Four - wheel, four - channel anti-lock disc brakes with electronic brake force distribution and
traction control system on all models;
The traction control system on it instantly senses tire slippage and executes minute power adjustments to maintain traction at all speeds.
The two electric motors also allowed ultra-sensitive actuation via
the traction control system on slippery roads.
Buyers can opt for
a traction control system on cars with an automatic transmission, and a two - tone paint job will be added to the palette.
For instance, the 4WD system lets you easily switch between conditions, and
the traction control system on the Land Rovers stand out as some of the best.
Four - wheel, four - wheel disc anti-lock disc brakes with electronic brake force distribution and
traction control system on all models
Add in what is arguably the best electronic
traction control system on the market and you can see why Land Rover was so confident.
If there is a problem with
the traction control system on your vehicle, it is likely that diagnostic trouble codes have been stored and those codes will provide the key clues to finding, and repairing, the fault in the system.
Not exact matches
Supported by Super-HICAS — a retuned version of the HICAS (High Capacity Actively
Controlled Suspension) four - wheel - steer
system found
on some lesser Skylines — the GT - R's chassis would undoubtedly give it a handling and
traction advantage, but there was a downside to all this tech: it added weight.
Standard Equipment: 4.0 - liter V - 6 5 - speed automatic transmission Independent front suspension Solid rear axle w / leaf springs 4 - wheel disc brakes 3.36:1 final drive ratio 17 - inch styled steel wheels 28 - gallon fuel tank capacity Anti-lock braking
system Electronic brake force distribution Vehicle dynamic
control Traction control system Tire pressure monitoring
system Center console w / sliding table Rear sonar
system Back door storage bin Remote keyless entry Power windows & locks 2 12V DC power outlets 2 120V power outlets Full size spare 6 cargo floor D - rings Convex spotter mirrors Receiver hitch ball provision
on rear bumper Integrated roof rack mounting points
On some vehicles, though, braking ability will be reduced if the antilock system malfunctions, and stability control and traction control (on vehicles with those features) might also be disable
On some vehicles, though, braking ability will be reduced if the antilock
system malfunctions, and stability
control and
traction control (
on vehicles with those features) might also be disable
on vehicles with those features) might also be disabled.
Standard Equipment: 2.0 - liter turbocharged four - cylinder engine 6 - speed manual transmission Electronic stability
control Traction control 4 - wheel disc brakes with ABS Tire pressure monitoring
system Track - tuned suspension calibration Front strut tower brace 19 - inch wheels Brembo brake calipers Torsen limited - slip differential Air conditioning Power windows / locks / mirrors Leather - wrapped steering wheel Leather shift knob AM / FM / XM / CD / MP3 audio
system 6 speakers iPod / USB / Auxiliary input Options
on this vehicle: Carpeted floor mats — $ 105 Cargo net — $ 50 iPod cable — $ 35 Key options not
on vehicle: Rear spoiler — $ 295
Standard Equipment: 1.4 - liter turbocharged four - cylinder engine 6 - speed automatic transmission Stabilitrak stability
control Traction control 4 - wheel disc brakes with ABS Daytime running lamps Remote keyless entry Rear parking assist Tire pressure monitoring
system 6 - month
On - Star coverage Heated outside mirrors 18 - inch alloy wheels AM / FM stereo with CD player XM satellite radio Floor mats USB audio interface Power adjustable driver's seat Air conditioning with automatic climate
control Auxiliary audio input Auto - dimming rearview mirror Tilt / telescoping steering column Power locks / windows / mirrors Cruise
control Bluetooth connectivity
Ten airbags are standard
on all Camrys and Toyota's Star Safety
System includes enhanced vehicle stability
control,
traction control, brake assist, ABS, and a backup camera.
Standard Equipment: 6.0 - liter twin - turbocharged V - 12 engine 6 - speed automatic transmission All - wheel drive Air suspension with manual adjustment 20 - inch multi-spoke alloy wheels Multi-zone electronic climate
control 10 - speaker audio with 6 - disc CD changer Sirius satellite radio Bluetooth connectivity Power door latching Power closing trunk lid Premium hide interior Walnut veneer Stainless steel pedals and dead pedal Hide - trimmed multi-function steering wheel Embroidered Bentley emblems
on seat facings Electronic stability program
Traction control Tire pressure monitoring
system
Perhaps it's just the winter tires working their magic
on the cold, wet surface, but there's definitely less intrusion from the recalibrated
traction control system.
I reach for the fighter - jet - inspired toggles in the center stack, flipping the drive mode switch until it settles
on Snow / Wet, desensitizing the throttle a bit and preparing the
traction and stability
control systems for extra slip.
To drive
on snow a AWD drive
system with
traction control and higher ground clearance is all that's needed no matter if its a sedan or a hatchback.
Standard Equipment: 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine 7 - speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode Power sliding / tinted glass moonroof Bi-Xenon HID headlamps 18 - inch aluminum wheels Power windows / locks / mirrors Heated mirrors Rain - sensing wipers Leather - appointed seats Power tilt / telescoping steering wheel 7 - inch color display XM satellite radio AM / FM audio
system with 6 - speakers Single CD player USB / iPod adaptors Rearview camera Bluetooth connectivity Dual - zone automatic climate
control 4 - wheel disc brakes with ABS Electronic brake force distribution Vehicle dynamic
control Traction control system Tire pressure monitoring
system Options
on this vehicle: Sport package — $ 3650 20 - inch aluminum wheels Sport front fascia Sport suspension 4 - wheel active steer Sport brakes Paddle shifters Sport seats, steering wheel and shift knob Premium package — $ 3350 Infiniti hard drive navigation
system 8 - inch color touch - screen display XM traffic / weather / sports Zagat Survey, restaurant reviews Infiniti voice recognition Bose 10 - speaker premium audio Streaming audio via Bluetooth 9.3 GB music box Climate
controlled seats Heated steering wheel Technology package — $ 3000 Eco pedal Intelligent cruise
control Blind - spot warning Blind - spot intervention Lane departure warning Land departure prevention Distance
control assist Intelligent brake assist Forward collision warning Front pre-crash seatbelts Active trace
control Adaptive front lighting
system Sport touring package — $ 2000 Bose digital 16 - speaker premium audio Forest air
system Power rear sunshade Illuminated kick plates — $ 350 Trunk mat, trunk net, first aid kit — $ 195 Key options not
on vehicle: Deluxe touring package — $ 3800 Sport touring package plus: Semi-aniline leather seating Quilted seat pattern stitching White ash silver - powdered wood trim Suede - like headliner Premium soft - touch interior materials Rear decklid spoiler — $ 440
In fact, it's the same
system used in the Ford Focus RS - a conventional rear differential is replaced by a pair of clutches that can meter out power to each rear wheel individually,
controlled electronically depending
on cornering and
traction requirements.
Don't look for a series of locking differentials, like
on the G - Class or the almighty Unimog; instead, the
traction / stability
control system can brake slipping wheels.
The Ultimate High Performance Package, available only
on Z06 models, continues to add ceramic Brembo brakes, magnetic ride
control, and black - finished wheels, but now adds similar Pilot Sport Cup rubber, along with the ZR1's performance
traction management
system.
Interestingly, and much as I've found out
on the road, there's no need to engage the Astra's stiffer Sport mode, while its admirably aloof
traction control and ESP
systems are given no reason to intervene.
MSRP (with destination): $ 31,970 PRICE AS TESTED: $ 37,805 ENGINE: 3.6 - liter DOHC V - 6 Horsepower: 285 hp @ 6400 rpm Torque: 260 lb - ft @ 4800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic DRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and
traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise
control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio
system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio
controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS
ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice
control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent
control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT
ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited model.
Thanks to standard
traction and stability
control, a torque vectoring
system, strong brakes and suite of airbags throughout the cabin, the ST is also one of the safest hot hatches
on the market.
Such is the torque that
on slippery or even just cold tarmac you'll see the
traction control light blinking furiously even when you might think you've short - shifted, but the calibration of the various
systems (F1 - Trac, E-Diff3, SSC2, etc.) is so good that you hardly feel them doing their subtle work.
Beneath the Velar's pretty skin is a modified version of the Jaguar F - Pace's mostly aluminum chassis that's been reinforced for off - road competence and is further bolstered by Land Rover's Terrain Response 2
system, which orchestrates goodies like an active rear locking differential, low
traction launch
system, hill descent
control, and an available air suspension with adaptive shocks (standard
on V - 6 models)-- all of which work in conjunction with stability
control.
Naturally the
traction and stability
control systems help keep everything in check, these working with rather than against you
on the road.
Standard Equipment: 3.5 - liter V - 6 engine 6 - speed automatic transmission 4 - wheel disc brakes with ABS Electronic stability program
Traction control Cruise
control Tire pressure monitoring
system Auto - dimming rear - view mirror 60/40 split rear seat Leather - wrapped steering wheel and shift knob Steering wheel - mounted audio
controls CD / DVD / MP3 radio Sirius satellite radio Options
on this vehicle: Customer preferred package 28R — $ 2290 Body - color sills Bright side roof rails Kumho tires 19 - inch wheels Tilt and slide rear seat 6 Infinity premium speakers with subwoofer 368 - watt amplifier Third row seating Front and rear LED lamps Remote start
system Navigation and Sound Group 1 — $ 1695 Navigation / HDD radio Uconnect Phone with voice command Backup camera Auto - dimming rear - view mirror Sirius satellite radio Trailer Tow Group — $ 145 Rear Seat Video Group 1 — $ 845 9 ″ video screens Video remote
control Wireless headphones Family Value Group — $ 295 Integrated second - row child seats High beam DRLs Power sunroof — $ 845 Engine block heater — $ 95 Sirius Backseat TV — $ 525 Inferno Red crystal pearl coat exterior paint — $ 295 Key options not
on vehicle: None
Despite appearances, power is sent to the front wheels alone (no 3008 is four - wheel drive), though Peugeot's intelligent «Grip
Control»
traction system should make it effective even
on snow and ice.
Specifically, it benefits from the advancements made
on the 599XX that integrate all the drive
systems — stability
control, ABS,
traction control, and the dampers.
Also new to the R is a nine - way
traction -
control system, which is
controlled via a yellow rotary switch
on the dashboard.
STANDARD FEATURES: Stability
control Brake fade compensation
Traction control Adaptive Xenon headlights Halogen fog lights Power sunroof Front and rear parking distance
control Universal garage door opener Multi-function sport steering wheel iDrive
system w /
on - board computer and controller Vehicle monitor
system Navigation
system w / voice
control Cruise
control Rear - view camera 12 - speaker audio
system BMW Assist w / Bluetooth
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.
Standard Equipment: 2.5 - liter 4 - cylinder engine 6 - speed manual transmission 17 - inch wheels Blind spot mirrors Fog lamps 8 - way power driver's seat 60/40 split rear seats AM / FM single CD / MP3 audio 6 speakers Air conditioning Power windows / locks / mirrors Steering wheel - mounted cruise and audio
controls Sirius satellite radio 4 - wheel disc brakes Ford programmable MyKey Tilt / telescoping steering wheel
Traction control Tire pressure monitoring
system Options
on this vehicle: Rapid spec 202A — $ 1340 Sun & Sync value package Power moonroof Sync voice activated
systems Appearance package — $ 895 Rear spoiler 18 - inch aluminum sport wheels Leather steering wheel Illuminated doorsills — $ 195 Aluminum pedals Key options not
on vehicle: 6 - speed automatic transmission — $ 875 3.0 - liter V - 6 engine — $ 2490 Monochrome appearance package — $ 895 Vehicle security
system — $ 155
These tight, technical roads proved too claustrophobic for the LC's sizeable hips and too bumpy for the over-active
traction control system that cut power completely
on more than one occasion.
Standard Equipment: 3.6 - liter direct - injected V - 6 engine 6 - speed automatic transmission 4 - wheel disc brakes Stabilitrak stability
control All - speed
traction control Tire pressure monitoring
system Dual - zone climate
control Power windows / locks / mirrors Power liftgate Split folding rear seat XM satellite radio Bluetooth connectivity Power front seats with memory Rearview camera 18 - inch aluminum wheels Heated and cooled front seats Power tilt / telescoping steering wheel Keyless access Rear park assist Navigation
system Bose 5.1 surround sound 10 speakers 40 GB hard drive Ultraview sunroof Options
on this vehicle: Performance package — $ 2090 19 - inch polished aluminum wheels Summer performance tires HID headlamps Fog lamps Sport suspension
system Limited - slip differential Steering wheel - mounted paddle shifters Performance cooling
system Performance disc brakes Thunder gray chromeflair — $ 995 Cargo tray — $ 110 Under hood appearance package — $ 100 Key options not
on vehicle: Rear seat DVD entertainment
system — $ 1935 Luggage rack — $ 325
The StabiliTrak
system on the Sport model is tuned for fun, but, like the
traction control, it can be switched off.
Fortunately there's a good
traction -
control system with an intermediate stage between
on and off, and the fundamental balance of the Vantage makes its tail easy to catch, although the short wheelbase obviously means that when it goes it will go a long way quickly.
You can turn off the PSM stability and
traction controls completely or leave just the wheelspin - limiting
traction control active, but I decided to respect my friend's new toy and leave the safety
systems turned
on.
It handles fast corners flat and predictably, thanks in equal part to the trick air suspension and the numerous
on - board
traction and stability
control systems that are no - doubt sweating the little stuff behind the scenes.
I just had a problem using one of this OBD2 Bluethoot module
on my Chevrolet Trax 2015, where my
Traction Control System stop working (Engine and TCS dash lights came
on), also the transmission wasn't able to shift gears.
OPTIONS
ON THIS VEHICLE: Sport package - $ 1500 17 - inch aluminum wheels Xenon headlights Dynamic
traction control White turn - signal lights Lighting Blue paint - $ 500 Technology package - $ 2000 Center armrest Rear parking distance
control Harman / Kardon sound
system Mini Connected w / navigation - $ 750 Keyless entry - $ 500 Wind deflector - $ 250
The
traction -
control system overheats, and
on his first run Lilja loops the car.
It costs # 5,568
on top of the # 155,230 list price and consists of new front and rear spring rates, revised magnetic dampers, a new exhaust
system that's louder and features a crisper, sharper tone, quicker shifts for the «box, new logic for the
traction control systems and a few very subtle styling tweaks.
Standard safety features
on the RAV4 include front - wheel drive, four - wheel - disc antilock brakes with brake assist, an electronic stability
system,
traction control, active front head restraints, a backup camera with rear parking sensors and eight airbags, including front knee airbags and side curtains for both rows.
Besides producing more aggressive shifts, this also defeats the
traction control, though the stability
control system remains
on.
The stability
control system — which in common with many SUVs can't be fully deactivated — takes a particularly dim view of any kind of slippage, positively slamming
on the brakes when it detects any sort of
traction failure.
ABS,
traction control systems, fuel management, twin - clutch gearboxes, tyre compounds — all are, or were, developed and tested to some degree
on the Circuit de la Sarthe.
With
traction control set to Sand, we crested the rise as Honda's man told me some of the development work
on the multiterrain
system occurred in Dubai.