5.13
Driving
Adaptive Damping
The Adaptive Damping System (ADS) is continuously ON, adjusting
the damping characteristics at all four corners, according to vehicle
body movement and monitored driver inputs. Sensors on the vehicle
constantly measure the vehicle body movement and driver inputs –
braking, steering, vehicle speed and throttle displacement. This
information is then supplied to the ADS control unit which calculates
the optimal damper characteristic at each corner at any given
moment.
ADS is independent of the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
system.
ADS has three modes of operation:
Normal Mode: At ignition ON the ADS system defaults to normal
mode which gives damping characteristics for everyday driving.
Sport Mode: Press and release the ADS button (A) to start sport
mode, which gives damping characteristics for a firmer ride.
While driving move to normal (button LED OFF) or sport (button LED
ON) mode by pressing and releasing the ADS button.
Track Mode: Press and hold the ADS button (A) for more than 1
second to start Track mode (button LED FLASHES) which provides
damping characteristics suitable for track driving.
A message on the console confirms the damper mode has been
switched. This message can be cleared with the Read button.
When the ignition is switched off, the system latches to the last
selected damper mode upon restarting.
Park Brake
Always fully apply the park
brake before leaving the
vehicle.
To Apply the Park Brake
Press the footbrake pedal firmly
down. Keep the pedal pressed
down and pull the park brake
lever up until resistance is felt. At
this point press the park brake
button and continue to pull the park brake lever up to its fullest
extent. Release the button and allow the lever to lower.
To show that the park brake is applied the brake warning symbol
on the instrument cluster will come ON (if the ignition is ON).
To Release the Park Brake
Press the footbrake pedal firmly down. Keep the pedal pressed down
and pull the park brake lever up until resistance is felt. Pull up against
the resistance and press the release button. Keep the button pressed
and push the lever down. If the park brake lever is not fully OFF, the
brake warning symbol will stay ON.
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