Winter Driving Mode

1. Operation.
The winter switch will operate when switched on after the following conditions are present.
a. The select position is "D" range only.
b. Vehicle speed is 7mph (11 km/h) or less.
c. Transmission oil temperature is 120°C (248°F) or less.
d. Kick-down switch is off.
e. Accelerator opening is at 8% or less.

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

b. Automatic Cancellation.
- When Vehicle runs at 22 mph (35 km/h) or more for 1 second or more.
- When Transmission oil temperature reaches 140°C (284°F) or above.

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