Sentences with phrase «allowed for traction control»

If Toyota allowed for traction control to be shut off entirely, both numbers would improve.

For the Canadian weather, it may just be the perfect setup that allows for some traction control while producing that fun, oversteer action.

Not exact matches

If you do prefer the added security of some traction control, and you don't attempt too large a slide, the MDM still allows for some fun — even if you do have to make do with the auto blip downshifts.

The system allowed the rear diff and traction control to work in concert, feeding in precisely the right amount of torque for the swiftest exit from any bend, even with the throttle nailed to the carpet (if there was any).

The slightly looser calibration of the traction control in Sport Plus mode allows enough angle for you to trim your line while also keeping a safety net should you be too eager with the throttle.

The best racetrack mix is the differential in «auto minus» for smooth roads; the throttle left in «intelligent» mode, allowing the least jerky modulation of the accelerator; and the traction / stability control in track mode, which allows plenty of yaw and still gives you active torque vectoring.

CT - off, according to Ferrari, «allows oversteer right to the edge of the car's limits,» while CST - off deactivates both traction and stability control for hero drivers.

Allowing for the changes to the circuit, that also puts it on a par with the Enzo we tested on the old layout, and there's no question that the Enzo, with simple traction control and a purely mechanical limited - slip diff, was looser and much scarier.

But throw it into a turn and the whole car hunkers down, the 265 / 35 - series Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires providing incredible grip, the traction control strict enough to keep everything copacetic, but not so castrating that it won't allow for a little bit of playful slip.

The 2018 Ridgeline utilizes an Intelligent Traction Management System allowing the driver to choose between Normal, Snow, Mud and Sand driving modes for optimal control over any driving condition.

It will have driver - adjustable settings for dynamic controls such as suspension damping, steering and yaw and traction - control limits; an optional feature, called «MDrive,» will allow those personal settings to be stored.

In addition to the programmed settings, the M buttons also trade standard traction control for BMW's M Dynamic Mode, which allows some seriously enjoyable cornering.

I had recently had snow tires installed on my Jeep and I also take off traction control to allow for complete driver control in snowy / icy conditions.

Taking it through a series of tight turns, I could feel the wheels scrambling for grip, while the traction control allowed a little back - end wag.

I also took off traction control to allow for complete driver control.

Special features include an advanced 4 - Wheel Limited - Slip system (ABLS), which helps limit wheel slip when starting on low traction surfaces; Hill Descent Control, which, when engaged by the driver via a switch, allows for going downhill in both forward and reverse at speeds up to 31 mph (4HI) or 15 mph (4LO) without the constant application of the brake pedal; and always - active (2WD or 4WD) Hill Start Assist allows the driver to stop on a slope, release the brake pedal and not roll back for up to two seconds, perfect for rugged, low - speed off - road driving situations.

-- A solid body structure as stiff as any in the global midsize sedan market, allowing for precise tuning and dynamic vehicle control — A premium steering gear that ensures smooth, precise responsiveness and on - center feel — Proven and continuously refined MacPherson strut front and mutli - link rear suspensions — Large, ventilated front disc and solid rear disc brakes, clamped on by dual - piston front and single - piston rear aluminum calipers, which are expected to deliver best - in - class stopping distance — An isolated engine cradle for tuned, refined feedback, without noise or vibration — Fuel - saving electric power rack - and - pinion variable - effort power steering, resulting in effortless low - speed maneuvers and a higher degree of steering feel at higher speeds — Chassis control technologies include four - channel anti-lock brakes, full - function traction control, four - corner electronic stability control, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist system, corner brake control, hydraulic brake fade assist and drag torque control.

Also in regard to brakes, the new Vantage S has a new brake booster designed to reduce pedal travel and allow for more discreet interventions of the stability control and traction control systems.

• Intensification of the typical MINI go - kart feeling with extensively revised suspension technology, reduced weight and increased rigidity; new single - joint spring strut axle with aluminium swivel bearing and also axle supports and wishbones made of high - strength steel; new multilink rear axle also in optimised lightweight construction and space - saving geometry; refined electromechanical power steering now with Servotronic as standard; Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) as standard including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC), in the MINI Cooper S also including Performance Control; new spring and damper set - up with triple - path support bearings; Dynamic Damper Control optionally available for the first time in MINI; refined brake system, adapted to increased driving performance; light alloy wheels in 15 - inch or 16 - inch (MINI Cooper S) format as standard; light allow wheels optionally available up to 18 inches.

The hatchback model of the car makes up somewhat for the tiny back seat, allowing me to put the seats down to fit more cargo in the back, useful for fitting skis through the center of the car; the traction controlled front - wheel drive may not be the most effective for getting up to the ski hill on the worst days, but it works fine for a road that has had a day or two to clear of snow.

• Intensification of the typical MINI go - kart feeling with extensively revised suspension technology, reduced weight and increased rigidity; new single - joint spring strut front axle with aluminium swivel bearing and also axle supports and wishbones made of high - strength steel; new multilink rear axle also in optimised lightweight construction and space - saving geometry; refined electromechanical power steering now with Servotronic as standard; Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) as standard including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC), in the MINI Cooper S also including Performance Control; new spring and damper set - up with triple - path support bearings; Dynamic Damper Control optionally available for the first time in MINI; refined brake system, adapted to increased driving performance; fitted as standard with 15 - inch steel rims and wheel covers (MINI One, MINI One D) as well as light alloy wheels in 15 - inch (MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper D) or 16 - inch format (MINI Cooper S); light allow wheels optionally available up to 18 inches.

The 1994 Buick LeSabre Limited slowed down when its optional traction - control system became active.The system automatically cut back on engine power and gently applied anti-lock brakes, thus indicating that I had hit a patch of icy road during a test drive along the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland.It was a good early warning signal that allowed the driver to take corrective action and avoid disaster.Background: For several years, the LeSabre has been America's best - selling full - size car, which is puzzling.

This controlled drive distribution leads to optimised traction and allows for even more dynamic handling at the limit.

The lazy and incompetent (such as yours truly) can always leave the system in auto, allowing the onboard systems to dictate settings for the diff, traction control, and suspension.

Based on this data, BorgWarner's patented lightweight centrifugal electro - hydraulic (CEH) actuator distributes the required torque between the two axles by compressing the clutch pack, allowing the AWD transfer case to deliver pre-emptive and precise linear clutch actuation for immediate response, enhanced vehicle traction and stability control.

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There's a new traction control system that allows a user - selectable amount of rear wheel slip, from 1 per cent to 12 per cent for a bit more wheelspin and potentially a nice dab of oppo.

The SuperTurbo utilizes a continuously variable transmission coupled with a high speed traction drive to control turbocharger speed and allow for bidirectional torque transfer.

Every 2017 Ford Fusion comes standard with stability and traction control, antilock brakes, and Ford's MyKey technology, which allows the owner to preprogram the car's top speed, as well as set volume limits for the stereo for when secondary drivers are using the vehicle.

An updated traction control system manages power and torque distribution for maximum acceleration with minimal slip, and the standard quattro sport rear differential allows the driver to extract the most potential from their car.

This controlled drive distribution leads to optimized traction and allows for even more dynamic handling at the limit.

The push button - activated Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) system raises the DSC thresholds, allowing some controlled drive wheel slippage for easier start - off on snow or loose ground, or for extra-dynamic cornering.

While the driver can reduce the traction control effectiveness allowing more wheel slip during stuck condition by pressing the VSA button, ABS remains fully operational at all times (see the Chassis Section for more information).

Hydraulic Active Roll Control (H - ARC) system is new to the SVX model and enhances off - road traction and allows for better body control all while minimizing body roll for on - road dControl (H - ARC) system is new to the SVX model and enhances off - road traction and allows for better body control all while minimizing body roll for on - road dcontrol all while minimizing body roll for on - road driving.

A Hydraulic Active Roll Control (H - ARC) system is new to the SVX model and enhances off - road traction and allows for better body control all while minimizing body roll for on - road dControl (H - ARC) system is new to the SVX model and enhances off - road traction and allows for better body control all while minimizing body roll for on - road dcontrol all while minimizing body roll for on - road driving.

To further enhance all - weather performance, both the front - wheel drive (FWD) and all - wheel drive (AWD) Ridgeline models include Intelligent Traction Management with push - button control, allowing the driver to choose between Normal, Snow, Mud and Sand modes with AWD, and Normal and Snow with FWD for optimal performance and traction in varying road and surface conTraction Management with push - button control, allowing the driver to choose between Normal, Snow, Mud and Sand modes with AWD, and Normal and Snow with FWD for optimal performance and traction in varying road and surface contraction in varying road and surface conditions.

It gets, instead, a Grip Control system, allowing the driver to opt for one of the five traction presets: Standard, Snow, Mud, Sand or ESP Off.

Remain in control while power is distributed to all four wheels with this AWD technology that also allows you four options for maximum traction in various road conditions.

Stability and traction control programming is also new, with relaxed modes allowing for more slip angle before intervening.

Many of the comments we received arguing in favor of allowing ESC system disablement were, in fact, arguing for disablement of traction control to allow a vehicle to start moving on certain surfaces with low friction such as on snow, ice, or off - road conditions.