Control Description

The INFINITI drive mode selector switches a vehicle mode with the flick of a switch (Drive mode select switch) mounted on upper part of the center console and changes the control characteristics of the powertrain and chassis.
The vehicle characteristics are controlled from the STANDARD mode ("?" position of the drive mode select switch) to any mode listed below:
- SPORT: Changing the control characteristics of the engine transmission, 4WAS, and active trace control function enables the use of high engine performance regions to obtain a light and crisp feel of the steering wheel.
- ECO: Fuel economy is enhanced by changing the control characteristics of the engine transmission and using an ECO pedal.
- SNOW: Changing the engine characteristics enables the obtainment of higher driving performance on roads with low coefficient of friction.

x: applicable

Items	Control Mode			Control
Items	SPORT	ECO	SNOW	Control
Engine	x	x	x	Changes throttle angle characteristics and controls torque. Controls the lighting of the ECO drive indicator lamp. (Only ECO turns ON.)
Transmission	x	x	Selects shift pattern.
4WAS ^*1	x	Changes the steering characteristics of the front and rear wheels.
Combination meter	x	x	x	Pops up a mode state.
Active trace control function ^*2	x	Changes the characteristics of the active trace control function.
ECO pedal ^*2	x		Controls feedback force of the accelerator pedal.

*1: Depends on vehicle specification.
*2: The application of the active trace control function and ECO pedal is only for vehicles with DCA (distance control assist).