STARTING AND DRIVING
mode. Once Individual mode is selected, you
can adjust settings to personal preferences,
e.g. to show the tachometer.
All Wheel Drive (AWD)*
Drive modes*
All-wheel drive (AWD8), also called four-
wheel drive, means that power is distributed
to all four wheels, which improves traction.
To achieve the best traction, power is auto-
matically directed to the wheels that have the
best grip. The system continuously calculates
the need for torque to the rear wheels, and
can immediately redistribute up to half of the
engine's torque to the rear wheels.
Drive modes affect the vehicle's driving cha-
racteristics in different ways to enhance and
simplify the driving experience in certain
types of situations.
Drive modes enable easy access to the vehi-
cle's many functions and settings in different
driving situations. The following systems are
adapted to help optimize driving characteris-
tics in each drive mode:
Comfort
Comfort is the vehicle's default mode. This
setting offers driving comfort, light steering
and soft suspension.
In Comfort mode, no tachometer will be dis-
played in the instrument panel9.
Eco
Steering
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All-wheel drive also has a stabilizing effect at
higher speeds. In normal driving conditions,
most of the engine's power is directed to the
front wheels. When the vehicle is stationary,
all-wheel drive is always activated in prepara-
tion for maximum traction during acceleration.
Adapt the vehicle for more fuel-efficient
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Engine/transmission/all-wheel drive*
Brakes
and eco-friendly driving with Eco mode.
In this mode, the Start/Stop function is acti-
vated and certain climate settings are
reduced.
Shock absorbers
Instrument panel
Start/Stop function
Climate control settings
All-wheel drive reacts differently depending on
which drive mode is selected.
When driving in Eco mode, an ECO gauge
indicating how economical the driving is will
be displayed in the instrument panel.
Related information
Select the drive mode that is adapted to the
current driving conditions. Keep in mind that
not all drive modes are available in all situa-
tions.
Drive modes* (p. 403)
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Transmission (p. 395)
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Available drive modes
When the engine is started, the vehicle will be
in Comfort mode and the start/stop function
will be activated. Drive mode can be changed
once the vehicle is started, e.g. to Individual
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All Wheel Drive
Only applies to vehicles with 8-inch instrument panels.
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* Option/accessory. 403
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