Handling Precaution
ECO DRIVE INDICATOR LAMP CONTROL
- ECO drive indicator turns OFF under the following conditions.
- While driving at low speeds [3 MPH (4.8 km/h) or less] or high speeds [90 MPH (144 km/h) or more].
- Intelligent cruise control is in operation.
- Selector lever is in R range.
ECO PEDAL CONTROL
- When switching from ECO mode to the other mode by operating the drive mode select switch, ECO pedal reaction force is generated in common with ECO mode until the accelerator pedal is released.
- ECO pedal reaction force is not generated under the following conditions.
- Intelligent cruise control is in operation.
- Accelerator pedal is depressed quickly.
- Selector lever is in N or R range.
- ECO pedal reaction force setting is OFF.
NOTE:
ECO pedal control is only for vehicles with an intelligent pedal (distance control assist).
ENGINE OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS AFTER SWITCHING MODE
- Engine output characteristics after switching mode by operating the drive mode select switch are as follows.
- After switching mode to a mode that engine output increase, engine output characteristics are changed by releasing the accelerator pedal.
- After switching mode to a mode that engine output decreases, engine output characteristics are changed immediately.
- When an accelerator angle is constant, engine output characteristics are as follows.
- SPORT/SPORT+ > STANDARD > ECO > SNOW
Output characteristics of each mode
| Control mode | Engine output |
|---|---|
| SPORT/SPORT+ | Increase |
| STANDARD | Normal |
| ECO | Decrease |
| SNOW | Decrease (More reduction than ECO mode) |