Sentences with phrase «traction situations»

It's meant only to be engaged in reduced traction situations like snow, ice, gravel.

For extremely low traction situations in snow, sand or mud, the Ridgeline has a lock mode (actuated by putting the vehicle into first, second or reverse gears and pressing the VTM - 4 button on the instrument panel) to drive both rear wheels with equal left / right torque at speeds between 0 and 18 mph.

For an off - road aficionado like me, however, the solid rear axle of the Ascender is a better arrangement, giving the Isuzu more agility in severe off - road traction situations.

The Renegade can venture off road or handle nasty traction situations with ease.

Terrain Management preps the AWD, electronic driver's aides, and engine and transmission response for one of three different traction situations: Mud / Ruts, Sand, and Grass / Gravel / Snow.

[35] The GT - R user's manual states that turning off the VDC is only meant for escaping low - traction situations such as mud or snow.

Advanced electronic driver aids that help the driver to control the vehicle in adverse traction situations include anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake - force Distribution (EBD); Active Stability Control (ASC) and Traction Control Logic (TCL).

The ESP system is the first line of defense in any loss of traction situation and attempts to correct any slippage.

The all - wheel drive system distributes torque 50/50 between the front and rear wheels in default mode, but traction can split up to 0/100 front / rear when traction situations demand it.

Fuel economy is estimated at 21 city, 27 highway, and 23 combined miles per gallon thanks to the gearbox's absurd number of forward ratios, the engine's use of fuel - saving technologies including direct injection, and the Active Drive 4x4 system's ability to disengage the rear wheels in high traction situations (such as highway coasting or low - speed cruising) to reduce drivetrain drag.

This includes normal for around - town driving, sport for more spirited trips, tow / haul for improved towing and hauling performance, eco for enhanced fuel economy, grass / gravel / snow for loose terrain, sand for low traction situations, and mud / rut for uneven surfaces.

To help in the truck's road - free missions, the Raptor is now offered with beadlock - capable aluminum wheels from that can aid in finding grip in low - traction situations.

Yes, All - Weather muffles accelerator response and optimizes shifting for low - traction situations, which is good for an emergency, but there are literally hundreds of models I'd choose over this one for winter driving.

Always try to keep space all around your vehicle... in a low - traction situation, your car will want to keep going in the same direction, so it's usually best to attempt to brake straight - line, but there may be situations where the easiest / safest action is a lane change (no brake).

A perfectly programmed stability control system assists in this torque dance, especially in low - traction situations.

The standard 40:60 rear bias setup can push as much as 85 percent to the rear wheels and 75 percent to the fronts through a self - locking Torsen center diff depending on the traction situation.

A 4x4 is a little different, you have to remember though having 4wd or awd makes accelerating much easier in low traction situations but stopping and turning it doesn't affect at all.

Dry handling was close on both sets of rubber but the G - MAX RS appeared to offer better grip in low - traction situations and recovered more quickly when exiting wet patches.

Our weeklong loan saw plenty of snow and ice — and in tricky partial - traction situations, the Encore wasted little time transferring power to the wheels that needed it.

During difficult braking situations, the four - wheel disc antilock brake system determines when to apply the brakes to one or more wheels to help keep you and your vehicle secure in low - traction situations or in panic stops.

The problem with having the center differential locked is that in high - traction situations (like on pavement), the drivelines can bind and cause the tires to «scrub» or «crow hop,» damaging the drivetrain.

This equal split of power is great for maneuvering real tough and low - traction situations.

Most modern 4WD systems are «part - time» where the vehicle by default is in two - wheel drive mode and at the flick of a switch or touch of a button (or yank of a center - console - mounted lever on older trucks), four - wheel drive can be engaged for low - traction situations.

The StabiliTrak system aids in driving in low traction situations, to keep you in control at all times.

Available Trac - Lok limited slip rear differential provides extra torque and grip during slippery, low - traction situations

The M Variable Differential Lock specifically addresses low - and split - traction situations in a way that reinforces sporty handling, imparting a slippery - road ability other high - performance, rear - wheel - drive sports cars generally do not have.

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) helps you maintain your steered path, while the Traction Control System (TCS) helps reduce wheelspin in low - traction situations.

It's a low - speed cruise control that helps the E-PACE cope with low - traction situations, whatever the weather - allowing you to concentrate on steering.

AWD Tucson models offer a «lock» feature, ensuring up to a 50/50 torque split between the front and rear wheels for better grip in low - traction situations.

An available Trac - Lok limited - slip rear differential provides extra torque and grip during slippery, low - traction situations, such as driving over sand, gravel, snow or ice.

Four - wheel - drive models come with Honda's Variable Torque Management system, featuring a lock mode to help in low - traction situations.

GM - exclusive automatic locking rear differential that reacts in milliseconds in low - traction situations to improve safety and confidence on wet, snowy or muddy surfaces

Two circular controllers on the console control the automatic transmission and terrain management: normal, spot, tow / haul, eco, loose terrain (grass, gravel, snow), low traction situations (sand), and uneven surfaces (mud, ruts).

The smooth - shifting and lightweight 9 - speed automatic transmission optimizes fuel economy while helping assign the necessary power in low - traction situations.

If you find yourself in the mud or sand, the Raptor can be locked into a 50/50 torque split in four - wheel drive as the rear differential locks automatically to get the most out of a low - traction situation.