Rather than supporting handling, this system seems more focused on providing
icy road traction.
Not exact matches
The SUV has a rollover protection system that prevents the drivers and passengers if the vehicle overturns as well as a
traction control to promote navigation through wet or
icy roads.
As an all - seasons car, the four - wheel drive version of the Vitara is a practical choice — it might not climb a mountain or cross a river like the Land Rover Defender, but it's perfectly capable of crossing a muddy field or finding
traction on
icy roads where two - wheel - drive cars would scrabble for grip.
This vehicle also does very well on rough
roads or
icy conditions, providing a smooth ride and plenty of
traction.
In most cases with frequently falling snow and sometimes
icy roads, snow tires are enough to add
traction and make for a safer daily drive.
Additionally, the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer is available with an all - wheel control drivetrain, which will provide additional power and
traction when you need to commute on
icy roads during the winter months.
Traveling down an
icy road, I felt the car's wheels slip a bit, then take hold, likely a combination of all - wheel - drive and
traction control.
Good tire tread provides
traction, allowing your car to grip the
road in wet,
icy and gravel conditions.
Added weight of the V6 engine also provides better
traction on snowy and
icy roads.
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.
However, the Countryman stakes part of its claim to crossover fame with the Mini All4 all - wheel - drive system, available on both the Cooper and Cooper S versions, giving it extra
traction for Portland rain and
icy roads.
This provides for a high level of
traction on slippery surfaces, on
roads which are
icy on one side or in continually changing conditions.
Precise management of torque controls slip in
icy and low grip conditions and improves
traction on - and off -
road.
Traction control works best on wet or
icy roads.
All season tires will not provide you with the on -
road traction you need if you live in an area with significant snow fall and
icy road conditions.
To give you more confidence on
icy, wet or uneven
roads, StabiliTrak automatically intervenes when it senses loss of
traction to help you maintain control.
4 - wheel drive helps with
traction on
icy winter
roads so make sure it's working
Icy roads are incredibly dangerous to drive on because you car has no
traction.
The harsh or the sudden acceleration in an
icy or wet
road can lower down the
traction of the wheel and the
road.