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Gear indicator in 8" instrument panel.
Related information
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Gear selector positions for automatic trans-
missions (p. 414)
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. 419)
•
Transmission (p. 413)
STARTING AND DRIVING
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*
•
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.
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* Option/accessory.
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