Theory of Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
For the MDS to enable the 4 cylinder mode, the oil pressure has to be approximately 25 psi. For the MDS to remain enabled in the 4 cylinder mode the engine oil pressure can not drop less than 23.2 psi. If the oil pressure drops less than 23.2 psi while the, the MDS will be disabled.