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Winter Drive Mode

  1. Operation 

    The winter switch will operate when switched on after all of the following conditions are present:

    Conditions: 

    1. The select lever position is "D" range only.
    2. Vehicle speed is 7 mph (11 km/h) or less.
    3. Transmission oil temperature is 130 °C (266 °F) or less.
    4. Accelerator opening is at 8% or less.
  2. Cancel Release 
    1. Cancellation by driver
      1. Turning off the winter drive mode switch
      2. Shifting select position to "3", "2", or "L" (winter drive mode is not canceled by selecting "N", "R", or "P").
      3. Ignition key is turned off.
    2. Automatic cancellation
      1. When vehicle runs at 21 mph (34 km/h) or more for 1 second or more
      2. When transmission oil temperature reaches 130°C (266°F) or above
NOTE: The mode returns to normal drive mode or power drive mode after the winter drive mode is canceled.