Hyundai SX2 Owner's Manual page 332

Driving Your Vehicle
Changing traction control mode
The mode changes, as the following, whenever the DRIVE/TRACTION knob is turned to
the right or left, or the DRIVE/TRACTION knob is pressed.
Traction control (SNOW, MUD, SAND) mode offers special traction tuning for snow, mud,
and sand optimizing available traction in adverse conditions. Traction control mode
adjusts the left and right wheel slip control, engine torque, and shift patterns according
to available terrain levels.
Selected mode
SNOW
MUD
SAND
When the SNOW, MUD, or SAND mode is selected, the corresponding indicator
illuminates on the instrument cluster.
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Description
• Use this mode when driving on slippery roads.
• The engine's driving power is properly
distributed to the wheels, to help start the
vehicle stably on slippery roads or keep tyres
from slipping.
• Use this mode when driving on muddy, unpaved
or uneven roads.
• The engine's driving power is properly
distributed to the wheels, to secure sufficient
driving force that helps start the vehicle.
• Use this mode when driving on smooth, dry sand
or deep gravel and unpaved roads.
• The engine's driving power is properly
distributed to the wheels, to help drive safely on
smooth, dry sand or deep gravel and unpaved
roads.