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System Description: Control
- With the drive mode selector, a drive mode select switch installed at the top of the center console switches a vehicle drive mode, changes throttle angle characteristics, and controls torque and ECO pedal.
- Vehicle characteristics are controlled in the following modes, on the basis of STANDARD mode.
- PERSONAL: Driver may set the vehicle characteristic optionally.
- SPORT/SPORT+: Changing throttle angle characteristics allows to use a high engine performance range and increases driving performance.
- ECO: Changing throttle angle characteristics and controlling torque, ECO drive indicator, and ECO pedal enhance fuel economy in actual traffic.
- SNOW: Changing throttle angle characteristics enhances driving performance on roads with a low coefficient of friction.
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Control item |
Vehicle drive mode |
Description |
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PERSONAL *1 |
SPORT |
ECO |
SNOW |
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Engine |
x |
x |
x |
x |
Changes throttle angle and controls torque *2 and the ECO drive indicator *2 . |
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ECO pedal *3 |
x |
x |
Controls ECO pedal (Accelerator pedal reaction force control). |
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*1: When the driver operates integral switch to turn ON/OFF the control or set some mode.
*2: Torque control and the ECO drive indicator is available only when in ECO mode.
*3: ECO pedal control is only for vehicles with Distance Control Assist.
ECO Drive Indicator ControlÂ
- ECO drive indicator turns ON or blinks when in ECO mode, according to the operation of the accelerator pedal.
- The blinking timing of the ECO drive indicator synchronizes to the generation timing of ECO pedal reaction force.
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ECO drive indicator |
Driving condition |
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ON |
Within the ECO drive range. |
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Blink |
Likely over the ECO drive range. |
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OFF |
Low-speed range [approx. 2 MPH (3.2 km/h) or less] and high-speed range [approx. 90 MPH (144 km/h) or more] |
- Intelligent cruise control in operation.
- Selector lever is in R range.
ECO Pedal ControlÂ
- Increasing reaction force of the accelerator pedal supports ECO driving in accordance with the accelerator pedal operation when in ECO mode.
- The level of reaction force to the accelerator pedal can be changed among Standard/Soft/OFF on the navigation screen. ECO pedal reaction force can be turned OFF even when in ECO mode.
- The generation timing of ECO pedal reaction force synchronizes to the blinking timing of the ECO drive indicator.
- 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.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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