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Drive mode (AWD)

Type A

2C_LockModeButton

Type B

2C_DriveModeButton_2

The drive mode may be selected according to the driver's preference or road conditions.

The system resets to NORMAL mode, when the engine is restarted.

If there is a problem with the instrument cluster, the drive mode is in NORMAL mode and may not change to SPORT mode.

2C_DriveModeInfo

The mode changes, as the following, whenever the DRIVE MODE knob is turned to the right or left or the drive mode switch is pushed up or down.

  • NORMAL SPORT SNOW

Drive mode features

NORMAL mode

NORMAL mode provides smooth driving and comfortable riding.

NORMAL mode is selected, it does not appear on the instrument cluster.

SPORT mode

SPORT mode provides sporty driving.

In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency may decrease.

  • When the SPORT mode is selected, the SPORT indicator illuminates on the instrument cluster.

  • The drive mode resets to NORMAL mode when the engine is restarted.

  • When the SPORT mode is activated:

    • The engine RPM tends to remain raised over a certain time even after releasing the accelerator pedal.

    • Upshifts are delayed when accelerating.

  • In sport mode, manual shifts with the paddle shifter are held until the RPM is too high for the gear, or too low for the gear. Cancel the manual gear selection and return to automatic SPORT mode by holding the right paddle shifter.

SNOW mode

SNOW mode offers special traction tuning for snow optimizing available traction in adverse conditions. Snow mode adjusts the left and right wheel slip control, engine torque, and shift patterns according to available traction levels.

  • When the SNOW mode is selected, the SNOW indicator illuminates on the instrument cluster.