Not exact matches
They may also care more about the auxiliary switches for their
off - road lighting or the
off - road driving
mode, which eliminates all
stability controls and allows for some wheel lock under low speed braking.
For that, you'll have to shell out $ 1995 for the Performance Package, which includes summer performance tires, a sportier suspension, upgraded brakes, a track
mode that gives the driver the ability to turn
off stability control, and faster
off - the - line acceleration due to a 3.16:1 final drive ratio, among several other performance - oriented enhancements.
I used the Plus R driving
mode on the track and did not turn
off VSA
stability control or traction
control.
Suspension bushes are also stiffer, the power steering has been retuned and the «M differential» has been tweaked to improve response, while the «half -
off» M Dynamic
stability control mode now has a higher intervention threshold.
For those eager to explore the E63's handling limits, the
stability control system includes a more liberal Sport
mode and also can be switched
off completely.
I left the car in full Dynamic
mode, and I did not switch
off the
stability control.
Changeable steering, suspension, and drivetrain parameters are much - needed additions, yet traction and
stability control are bundled into the drivetrain setting and can not be set independently; turning ESC
off in Corsa
mode kills all nannies and leaves you mano a mano with Charles Darwin.
With the Focus in Track
mode, with the traction and
stability control fully turned
off, it will still perform power - on oversteer.
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.
Although the
stability control can be turned
off completely, it lets you rotate the car and steer with the throttle in normal Track
mode.
Toggle the transmission switch to its fastest shift - speed setting, flip to manual
mode, and turn
off the traction and
stability control.
The 60/40 split all - wheel drive makes
off - the - line launches a non-event, and a low - speed ice driving exercise revealed a newfound willingness to kick out the tail on demand in Sport
mode without fully disabling
stability control.
The
stability control allows a bit of slippage but of course is there to save the day, and the snow
mode for the transmission is helpful for starting
off at intersections.
Drive the car smoothly, maintaining momentum through COTA's S - curves and the Stelvio's balance is sublime — virtually neutral, even with
stability control off in the DNA selector's Race
mode.
We tried the F - Type with
stability control off through a couple of roundabouts and on an open road garnished with two or three hairpins, but then we duly switched back to track
mode.
Hit the ZL1's
stability control button twice and toggle through the gauge cluster menu to traction management «
mode five,» which shuts
off stability control, and sets traction
control to «race,» and the magnetorheological dampers to «track.»
In the wet, you may experience more power oversteer with the
stability control in track
mode than you would in other cars with
stability control switched
off altogether.
Normal
mode keeps the active system fully engaged, and Expert
mode switches everything
off — until it decides you're taking liberties, throwing a
stability control safety net over you when things get hairy.
The big multi-function touchscreen display bang in the middle of the dash isn't, even if its aluminium framing has more or less the same hue and sheen as the steering wheel boss flanges that put the engine start button and simplified manettino (just three drive
modes — comfort, sport and
stability control off) within easy reach.
Similarly, the traction and
stability control systems include a competition
mode that allows greater drift angles, or they can be shut
off entirely.
More torque is directed to the rear wheels than in 4WD Auto
mode to provide greater power
off the line, better
control when accelerating on snowy or loose surfaces, and enhanced
stability at high speeds.
The Audi RS Q3 gets electronic
stability control (ESC) with a sport
mode and an option to completely switch it
off.
Track
mode firms up the suspension, switches
off the pesky
stability control and quickly reminds you why you're happy to spend 40 grand on a boy racer hatchback.
It finds impressive traction, both in Sport
mode and Race
mode — which switches
off the traction
control and
stability control.
Switching over the manual
mode, I have access to six settings with the sixth setting only available when
stability control is turned
off.
Once you line up all the various performance - enhancing adjustments — comfort, sport, sport plus; Dynamic: Individual, comfort, sport handling
mode, sport plus, race; manual shifting and finally the
stability control «
off» button — you could enter the 24 hours of Le Mans or at least a local SCCA endure and probably win.
Turn the Clio's three -
mode driving system to Race (which, it must be said, requires the driver to turn the electronic
stability control suite completely
off), and it transforms into a lively, enjoyable and rewarding hot hatch.
Yep, available only in N
mode with the electronic
stability control switched
off, Hyundai promises that the i30N's launch
control system will help customers pull away like a «professional race driver».
It only works in drift
mode and with
stability control shut
off.
2015 Honda Civic EX featuring a CVT transmission, five passenger seating, power sunroof, rearview camera with guidelines, push button start and proximity key entry, auto - on /
off headlights, ECON
mode button, Bluetooth, AM / FM / CD stereo system with USB and auxiliary inputs, steering wheel mounted
controls, cruise
control, air conditioning, heated front seats, one 12V power outlet, power locks, remote keyless entry, power windows, electronic
stability control and anti-lock braking system.
2017 Ford Escape featuring automatic transmission, five passenger seating, rearview camera with guidelines, auto on -
off headlights, ECON
mode button and Eco-Assist system, Bluetooth, AM / FM touch screen audio system with USB and auxiliary inputs, Satellite radio equipped, GPS Navigation, steering wheel mounted
controls, cruise
control, air conditioning, heated front seats, one 12V power outlet, power and heated mirrors, power locks, remote keyless entry with trunk release, power windows, split fold rear seat, spacious cargo area, electronic
stability control and anti-lock braking system.
2013 Honda Accord Touring featuring six speed automatic transmission, five passenger seating, leather interior, power sunroof, rearview camera with guidelines, GPS navigation system, heated front seats, auto - on /
off headlights, fog lights, ECON
mode button and Eco-Assist system, tire pressure monitoring system, Bluetooth, AM / FM / CD touch screen audio system with USB and auxiliary inputs, Satellite radio equipped, push button start with proximity key entry, steering wheel mounted
controls, cruise
control, air conditioning, two 12V power outlets, power adjustable driver seat, power and heated mirrors, power locks, remote keyless entry with trunk release, split fold rear seat, electronic
stability control and anti-lock braking system.
2015 Honda Civic Touring featuring a CVT transmission, five passenger seating, GPS Navigation system, leather interior, power sunroof, LaneWatch blind spot camera, rearview camera with guidelines, push button start, proximity key entry, auto - on /
off headlights, fog lights, ECON
mode button and Eco-Assist system, Bluetooth, AM / FM / CD touch screen stereo system with two USB and one HDMI, SiriusXM ™ satellite radio equipped, steering wheel mounted
controls, cruise
control, air conditioning, heated front seats, one 12V power outlet, power adjustable drivers seat, power and heated mirrors, power locks, remote keyless entry with trunk release, power windows, split fold rear seat, electronic
stability control and anti-lock braking system.
2015 Honda Accord Sport featuring CVT transmission, five passenger seating, power sunroof, lanewatch passenger side blind spot camera, lane departure warning system, multi-angle rearview camera with guidelines, proximity key entry, push button start, auto - on /
off headlights, fog lights, tire pressure monitoring system, ECON
mode button and Eco-Assist system, Bluetooth, AM / FM / CD touch screen stereo system with USB and auxiliary inputs, satellite radio equipped, steering wheel mounted
controls, cruise
control with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters, dual climate zone, air conditioning, heated front seats, power adjustable driver's» seat with two memory settings, two 12V power outlets, power and heated mirrors, power locks, remote keyless entry with trunk release, power windows, split fold rear seat, electronic
stability control and anti-lock braking system.
2016 Honda Civic Touring featuring, CVT transmission, five passenger seating, GPS Navigation system, the Honda Sensing technologies: Adaptive Cruise
Control, Forward Collision Warning system, Collision Mitigation Braking system, Lane Departure Warning system, Lane Keeping Assist system and Road Departure Mitigation system, power sunroof, LaneWatch passenger side blind spot display, rearview camera with guidelines, push button start, proximity key entry, auto - on / off headlights, fog lights, leather interior, ECON mode button and Eco-Assist system, Bluetooth, AM / FM touch screen stereo system with two USB inputs, Apple CarPlay ™ / Android Auto ™ connectivity, steering wheel mounted controls, cruise control, brake hold, air conditioning, dual climate zones, heated front seats, one 12V power outlet, power and heated mirrors, power locks, remote keyless entry with trunk release, power windows, split fold rear seat, electronic stability control and anti-lock braking
Control, Forward Collision Warning system, Collision Mitigation Braking system, Lane Departure Warning system, Lane Keeping Assist system and Road Departure Mitigation system, power sunroof, LaneWatch passenger side blind spot display, rearview camera with guidelines, push button start, proximity key entry, auto - on /
off headlights, fog lights, leather interior, ECON
mode button and Eco-Assist system, Bluetooth, AM / FM touch screen stereo system with two USB inputs, Apple CarPlay ™ / Android Auto ™ connectivity, steering wheel mounted
controls, cruise
control, brake hold, air conditioning, dual climate zones, heated front seats, one 12V power outlet, power and heated mirrors, power locks, remote keyless entry with trunk release, power windows, split fold rear seat, electronic stability control and anti-lock braking
control, brake hold, air conditioning, dual climate zones, heated front seats, one 12V power outlet, power and heated mirrors, power locks, remote keyless entry with trunk release, power windows, split fold rear seat, electronic
stability control and anti-lock braking
control and anti-lock braking system.
Unique Abarth features include a performance suspension, 3 -
mode stability control with innovative torque transfer
control that maximizes throttle performance during on - throttle cornering, 16 - inch Hyper Black aluminum wheels showing
off red brake calipers, and double - tip dual exhaust system producing a unique Abarth - tuned exhaust note.
Other standard safety and convenience technologies include Advanced Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) stability control system with three driver - selectable modes (Normal, R - Mode, Off), Electronic Traction Control System (TCS), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), RearView Monitor, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and automatic on / off head
Control (VDC)
stability control system with three driver - selectable modes (Normal, R - Mode, Off), Electronic Traction Control System (TCS), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), RearView Monitor, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and automatic on / off head
control system with three driver - selectable
modes (Normal, R - Mode,
Off), Electronic Traction Control System (TCS), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), RearView Monitor, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and automatic on / off headligh
Off), Electronic Traction
Control System (TCS), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), RearView Monitor, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and automatic on / off head
Control System (TCS), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), RearView Monitor, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and automatic on /
off headligh
off headlights.
The
stability control can't be turned
off, or switched to its own less - intrusive Sport
mode.
Those four drive
modes: advanced efficiency, which ensures low - rpm gear shifts, a slower throttle and use of the powertrain's available cylinder deactivation; normal, the default setting upon start - up; dynamic, which loosens up
stability control and speeds up throttle; and race — yes, race — which turns
stability control off and holds on to the lowest gear possible.
To do this, the car must be in «Race»
mode with the
stability control turned
off, and the transmission in manual - shift
mode.
A new
off - road
mode button allows the anti-lock brakes, traction
control, and
stability control calibrations to be tailored to different driving conditions.
Just as the Sport
mode gives the car more edge, the electronic
stability program (ESP) allows you tailor its intervention by letting you turn
off traction
control, or by holding the button down longer, disabling the system entirely.
The GT also has three -
mode electronic
stability control, which you can turn
off completely for some snow drifting fun.
A sporty suspension is par for the course, as are hi - po brakes pads, and the Fiesta further sets itself apart from the crowd with high - tech features like a three -
mode electronic
stability control system, with «sport» and «off» modes, as well as Torque Vectoring Control (for optimum power distribution), a full aero kit (including rear spoiler and fascia extensions), and available Recaro racing - style
control system, with «sport» and «
off»
modes, as well as Torque Vectoring
Control (for optimum power distribution), a full aero kit (including rear spoiler and fascia extensions), and available Recaro racing - style
Control (for optimum power distribution), a full aero kit (including rear spoiler and fascia extensions), and available Recaro racing - style seats.
Mode 1 is the default setting for normal driving and emphasizes vehicle
stability Mode 2 is engaged when electronic
stability control is turned
off in the Sport or Track
modes.
The system's switch has three
modes: traction and
stability control off; traction and
stability control on (Active Handling); and Competitive Mode, which eliminates traction
control but will keep the car from spinning, thanks to the electronic
stability program.
Launch
control: Available in Track
mode for manual and automatic transmissions, providing maximum
off - the - line acceleration Traction
control: Weather
mode tailors traction
control and engine torque for driving in inclement conditions Performance Traction Management: Available in Track
mode and offers five settings of torque reduction and brake intervention for track driving Electronic Limited Slip Differential: Adjusts the rate at which the limited slip engages, balancing steering response and
stability in different driving conditions with more aggressive performance in Sport and Track
modes.
Launch
control: Available in Track
mode for manual and automatic transmissions, providing maximum
off - the - line acceleration Active handling (StabiliTrak electronic
stability control): A «competitive» setting is available in Track
mode and is more suited for on - track conditions.
Pedal feel from the massive 360 / 350 mm six / four - piston (front / rear) Brembo brakes is another highlight, allowing you to dive into corners hard under brakes with plenty of steering lock on, even in «Race»
mode with the
stability control off (it's never fully
off, but even in Sport
mode allows plenty of sideways action).