2011 Infiniti M Owner's Manual - Page 312

STANDARD MODE Recommended for normal driving. Turn the position. drive mode select switch to the "STANDARD" appears in the vehicle information display for 2 seconds. SNOW MODE Used on snowy roads or slippery areas. When the SNOW mode is activated, engine output is controlled to avoid wheel spin. Turn the SNOW mode off for normal driving. Turn the drive mode select switch to the SNOW position. "SNOW" appears in the vehicle information display for 2 seconds. indicator light changes to orange. For ECO pedal system equipped models see "ECO pedal system" later in this section. The ECO drive indicator light will not illuminate in the following cases: ● When the selector lever is in the R (Reverse) position. ● When the vehicle speed is below 3 MPH (4.8 km/h) or over 90 MPH (144 km/h). ● When the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system is operated. SPORT MODE Adjusts the engine and transmission points to enhance performance. If the vehicle is equipped with 4-Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) system, the SPORT mode adjusts this system's settings to provide faster steering ratios. If the vehicle is equipped with the active trace control system, the amount of brake control provided by active trace control is reduced. (See "4 WHEEL ACTIVE STEER (4WAS) SYSTEM" later in this section or "VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM" later in this section.) Turn the drive mode select switch to the SPORT position. "SPORT" appears in the vehicle information display for 2 seconds. NOTE: In the SPORT mode, fuel economy may be reduced. ECO MODE Adjusts engine and transmission points to enhance fuel economy. NOTE: Selecting this drive mode will not necessarily improve fuel economy as many driving factors influence its effectiveness. ECO pedal system (if so equipped) Helps assist the driver to improve fuel economy by increasing the reaction force of the accelerator pedal. When the ECO drive indicator light is blinking or turns orange, the ECO pedal system increases the reaction force of the accelerator pedal. Operation Turn the drive mode select switch to the ECO position. "ECO" appears in the vehicle information display for 2 seconds and the ECO drive indicator light illuminates on the instrument panel. When the accelerator pedal is depressed within the range of economy drive, the ECO drive indicator light illuminates in green. When the accelerator pedal is depressed above the range of economy drive, the color of the ECO drive Starting and driving 5-17