82Instruments and Controls
When more powerful acceleration
is needed, select the “
POWER”
driving program. The “
POWER
DRIVE
” indicator light comes on
when the driving pattern selector
is set in the “
POWER” position.
Push the button again to turn it
off.
Under inclement weather
conditions that cause slippery
roads, activating the “
WINTER”mode will improve driving
operation. The
“
WINTER” mode
may be activated while driving at
speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h) or less.
With the transmission lever in the
“P, ” “R,” “N,” or “
D” position,
push the “
WINTER” button on the
console.
The “
WINTER DRIVE” indicator
light will illuminate whenever the
“
WINTER” mode system is
activated, and the vehicle will
start off in third gear.
The “
WINTER” mode is
deactivated when the vehicle
reaches approximately 19 mph
(30 km/h), when the transmission
is shifted into “3,” “2,” or “L,” by
pushing the “
WINTER” button
again, or by turning the ignition
key to the “
OFF” position. Operation of the
“
WINTER”
mode should be limited to
slippery road conditions only.
Operation of the “
WINTER”
mode during normal driving
conditions will cause decreased
performance and sluggish
acceleration.
