Winter Drive Mode

The winter switch will operate when switched on after all of the following conditions are present:
1. The gear select position is "P", "R", "N" and "D" range only.
2. Vehicle speed is 7 mph (11 km/h) or less.
3. Transmission oil temperature is 120°C (248°F) or less.
4. Accelerator opening is 8% or less.
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 22 mph (35 km/h) or more for 1 second or more
When transmission oil temperature reaches 140°C (284°F) or above

NOTE: The mode returns to normal drive mode after the winter drive mode is canceled.