Driving

Snow mode switch (AWD vehicles)

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Snow mode can be selected to suit the conditions when driving on slippery road surfaces, such as on snow.

System operation

■ Dynamic Torque Control AWD vehicles

Press the snow mode switch.

When the switch is pressed, the system switches to snow mode and the snow mode indicator illuminates on the multi-information display.

When the switch is pressed again, the snow mode indicator turns off.

Opening the fuel tank cap

■ Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD vehicles

Press the snow mode switch.

When the switch is pressed, the system switches to snow mode and the snow mode indicator illuminates on the multi-information display.

When the switch is pressed again, the snow mode indicator turns off.

Opening the fuel tank cap

■When changing to snow mode

The background of the multi-information display changes.

■Canceling the snow mode

Snow mode is automatically canceled when the engine switch is turned off or Mud & Sand or Rock & Dirt mode is selected for Multi-terrain Select.

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