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4-5. Using the driving support systems
mode select switch is turned toward you,
the "Eco" indicator comes on.
3
Sport mode
Assists acceleration response by con-
trolling the transmission, engine and steer-
ing. Suitable for when precise handling is
desirable, for example when driving on
mountain roads.
When not in Sport mode, if the driving
mode select switch is turned backward, the
"Sport" indicator comes on.
Operation of the air conditioning sys-
■
tem in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cool-
ing operations and fan speed of the air con-
ditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency.
To improve air conditioning performance,
perform the following operations:
●
Turn off eco air conditioning mode
(P.269)
Adjust the fan speed (P.265, 268)
●
●
Turn off Eco drive mode
■
Automatic deactivation of Sport mode
If the engine switch is turned off after driv-
ing in Sport mode, the driving mode will be
changed to Normal mode.
Driving mode pop-up display (vehicles
■
with 10.3-inch display model)
When the driving mode is changed, the
selected driving mode will be temporarily
displayed on the side display. (P.261)
Driving assist systems
To keep driving safety and perfor-
mance, the following systems oper-
ate automatically in response to
various driving situations. Be
aware, however, that these systems
are supplementary and should not
be relied upon too heavily when
operating the vehicle.
Summary of the driving assist
systems
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
■
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the
brakes are applied suddenly, or if the
brakes are applied while driving on a
slippery road surface
Brake assist
■
Generates an increased level of brak-
ing force after the brake pedal is
depressed when the system detects a
panic stop situation.
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
■
Helps the driver to control skidding
when swerving suddenly or turning on
slippery road surfaces
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi-
■
cle Stability Control)
Provides cooperative control of the
ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional stability
when swerving on slippery road sur-
faces by controlling steering perfor-
mance.
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