Control Description
- The Infiniti Drive Mode Selector switches a vehicle mode with the flick of a switch (drive mode switch) mounted on upper part of the center console and changes the control characteristics of the powertrain and chassis.
- When the ignition switch is placed ON from the OFF state, the Infiniti Drive Mode Selector starts in STANDARD mode regardless of drive mode during ignition switch ON.
- The operation of the integral switch allows the driver to set vehicle characteristics as in the following table. The driver can drive the vehicle with the vehicle characteristics set by selecting PERSONAL with the drive mode switch.
Category
Item
Setting
Personal mode
Engine-Transmission
SPORT
STANDARD
ECO
Active Trace Control
ON
OFF
Active Engine Brake
ON
OFF
Steering*
Mode
Sport
Standard
Response
Dynamic+
Dynamic
Default
*: Depends on vehicle equipment.
- The vehicle characteristics are controlled from the STANDARD mode to any mode listed below:
Select mode
Vehicle characteristics control
PERSONAL*
The vehicle characteristics can be set by the driver arbitrarily with the integral switch.
SPORT
The control characteristics of engine and steering function can be changed. This mode uses the high engine performance region and adds a crisp feel in steering wheel operation
ECO
ECO mode provides the features of assistance in the improvement of fuel economy such as smooth starts and stable cruising and facilities ECO driving.
*: The setting is equivalent of STANDARD mode for Infiniti Drive Mode Selector, based on the driver's settings.
- For relationship between drive mode and each control item, refer to the following table.
x: applicable
Items
Driving Mode
Control
Reference
PERSONAL *1
SPORT
ECO
Active engine brake function
x
ON/OFF control of active engine brake function.
Refer to System Description .
Active trace control function
x
On-off control of active trace control function.
Refer to System Description
Engine (ECM)
x
x
x
- Changes throttle angle characteristics and control torque.
- Controls the lighting of the ECO drive indicator lamp. (Only ECO turns ON.)
Refer to System Description .
Transmission
x
x
x
Selects shift pattern.
Refer to System Description .
Steering *2
x
x
- Controls mode and response of steering.
- Controls effort of steering.
Refer to System Description .
ECO pedal *3
x
x
Controls feedback force of the accelerator pedal.
-
Combination meter
x
x
x
Displays the selected drive mode.
Refer to System Description
AV control unit
x
x
x
Displays the selected drive mode and mode list as popup.
*1: Depends on settings performed on the PERSONAL setting screen.
*2: Applied to the direct adaptive steering system models only.
*3: The application of the ECO pedal is only for vehicles with DCA (distance control assist).