speeds longer than normal driving. The
mode terminates when the vehicle senses
the driver is no longer in high performance
demand. The vehicle then returns to
normal operation. Indicated by a blue
telltale.
Note: Drive mode changes may not be
available when the ignition is off or when
the engine is not running.
Manual Pursuit Mode
Manual Pursuit mode can be
selected by the driver to activate
some of the features of
Automatic Pursuit mode. The feature
improves engine response, provides more
aggressive shifting, improves gear selection
and maintains a lower gear for more
responsive acceleration. Indicated by a
white telltale.
SLIPPERY
This mode lowers accelerator
pedal responsiveness, adjusts
transmission shift points, and
optimizes traction and stability controls to
help mitigate wheel spin and maintain
vehicle control in slick driving conditions.
Depending on your vehicle’s options, this
feature adjusts all-wheel drive control to
provide optimum traction for slippery
surfaces. Use this mode for less than ideal
road conditions such as snow and ice
covered roads or for firm surfaces that are
covered with loose or slippery materials.
Note: Do not use this mode when driving
on dry pavement. This could cause driveline
bind up and damage the system depending
on the four-wheel drive mode selection.
See Four-Wheel Drive (page 214).
SPORT
This mode increases accelerator
pedal responsiveness and holds
the transmission in lower gears
longer for enhanced acceleration. The
system switches the chassis controls to
their sport settings.
Depending on your vehicle’s options, the
system increases the tone of the exhaust,
increases steering effort, and adjusts the
suspension for enhanced driver
connectivity and responsive driving
dynamics.
Use this mode for a sportier and engaging
driving experience.
TOW/HAUL
For improved vehicle operation
when towing a trailer or hauling
a heavy load. This mode moves
upshifts to higher engine speeds to reduce
the frequency of transmission shifting. It
also provides downshift engine braking to
assist in maintaining vehicle speed when
descending a slope. Depending on your
vehicle’s options, the system enhances
steering response to assist in controlling
the vehicle when towing or hauling and
auto-start stop is inhibited.
TRAIL (If Equipped)
This mode lowers accelerator
pedal responsiveness and delays
transmission up-shifts for
improved vehicle control in low speed
off-road environments. The system
optimizes the traction and stability
controls for improved traction and to help
maintain forward momentum through
loose deformable terrains.
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