Selective Ride Control
You may have a ride control system on your
vehicle called Magnetic Selective Ride Control.
The system provides the following performance
benefits:
•
Reduced Impact Harshness
•
Improved Road Isolation
•
Improved High-Speed Stability
•
Improved Handling Response
•
Better Control of Body Ride Motions
TOUR: Use for normal city and highway driving.
This setting provides a smooth, soft ride.
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This knob is located
on the center console.
Turn it to select the
suspension of your
choice.
SPORT: Use where road conditions or personal
preference demand more control. This setting
provides more "feel", or response to the road
conditions.
You can select a setting at any time. Based on road
conditions, steering wheel angle and your vehicle
speed, the system automatically adjusts to provide
the best ride and handling. Select a new setting
whenever driving conditions change.
There are three Driver Information Center (DIC)
messages that are displayed when a
malfunction occurs with the Selective Ride
Control system (SERVICE RIDE CONTROL,
SHOCKS INOPERATIVE, MAXIMUM SPEED
80 MPH (129 KM/H). Refer to DIC Warnings and
Messages on page 214 for more information.
Steering
Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the
engine stops or the system is not functioning,
you can steer but it will take much more effort.