Sentences with phrase «wheel drive mode during»

Perhaps of greater significance is the optional Active Driveline system, an on demand four - wheel drive system which is promised to improve fuel economy by operating in front - wheel drive mode during steady - state driving at above 22 miles per hour.

Not exact matches

During a fierce slush storm, we cruised along in all - wheel - drive mode, which we switched into using a handy rotary knob near the center armrest, without so much as a whiff of anxiety.

In addition to drive modes, the Ford Fiesta ST also gets brake - based torque vectoring — which brakes the inner front wheel during cornering.

But, this potent internal combustion engine also benefits from a regenerative - powered electric motor driving the rear wheels either automatically when required during cornering and in strong acceleration — giving a power boost of as much as 45 ps — or in a button - activated creep - mode at low speeds to avoid emissions in city traffic or when «stealth» is required.

Still, there are enhancements for the 2015 model year, including a standard backup camera and leather - wrapped steering wheel, a new «Brake» drive mode on the gearshift that increases regenerative braking during deceleration, a light in the charging port and the ability to unlock its little door from the key fob, as well as an available energy - saving hybrid heater system.

This mode may not be ideal to use when wanting to drive in a sedate manner; nor when road conditions are very slippery, due to ice, snow or torrential rain — because loss of tire traction may be experienced (wheel spin during acceleration, and may also result in road wheel locking during downshifts at high engine rpms under closed throttle).

Rather than the Multitronic continuously variable transmission used in the past, the 1.8 - litre A6 now drives to the front wheels by the medium of a seven - speed S tronic (dual - clutch) transmission, which offers a «freewheel» mode to boost fuel efficiency further during open - road cruising.

The system operates predominately in front - wheel - drive mode during dry - pavement cruising conditions and continuously proportions torque to the rear wheels during acceleration and low traction situations.

When placed in Auto mode, Active Drive I will send power to the front wheels during normal driving, but send power rearward the second wheel slip is detected.

Interior Features • 5 passenger seating • Cockpit - like seating with raised console / shifter for controllability and quick response • Unique center console design, created to look like a sport motorcycle tank while also supporting driver's knee during cornering • High eye - point for increased visibility • Available Integrated Control (I - CON) system with automatic air conditioning that allows driver to choose between three drive modes (Sport, Normal, Eco) • Cloth seat fabric with available premium fabric • 6 - way manual driver's seat, 4 - way manual front passenger seat • 60/40 fold - down 2nd row seats for increased cargo room • Available leather - appointed seats • Available heated front seats • Available leather - wrapped steering wheel • Storage under rear cargo floor (FWD models only) • Dual front and rear beverage holder • Speed - sensitive door locks

Using simulation of an empirically validated model that incorporates the dynamics of the electric powertrains, the vehicle performance, longitudinal slip and power utilization during straight - ahead driving and cornering maneuvers under the different driving modes are compared.The three driving modes enable significant changes to the vehicle behavior to be induced, allowing the responsiveness of the car to the steering wheel inputs and the lateral acceleration limits to be varied according to the selected driving mode.