TRANSMISSION AND BRAKE SYSTEM
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Mode Switch
WINTER (W) / STANDARD (S) MODE
Winter Mode (W)
• To select the winter mode, press “W” on the mode
switch. The
“WINTER” indicator in the instrument clus-
ter comes on.
• In this mode, the vehicle can start from the 2nd gear
(forward and reverse). Use this mode in the event of start-
ing-off on slippery roads.
Standard Mode (S)
• Use the standard mode in normal driving conditions.
How to Start Off the Vehicle with 2nd
Forward/Reverse Gear
1. Press the “W” portion of the mode switch to select the
winter mode.
2. Place the selector lever to
“D” and check if the shift le-
ver indicator shows “D”.
3. You can now start off the vehicle with the 2nd forward
gear.
4. Place the selector lever to the “R” position to start off the
vehicle with the 2nd reverse gear.
Winter Mode
In this mode, the vehicle can start off from the 2nd gear
(forward and reverse). Use this mode in the event of
starting-off on slippery roads.
• Even while the gear is in “D”, the vehicle can roll down an uphill
according to the gradients, so you have to depress the brake pedal.
CAUTION
Use the standard mode in
normal driving conditions
and use the winter mode
on slippery roads.
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