Sentences with phrase «all normal driving conditions»

The amount of wear on the brakes, under normal driving conditions, is negligible, but the tradeoff is more wear and tear on potentially more expensive components.

The brakes in a car are designed to stop the vehicle, both in emergency situations as well as under normal driving conditions.

Kuss - maul explains: «In normal driving conditions, you get all the benefits of an excellent all - around tire, with strong wet grip and benign breakaway characteristics.

The STi gearbox is excellent in operation and feel in all normal driving conditions.

these will test the sensors under normal driving conditions while eliminating much of the motion and vibrations.

The EPA says that the system was then turned off in normal driving conditions, allowing the vehicles to pollute more heavily.

Under normal driving conditions (is there such a thing in a Ferrari?)

No regular service intervals required under normal driving conditions.

Under normal driving conditions, torque steer is virtually eliminated in Ford vehicles

Mini says the ALL4 uses front - wheel drive in normal driving conditions but adapts instantly to different driving conditions as its control unit continuously calculates the ideal distribution of power between the front and rear wheels.

For added convenience, the Terrain Management System automatically defaults to normal mode whenever the Explorer is started to ensure it's ready for normal driving conditions.

Under normal driving conditions, all of the engine torque is sent to the rear axle, maintaining a rear - wheel drive character, while minimizing parasitic losses in the drivetrain.

In normal driving conditions torque is transferred to the front and rear axles at a ratio of 40: 60.

Power is generous throughout the rev range, and the 9 - speed automatic transmission shifts crisply, if a bit too eagerly under normal driving conditions.

The six - speed automatic drives all four wheels; under normal driving conditions it powers the front wheels, but can send up to 50 per cent of the drive rearward should the need arise.

Operating on the torque - on - demand principle, the AWD system sends 100 per cent of the engine's torque to the rear wheels under normal driving conditions.

The 4Motion system sends the power to the front wheels under normal driving conditions, but it is quick to react to a traction loss by engaging the fifth - gen Haldex's clutch pack.

Handling characteristics of the new 200 Convertible were re-engineered, enabling drivers to have an exhilarating driving experience under normal driving conditions.

Its front downforce gives it decent road grip under normal driving conditions.

Select Drive for every day, normal driving conditions.

The quattro all - wheel drive system sends 85 per cent of the car's power to the rear wheels under normal driving conditions.

With the members of the court in the front and rear passenger seats, we drove around San Francisco, evaluating the audio quality under normal driving conditions.

Under normal driving conditions, the system operates in two - wheel drive mode, but it can distribute torque to all four wheels when road conditions warrant (up to 50 percent of torque can go to the front wheels on demand).

Under normal driving conditions leave the traction control on or you may leave a skid mark and not the kind you find on the road.

In most normal driving conditions though the Sonata is very capable although base trim models make do with a somewhat lackluster engine.

The BMW xDrive is an intelligent all - wheel drive system that monitors the driving situation constantly and distributes drive power smoothly between the axles, where under normal driving conditions xDrive works with a basic 40/60 torque split front and rear.

Like in most economy - minded all - wheel drive systems, the Fusion Sport's setup sends power only to the front wheels under normal driving conditions.

Then again, due to the EPA's ill - defined testing procedures, CVT - equipped WRX models will wear last year's underwhelming 19/25 figure on their window sticker, though Subaru assures us that selecting the transmission's default i - Mode will return fuel economy numbers in the neighborhood of 23 city and 30 highway under normal driving conditions.

There's no rear - wheel drive option, but the powertrain is rear - biased so the back axle receives most of the power in normal driving conditions.

EPA figures are not available but expect very low double digit figures in normal driving conditions.

In normal driving conditions, the All4 will send up to 50 per cent of power to the rear wheels, but in extreme situations the power distribution can be as much as 100 per cent.

Other people say you should use overdrive for the highway only because, in normal driving conditions, the overdrive kicks in too often, overworking the transmission.

Q: The owners manual for my 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis reads: «Driving with the shift selector in overdrive gives the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions.»

Under normal driving conditions, the center differential distributes the power between the front and rear axle in a 40:60 ratio.

In normal driving conditions, the system powers the front wheels; however, the instant it detects a problem, it sends power rearward in just 16 milliseconds.

Be sure to keep in mind that the three electric motors in the hybrid powertrain are supposed to conserve fuel under normal driving conditions, therefore, the sensitive hybrid system is likely to experience a mechanical overload when it's forced to provide explosive horsepower and torque output.

It has a low - travel design for normal driving conditions and a high - travel suspension to overcome the most aggressive obstacles and terrain.

The engine is a direct - injected 308 - horsepower, 3.6 - litre V6 matched with six - speed automatic transmission, which features a driver - selectable Eco feature for improved fuel economy in normal driving conditions.

While 9 speeds sound great for fuel economy purposes, we found the transmission to be a bit indecisive even under normal driving conditions.

Offroad Detection technology The advanced engines and transmissions are complemented by the latest incarnation of the quattro four - wheel - drive system, which supplies 60 per cent of torque to the back wheels in normal driving conditions, and can divert up to 85 per cent rearwards or 65 per cent to the front in order to retain traction on rougher surfaces if necessary.

Under normal driving conditions, the coupling sends only about 15 percent of the torque to the front axle, giving the R8 the rear bias typical of sports cars.

Under normal driving conditions, power is distributed 40:60 between the front and rear axles.

The 845RE also is «fill for life» not requiring oil changes during normal driving conditions.

Q60 models with the new V6 engine feature an active grille that remains shut during normal driving conditions and opens when greater performance is required.

It will remain in the rear - wheel drive mode in normal driving condition with the differential giving the required amount of additional power to the front wheels in slippery conditions.

Power delivery is now split 42:58 front to rear under normal driving conditions, adding to the dynamic handling capabilities of the Q7.

If the driver's foot leaves the accelerator again to let the car coast, the system switches to electric drive at the front axle; braking under normal driving conditions recuperates up to 80 % of the energy, which is fed into the battery.

Under normal driving conditions, the two crown gears turn at the same speed as the housing.

The owner's manual for 2007 Mazda 3 recommends rotating tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) for normal driving conditions.

In normal driving conditions, its self - locking center differential distributes torque between the front and rear axle in a 40:60 ratio.