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Terrain Mode (if equipped)

Selecting Terrain Mode

Operation

  1. Press DRIVE/TERRAIN mode button.

  2. Turn the knob to select Terrain Mode.

  3. The selected Terrain Mode will appear on the instrument cluster.

  4. Press DRIVE/TERRAIN mode button again to return to Drive Mode.

Mode

Characteristics

SNOW

Appropriately distributes the vehicle's traction forces and prevents wheel slippage when driving on snowy or slippery road.

MUD

Appropriately distributes the vehicle's traction forces when driving on muddy, unpaved or rough roads.

SAND

Appropriately distributes the vehicle's traction forces when driving on sandy, graveled or unpaved roads.
NOTICE

Even though you turned off the vehicle in Terrain Mode, Drive Mode will be set when you restart the vehicle.