It also houses key elements of the Acura electronics interface - its prominent drive
mode dial for control of the 4 - mode Integrated Dynamics System, and Acura's revolutionary new True Touchpad Interface ™.
Not exact matches
This
mode by Schwinn has eight air flow vents, to keep your child cool as they wear it, a
dial for easy size adjustment, and extended coverage
for the ultimate level of safety.
Crank the knob to track
mode, and both impact and rebound damping go to full stiffness; sport
mode dials it back a notch, allowing
for a little more compression.
For a refresher, this is a 4600 - pound car that measures in at nearly 201 inches in length, yet when the suspension is
dialed into sport
mode, it's surprisingly agile, taut, and responsive.
Drivers looking
for the sportiest setting will likely
dial the system to the so - called Dynamic
mode, which stiffens the dampers, sharpens the steering, and elicits an ominous red glow from the cabin's mood lighting.
There are Comfort, Sport, and Sport Plus settings
for the dampers, steering and throttle mapping, plus three
modes for the gearbox, and you can run with full DSC in the more relaxed MDM
mode or with stability control
dialed out completely.
There are also bespoke Alpina graphics
for the TFT
dials, complete with trademark blue faces and distinctive green needles when in Sport
mode.
The center - mounted shift knob is surrounded by a large space that houses the HVAC controls, as well as switches
for the spoiler and the rotary
dial that selects the drive
mode, while the center vents now sit below instead of above the 12.3 - inch screen.
Switching into off - road
mode on the center - mounted rotary
dial proves a good decision, optimizing the all - wheel drive Tiguan SEL Premium we were driving
for the terrain with a flatter acceleration curve, unique ABS setting, later meddling from the stability control and traction control systems, and greater locking ratio
for the center electronic differential lock.
There's also a Track
mode for the stability control system, but on the ice it's best to turn everything off,
dial the adjustable center differential to its rearmost setting, and enjoy the accuracy it provides.
I've always been irked by the
mode switches
for handling and powertrain, too, because they look cheap and because you can't simply
dial up the
mode you want.
The next and ultimate drive
mode is ESC Off, requiring one more twist and a several second hold of the manettino
dial before all the nannies are dismissed
for playtime.
Dialing up Sport - plus
mode is useful
for recreating the punishing ride of the old X3.
The driver can use a drive -
mode dial on the center console to select «FWD»
for best fuel economy; with «4WD Auto»
mode selected, the system uses a rear - mounted electronically controlled transfer clutch to automatically and seamlessly route more power to the rear wheels, depending on driving and road surface conditions.
So, unlike with the F430, in the Scuderia it's possible to
dial - up maximum attack
mode for the gearshift, stability and traction controls yet still enjoy a relatively compliant ride, which should enhance its suitability
for British roads as well as being a benefit on wet circuits.
The crossover also was equipped with three
dial - selected driving
modes, artfully named DNA: D
for Dynamic, N
for normal and A
for Advanced efficiency, which delivers the best fuel mileage.
So, despite the hair - trigger nature of the RS 7, at least in Dynamic
mode, I think it's better suited
for the street when the Drive Select is
dialed back to Comfort or Auto.
From left to right, you have the blower speed
dial and AC control, temperature adjustment,
mode selector
for vent control and then all the way at the sides you get the control
for the heated seats.
We liked the V6 more and more as the day wore on, and then on the second day we got in the blown V8 First things first: We
dialed up the Dynamic
mode, tuned
for faster road driving — it firms the suspension, adds some weight to the steering and sends additional torque to the rear wheels.
Select Sport
mode and around 85 per cent of the engine's torque is directed to the rear wheels, while the suspension, engine, gearbox mapping and exhaust note are
dialled up
for maximum thrills.
Options: Am / Fm Stereo W / Cd / Mp3 Player - Inc: Auto - Store Fm Diversity Antenna Auxiliary Input Located Inside Center Console Dvd Changer Prep Premium High - Fidelity 16 - Speaker Sound System - Inc: Digital Sound Processing (Dsp)(2) Subwoofers Under Front Seats 600 - Watt Digital 9 - Channel Amplifier Hd Radio W / Multicast Fm Station Reception Entertainment Server 12 Gb Hard Drive W / Usb Port
For Media Transfer Body - Color Roof Trim Strips Power 2 - Way Tilt / Slide Glass Moonroof W / Key - Off & One - Touch Operation Sunshade Wind Deflector Body - Color Bumpers W / Hydraulic Energy Absorbers & (Front Only) Compressible Elements Power Adjustable Power - Folding Heated Auto - Dimming Body - Color Side - View Mirrors - Inc: 2 - Position Memory Rh Automatic Tilt - Down In Reverse Illuminated Exterior Door Handles & Ground Illumination Intermittent Rain - Sensing Windshield Wipers W / Adjustable & Vehicle - Speed - Sensitive Wiping Interval Single - Wipe Control Windshield - Washer System W / Heated Washer Jets 19 X 8.5 V - Spoke Light Alloy Wheels (Style 426)- Inc: P245 / 45R19 Run - Flat All - Season Tires Led Fog Lights Automatic Trunk Lid Open / Close Xenon Rain - Sensing Adaptive Headlights - Inc: Dynamic Auto - Leveling Corona Headlight - Rings & Cornering Lights Retractable High - Intensity Headlight Washers Body - Color Exterior Door Handles Adaptive Brake Lights Pathway Lighting Feature Programmable Via Vehicle & Key Memory Power Soft - Close Automatic Doors Dual Cupholders Front & Rear Front Visors W / Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Dynamic Cruise Control Expanded Check Control Vehicle Monitor System Power Windows - Inc: Key - Off Operation One - Touch Open / Close Anti-Trapping Feature Coded Driveaway Protection Ambiance Lighting In Front Rear & Door Panels Dual Illuminated Rear Vanity Mirrors Integrated Into Rear Cabin Roof Lining Vehicle & Key Memory Fully Finished Trunk Comfort Access Keyless Entry W / Multi-Function Remote Rear Center Armrest W / Storage Compartment Rear Window Defogger Auto - Dimming Rear - View Mirror 4 - Zone Automatic Climate Control - Inc: Draft - Free Vents Solar Sensor Automatic Recirculation Heat - At - Rest Feature Automatic Ventilation Electronic Analog Speedometer & Tachometer Anti-Theft Alarm System - Inc: Interior Motion Detector Owner's Manual Condition - Based Service Display W / Additional Functions Accessible Through Idrive System Central Power Locking System - Inc: Anti-Theft Feature Selective Unlocking Programmable Via Vehicle & Key Memory Nappa Leather Upholstery Black Panel Display W / Lcd Main & Trip Odometer Displays & Warning Indicators In
Dial Faces Front & Rear Floor Mats Hard Drive - Based Navigation System - Inc: Voice - Command & Real Time Traffic Info Fineline High Gloss Wood Interior Trim Power Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column Remote Trunk Release Heated Front Seats W / Fast Heating & Balance Control Front Console Compartment - Inc: Coinholder Illumination Multi-Contour 20 - Way Power Front Bucket Seats - Inc: 4 - Way Pwr Lumbar Support Articulated Upper Backrest Adjustable Backrest Width Adjustable Thigh Support Driver & Front Passenger Seat Memory Active Head Restraints W / Adjustable Side Support Integrated Universal Garage Door Opener Multi-Function Sports Leather - Wrapped Steering Wheel - Inc: Audio Controls Phone Controls 2 - Position Memory Smokers Pkg Idrive System - Inc: On - Board Computer Controller (8) Programmable Memory Buttons 8 - Speed Automatic Transmission - Inc: Automatic & Manual Shift
Modes Both W / Fully Synchronized Electronic Gear Changes Self - Leveling Air Spring Rear Suspension Rear Wheel Drive 4.4 - Liter Twinpower Turbo 32 - Valve 445 - Hp V - 8 Engine - Inc: Double - Vanos & Valvetronic Variable Valve Control High - Precision Direct Injection Dynamic Damping Control Driving Dynamics Control Front Multi-Link Double - Wishbone Aluminum Suspension Rear Multi-Link Integral - V Aluminum Suspension Brake Energy Regeneration To Convert Kinetic Energy Into Usable Electrical Pwr 4 - Wheel Ventilated Disc Brakes W / Electronic Brake Proportioning Twin - Tube Gas - Pressure Shock Absorbers Vehicle - Speed - Sensitive Variable - Assist Variable - Ratio Rack - & - Pinion Power Steering Auto Start - Stop Function Aluminum Front & Rear Subframes Electromechanical Parking Brake ** Preliminary Standard Equipment ** Front - Seat Side - Impact Airbags 3 - Point Safety Belt System - Inc: Alr In All Passenger Positions Rear - View Camera Child Safety Rear Door Locks Anti-Lock Braking System (Abs) Driver & Front Passenger Dual - Threshold Dual - Stage Front Airbags W / Passenger Occupant Sensor Front & Rear Head Protection System (Hps) Corona Ring Integrated Daytime Running Lights Front & Rear Park Distance Control W / Graphic Display Emergency Interior Trunk Release Handle Front Safety Belt Automatic Pretensioners Acoustic Belt Warning Active Protection Bmw Assist W / Enhanced Bluetooth & Usb - Inc: (4) Years Of Automatic Collision Notification Emergency Request Enhanced Roadside Assistance Remote Door Unlock Stolen Vehicle Recovery Customer Relations Teleservice Mobile Office Features Myinfo Lower Anchors & Tethers
For Children (Latch) On Rear Outboard Seats Dynamic Stability Control (Dsc)- Inc: Brake Fade Compensation Start - Off Assistant Brake Drying Brake Stand - By Dynamic Traction Control (Dtc) Dynamic Brake Control Crash Sensor That Activates Battery Safety Terminal Disconnect Of Alternator Fuel Pump & Starter From Battery Automatically Unlocks Doors Turns On Hazard & Interior Lights Tire Pressure Monitor Active Knee Protection
The PASM drive
mode selector is neatly situated at about 4 o'clock, a
dial for individual
modes, sport and sport plus.
The
mode switch consists of a rotary
dial with four positions
for the driving
modes «Normal», «Sport», «Sport Plus» and «Individual».
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for Windows Deviated Stitched Interior Package (Originally $ 2,235) Lane Departure Warning (Originally $ 1,540) Natural Interior in Espresso (Originally $ 1,510) Illuminated Stainless Steel Door Sill Guards (Originally $ 1,100) Sport Tailpipes in Black (Originally $ 950) Instrument
Dials in Guards Red (Originally $ 770) Soft Close Doors (Originally $ 770) Seat Belts Finished in Espresso (Originally $ 650) Voice Control (Originally $ 595) Vehicle Key Painted (Originally $ 365) High Gloss Exterior Package (Originally $ 150) VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS: 4.8 Liter Twin - Turbo 8 Cylinder Engine -520 Horsepower --553 lb / ft of Torque - All Wheel Drive 8 - Speed Automatic Transmission 21» Cayenne SportEdition Black Wheels Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Mirrors Rain - Sensing Intermittent Windshield Wipers Front and Rear Parking Sensors Automatic Running Xenon Headlights Rear Parking Camera Power Sliding Panoramic Glass Sunroof Adjustable Sport Driving
Modes Power Adjustable Heated Front Seats Dual - Zone Automatic Climate Control Factory Navigation System BOSE Premium Surround Sound Ventilated Front Seats Bluetooth Connectivity and Streaming Multifunction Steering Wheel Universal Garage Opener VEHICLE HISTORY: Only ONE Previous Owner!
The electric - power control unit can boost voltage to 650 in sport
mode for greater performance, or
dial it back to 500 volts in eco
mode.
A
dial on the dashboard gives a choice of five settings: as well as road
mode (
for regular driving, with the ESC switched on), there are mud, snow, sand and ESC off
modes.
Steering in Sport
mode featured some play on center, which is a good thing
for regular driving, but
dial in more steering angle and it firms up and offers a decent amount of feedback.
Beneath it, there are plenty of dedicated buttons to control the HVAC system — including rotary
dials for the temperature with embedded displays at their center — and the large drive
mode selector.
With just a turn of the
dial, you can configure your 4x4 system to maximize traction in up to 5
modes: Auto (
for normal driving), Snow, Sport and Sand, Mud - and Rock
mode, exclusive to the Trailhawk ®.
Prominently positioned on the console near the infotainment controls sits a
dial labeled «dna», which, rather than letting you know you are 5 percent neanderthal, sets the Stelvio's different drive
modes: «d»
for dynamic, «n»
for natural, «a»
for all - weather.
To boost fuel efficiency, Econ
mode dials back climate control and decreases sensitivity to minor throttle changes
for consistent speed.
AMG instrument cluster with red
dials, Attention assist, Bluetooth interface
for hands free telephone, Collision prevention assist plus, COMAND HDD navigation with CD / DVD / Radio, media interface, linguatronic, 10 GB music register, SD card slot + online, Contactless boot opening, Dynamic drive
mode selector, Mercedes connect me with remote online, Multi function trip computer, Outside temperature gauge, Parktronic audio / visual front and rear parking aid, PAS, Reversing camera, Service indicator (ASSYST), 2 USB ports, Bluetooth audio streaming, DAB Digital radio, Steering wheel mounted remote controls, Active aerodynamics, Adaptive brake lights, AMG Performance exhaust, Automatic headlamp activation, Body colour bumpers, Carbon fibre roof, Electric front windows / one touch facility, Green tinted glass, Heated rear window with timer, High beam assist, LED Headlights, LED indicators in door mirrors, LED tail lights, Rain sensor windscreen wipers, Rear spoiler, Titanium Exhaust, 12V socket in centre console, 2 cupholders in front centre console, 3 spoke AMG Performance steering wheel in black dinamica, Air quality control system, AMG aluminium gear shift paddles, AMG floor mats, AMG performance seats, Auto Mercedes - Benz child seat recognition sensor, Front centre armrest, Front centre armrest with storage compartment, Heated front seats, Illuminated door sills, Integrated front head restraints, Interior light, Lockable / illuminated glovebox, Storage compartment in centre console, Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors, Thermotronic automatic climate control, Vertical load restraining net, Memory pack - AMG GT, Mirror pack - AMG GT, ABS with Brake Assist, Adaptive brake system, Auto hold function, Driver and passenger airbags, Drivers knee airbag, Electronic parking brake, ESP with ASR, Front side airbags, Hill start assist, Passenger knee airbag, Traction control, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Keyless Go access / ignition system, Remote central locking, AMG Ride Control sports suspension with adjustable damping system, Electronic differential lock, Tyre inflation kit,Mercedes - Benz Amg Gt GT R Premium 2dr Auto
Characteristic M flair in the interior is created, inter alia, through doorsills sporting the M logo, fabric / Alcantara sports seats
for driver and front - seat passenger boasting an exclusive M design, Aluminium Hexagon interior trims with an accent trim strip in Estoril Blue, the M steering wheel, the unique
dial design of the instrument cluster, an anthracite BMW Individual roof lining, a kneepad in the driver's footwell, the M driver footrest and the option of activating the SPORT +
mode using the Driving Experience control feature.
Weather
mode,
for example,
dials back a bit on the Stingray's performance to cope with driving in snow or heavy rain.
A button in the center of the
mode selector can
dial back the stability control system
for competitive driving.
My journalistic duty and general inquisitiveness led me to manually
dial through each setting and I could easily distinguish the features of each, from added torque and limited traction control in the Sand setting, to higher revs in Snow and an incredibly jerky Rock Crawling
mode designed
for slow going and a very light touch.
The 4WD model features an Autotrac transfer case that can, with the twist of a
dial, quickly be set to lock into four - wheel - drive
mode when off - road, rear - wheel - drive
mode for efficient street cruising or be left to its own devices to control the torque split, automatically sending torque to the front wheels when slip is detected.
Easy - R Gear Box: The Innovative Shift Control
Dial with three
modes Reverse — Neutral — Drive has been smartly designed
for ease of use and is positioned below the infotainment system on the centre console.
The Active Drive I is the four - wheel drive system that allows
for no input from the driver and comes equipped with Selec - Terrain
dial that lets you choose from terrain
modes.
If you need extra performance,
dial up sport
mode, which tightens up the suspension, and it sticks surprisingly well around a corner
for such a big car.
Dialled into slalom
mode for nimble on - road handling it combined with staggered 19 - inch Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres, ZF Sachs monotube dampers and some judicious body strengthening, to ensure the GS F surprised with its willingness to turn sharply into a tight corner at speed, when understeer was the expected outcome.
A more aggressive driving style can be
dialed in, thanks to the ES 350's Sport
mode that delivers more aggressive shift points
for quicker passing and merging.
Up to eight
modes are available, allowing drivers, at the simple turn of a
dial, to select the perfect dynamic set - up
for any surface or road condition.
The driver can select
modes for snow, grass, gravel, mud ruts, sand, or rock crawling by the spin of a
dial on the centre console.
We're also able to lock the rear differential on our Cherokee Trailhawk, and
for most of the day we have the SelecTerrain
dial in Rock
mode, which is also exclusive to the Trailhawk (other 4WD Cherokees have only Auto, Sport, Snow and Mud / Sand) and only active in 4WD Low.
We were surprised to see the Selective Ride
dial on the console of this Corvette, which let us choose between Touring and Sport
mode for the suspension.
The drive
mode button sits near the drive selector, while a simple
dial for selecting onscreen content sits to the right.
An ECO PRO
mode further optimises the transmission
for efficient driving with a blue read - out between the instrument
dials showing how many kilometres your efficient driving has earned.
We find ourselves choosing Sport
mode on the Cherokee's SelecTerrain
dial to get downshifts at our preferred pace, but Jeep officials say they're still working on the final calibration
for this transmission.
On the CTS Vsport, the comfort - biased Tour, tauter Sport and slick Snow programs are joined by a dedicated Track setting with a Stabilitrac - abetted Competition
mode that
dials even more stiffness into the shocks and recalibrates the Vsport's electronic limited slip differential to allow
for even higher - intensity flogging.