ECO drive indicator lamp. (Only ECO turns ON.)
System Description (With ECO Pedal) (With ECO pedal),
System Description (Without ECO Pedal) (Without ECO pedal)
Transmission
x
x
x
x
Selects shift pattern.
Steering
x
x
Controls mode and response of steering.
ECO pedal*2
x
x
Controls feedback force of the accelerator pedal.
Combination meter
x
x
x
x
Displays the selected drive mode.
Display control unit
x
x
x
x
Displays the selected drive mode and mode list as popup.
*1: Depends on settings performed on the PERSONAL setting screen.
*2: The application of the ECO pedal is only for vehicles with DCA (distance control assist).