Winter Drive Mode

OPERATION

Winter mode will operate when switched ON after all of the following conditions are present.

a) The gear select position 15 "D" range only
b) Vehicle speed is 6 mph (10km/h) or less
c) Transmission oil temperature is 266°F (130°C) or less for 2.8L and 3.1L engine, 284°F (140°C) or less for 3.2L engine.
d) Kick-down switch is off
e) Accelerator opening is at 7% or less

CANCEL RELEASE

Cancellation by driver
a) Turning off the winter drive mode switch
b) Shifting select position to "P", "3", "2", or "L" (Winter drive mode is not canceled by selecting "D", "N", or "R")
c) Ignition key is turned off

Automatic cancellation
a) When vehicle runs at 19 mph (30 km/h) or more for 1 second or more
b) When transmission oil temperature reaches 284°F (140°C) or above

NOTE: The mode returns to normal drive mode automatically after the winter drive mode is canceled.