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STARTING AND DRIVING
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* Option/accessory.
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All Wheel Drive (AWD)
All-wheel drive, All Wheel Drive (AWD), also
called four-wheel drive, means that power is dis-
tributed to all four wheels, which improves trac-
tion.
To achieve the best traction, power is automati-
cally directed to the wheels that have the best
grip. The system continuously calculates the
need for torque to the rear wheels, and can
immediately redistribute up to half of the engine's
torque to the rear wheels.
All-wheel drive also has a stabilizing effect at
higher speeds. In normal driving conditions, most
of the engine's power is directed to the front
wheels. When the vehicle is stationary, all-wheel
drive is always activated in preparation for maxi-
mum traction during acceleration.
All-wheel drive reacts differently depending on
which drive mode is selected.
Related information
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Drive modes* (p. 433)
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Low Speed Control (p. 444)
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Transmission (p. 427)
Drive modes*
Drive modes affect the vehicle's driving charac-
teristics in different ways to enhance and sim-
plify the driving experience in certain types of sit-
uations.
Drive modes enable easy access to the vehicle's
many functions and settings in different driving
situations. The following systems are adapted to
help optimize driving characteristics in each drive
mode:
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Steering
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Engine/transmission/all-wheel drive
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Brakes
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Shock absorbers
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Instrument panel
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Start/Stop function
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Climate control settings
Select the drive mode that is best suited to the
current driving conditions. Keep in mind that not
all drive modes are available in all situations.
Available drive modes
COMFORT
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This is the vehicle's default mode.
When the engine is started, the vehicle will be in
Comfort mode and the Start/Stop function will be
activated. This setting offers driving comfort, light
steering and soft suspension.
ECO
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Adapt the vehicle for more fuel-efficient and
eco-friendly driving with Eco mode.
In this mode, the Start/Stop function is activated
and certain climate settings are reduced.
The instrument panel has an ECO gauge to facili-
tate fuel-efficient driving.
OFF ROAD
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Helps maximize the vehicle's ability to tra-
verse difficult terrain or poor roads.
Steering is light and all-wheel drive and Hill
Descent Control are activated. The Start/Stop
function is deactivated.
This mode can only be activated at low speeds.
The permitted speed range will be shown in the
speedometer. If this speed is exceeded, Off road
mode will be deactivated and another drive mode
activated.
In Off road mode, a compass will be displayed
between the speedometer and the tachometer in
the instrument panel.
NOTE
This drive mode is not designed to be used
for normal street driving.
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