System Description: Description

• TCM receives drive mode signal from chassis Control Module via CAN communication.
• TCM transmits recognized mode and gear shift line select result to ECM via CAN communication (by drive mode select signal and shift schedule signal).
• Drive mode may not actually be shifted because of CAN communication malfunction or other causes, although display on Combination Meter may indicate that shifting of drive mode is complete by operation of Drive Mode Select Switch.
• Priority is given to manual mode, when manual mode is selected by operation of selector lever while driving in any other drive mode status.
• Refer to SYSTEM DESCRIPTION (FOR 2.0L TURBO GASOLINE ENGINE MODELS) or SYSTEM DESCRIPTION (FOR VR30DDTT ENGINE MODELS) for detailed control of Infiniti Drive Mode Selector.

SPORT mode

• This mode uses a shift schedule (gear shift line) that mainly utilizes the high engine speed zone and improves the driving control characteristic and response. This assists driving that is similar to driving a sports car.