Sentences with phrase «in slippery conditions»

Also, an electronically controlled rear differential can send up to 100 % of available power to either rear wheel for better traction in slippery conditions.

An optional limited slip differential can be fitted to the rear, providing extra grip in slippery conditions.

The traction control and anti-lock brakes make driving in slippery conditions considerably less stressful then they might be otherwise.

• Avoid using cruise control in slippery conditions: cruise control can be useful for long trips.

All - wheel drive enhances handling in slippery conditions.

The Escape's optional all - wheel - drive system helps in slippery conditions but don't expect it to handle an off - road trail.

- Allow yourself with more room when following vehicles in slippery conditions.

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.

Available all - wheel drive improves stability in slippery conditions.

Even in slippery conditions it is possible to have a good braking and steering control by gently pumping the brakes and maintaining constant pressure.

How did people survive traveling in slippery conditions before all - wheel drive?

It's when you start to push harder in slippery conditions that the tyres fall out of their comfort zone.

Four driven wheels can help you accelerate in slippery conditions, and most all - wheel - drive systems can instill a surprising amount of confidence in the average driver.

It also comes with all - wheel - drive designed to make it more capable in slippery conditions.

It pairs well with the eight - speed automatic transmission, which made it easy to dial in the perfect amount of power in slippery conditions.

That switch also controls a snow mode, reducing torque to the rear wheels to limit wheel spin in slippery conditions.

The all - wheel - drive system and wide track make for fantastic handling, and give it some extra safety in slippery conditions.

The rear - wheel - drive sedan's electronic limited - slip helps, raising the fun factor and aiding traction in slippery conditions.

It's every driver's nightmare to lose grip in slippery conditions, but is that a good enough reason to buy a new car with all - wheel drive?

When driving in slippery conditions, slow down, leave plenty of extra space in front of you, make any driving inputs (accelerator, brakes, steering) gently.

Or will it be too much fun; a dangerous handful with little - to - no control in slippery conditions?

When getting in or out of your vehicle in slippery conditions, try to maintain at least three point contact at all times.

It can provide assistance in slippery conditions — whether helping to navigate a snowy driveway or even towing on wet grass.4

The optional E-Four system utilises a high - output rear motor to provide all - wheel drive as needed, such as in slippery conditions.

• Engine Drag Torque Control (EDC) helps to prevent lock - up under heavy engine braking in slippery conditions by increasing engine torque to the affected wheels2

The intelligent ASPC system is available on automatic models only and functions between 1.8 km / h and 30km / h (1.1 mph and 18mph) to ensure getaway and smooth, safe progress in slippery conditions such as icy roads, wet grass and muddy tracks.

Mazda's all - wheel drive system, which sends 100 percent of torque to the front wheels during normal situations but can send up to 50 percent to the rears in slipperier conditions, is still available.

Some states encourage drivers to buy vehicles with an anti-lock brake system (ABS), which can prevent dangerous skidding in slippery conditions.

This # 600 extra includes ESC, and provides even more security in slippery conditions.

LR's Terrain Response system is standard and comes with Hill Descent Control, Gradient Release Control (which releases the brakes progressively on an incline), Roll Stability Control, Dynamic Stability Control, Electronic Traction Control and Engine Drag Torque Control (which prevents lock - up under heavy braking in slippery conditions).

Moving the gearbox from behind the quad - cam V8 to the rear brings a shift in weight distribution from 49/51 to 47/53, a move that results in an obvious traction benefit in slippery conditions.

It was typical Schumacher - not just for his excellent car control on the wrong tyres in slippery conditions, but for the controversy surrounding his defensive driving.

Firestone says the reason for the tyre's talent in slippery conditions relates to its tread pattern, with specialised sipes used to bite into frost and snow, and grooves - effective at displacing a claimed 32 litres of water at 62mph - exhibiting a clear winter - bias.

Most Stelvios, and all petrol models are equipped with four - wheel drive, which may take some of the fun out of spirited cornering, but certainly keeps it on the straight and narrow in slippery conditions.

Toyota, however, may not be so safe from attack, especially if it rains — the GT - R LM Nismo's drivers are all claiming it is incredibly stable in slippery conditions.

Below 60 mph in slippery conditions AWD is activated... with 30 % of the power sent to the front wheels..

All you really need worry about is which of the five available settings to twist the little red knob to: the low - traction one in slippery conditions; Sport for everyday driving; and Race when you're feeling a bit randy.

Once the stewards determined it was safe enough to commence racing, the two chasing Audis wasted no time in fighting through to the front, both R18 e-tron quattro drivers clearly benefitting from their cars» higher downforce in the slippery conditions.

However, there's not as much traction as in the Merc, particularly in slippery conditions.

X-MODE uses brake traction control and a smarter centre differential to provide better traction in slippery conditions up to 40km / h.

Still, the crossover is equipped with six airbags, plus the switchable traction control improves the car's ability in slippery conditions.

Despite its off - road pretensions, the Peugeot 2008 is front - wheel - drive only, but versions fitted with a system called Grip Control offer some off - road capability by limiting wheelspin in slippery conditions.

This gives the Sorento a more sure - footed feeling in slippery conditions.

Even in bottom gear and low ratio, the Jeep would descend way too fast for comfort, requiring a big stab at the brakes — potentially lethal in slippery conditions.

The result is even more usable space inside the cargo area, excellent performance in slippery conditions, and a Best - in - Class turning radius as short as 36.3 ft (11.1 m).

Providing you with optimum torque control when you move off from a standstill, Low Traction Launch enhances capability in slippery conditions like wet grass, snow and ice.

And the limited - slip differential is comforting in slippery conditions.

The Highlander's full - time 4WD system is not designed for real off - roading, but is very helpful in slippery conditions.

Known as the e-4WD, a small electric motor provided extra traction in slippery conditions via a flick of the switch.