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1Select on the center display.
2Select “Drive mode”.
3Select driving mode.
1Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel
economy, quietness, and dynamic per-
formance. Suitable for city driving.
2Eco drive mode
Helps the driver accelerate in an eco-
friendly manner and improve fuel
economy through moderate throttle
characteristics and by controlling the
operation of the ai r conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling).
When the Eco drive mode is selected,
Eco drive mode indicator comes on.
3Sport mode
Vehicles without Adaptive Variable
Suspension System: Controls the
hybrid system to provide quick, power-
ful acceleration. This mode also
changes the steering feel, making it
suitable for when agile driving
response is desired, such as when driv-
ing on roads with many curves.
Vehicles with Adaptive Variable Sus-
pension System: Help s to ensure steer-
ing performance and driving stability
by simultaneously controlling the
steering and suspension in addition to
the hybrid system. Suitable for sportier
driving.
When the Sport mode is selected,
“Sport” indicator will comes on.
Driving Mode Select Switch
The driving modes can be selected to suit driving conditions.
Selecting a drive mode
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4Custom mode
Allows you to drive with the power
train, steering, suspensions
* and air
conditioning system functions set to
your preferred settings.
When the Custom mode is selected,
Custom mode indicator comes on.
*: Vehicles with Adapti ve Variable Suspen-
sion System
