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3-8.Changing the driving characteristics
Driving modes
The following driving modes can be
used according to the driv-
ing/usage conditions.
Characteristics of each driving
mode
Normal mode
■
Suitable when driving in the city, for
good electricity consumption effi-
ciency, silence, and drive-ability.
Eco drive mode
■
In contrast with Normal mode, torque
generation is slower when stepping on
the accelerator pedal, air conditioning
operations (heating/cooling) are
restrained, and driving becomes suited
for improved electricity consumption.
Range mode
■
When in range mode, the driving con-
trols is changed to those for improved
electric consumption, in terms of the
vehicle speed limits, the maximum
driving force limits, the optimized
front-rear allocation of the driving
force, etc., along with turning off of the
air conditioning system (heating/cool-
ing). This mode is suitable for maximiz-
ing the driving distance.
Sport mode
■
Helps to ensure steering feel and
accelerator response by controlling
the EV system and transmission. Suit-
able for sporty, fun driving, such as
when driving on mountain roads.
3-8. Changing the driving characteristics
Custom mode
■
Driving is possible by setting the
desired function for power train con-
trol, chassis control or air conditioning
operations. Custom mode settings can
only be changed on the drive mode
customization display of the center dis-
play. (P.594)
■
Operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem in Eco drive mode
In the Eco drive mode, the air condition-
●
ing system is controlled as follows to pri-
oritize electricity consumption efficiency.
• Heating/cooling capacity is restricted
• Fan speed restricted when automatic
mode is selected
●
To improve air conditioning performance,
perform the following operations:
• Adjust the fan speed
• Adjust the temperature setting
• Turn off Eco drive mode
●
When the driving mode is set to Eco
drive mode, the air conditioning system
may automatically change to Eco mode.
To cancel eco mode, press "Eco
heat/cool".
Operation of the air conditioning sys-
■
tem in range mode
●
In range mode, the air conditioning sys-
tem will turn off automatically.
Turning the air conditioning system on
●
manually will operate it in the setting used
before range mode was selected.
■
Suggestion message to change to range
mode
When the remaining charge of the traction
battery reaches a certain level, a message
suggesting to change drive modes to range
mode will be displayed. (P.256)
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