Winter Drive Mode

Winter Drive Mode

Operation
1. The winter switch will operate when switched on after all of the following conditions are present:
Conditions:
a. The select lever position is "D", "N","R" and "P" range.
b. Vehicle speed is 7 mph (11 km/h) or less.
c. Transmission oil temperature is 120°C (248°F) or less.
d. Kickdown switch is off.
e. accelerator opening is at 8% or less.

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

2 Automatic cancellation
a. When vehicle runs at 21 mph (34 km/h) or more for 1 second or more
b. When transmission oil temperature reaches 140°C (284°F) or above

Note: The mode returns to normal drive mode or power drive mode after the winter drive mode is canceled.

Backup Mode
If a major system failure occurs which could affect safety or damage the transmission under normal vehicle operation, the diagnostic system detects the fault and overrides the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).





The "CHECK TRANS" light flashes to alert the driver, and the transmission must be manually shifted as follows:
Shifts are firmer to prevent clutch slip and consequent wear. The fault should be corrected as soon as possible.