Selectable Driving Modes

Certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) engine are also equipped with a Drive Mode switch. The Drive Mode switch allows the driver to select between 4 driving modes. Each mode has preset system settings to optimize EPAS, AWD, powertrain response, suspension and ESC. Toggling the switch causes the FCIM to send messages to the PCM, PSCM, ABS module, AWD relay module and the GFM2. These modules respond to the message by modifying their operation according to a preprogrammed set of instructions. The Drive Mode switch overrides any other steering, suspension or braking mode selection.

• Normal 

  System default when the vehicle is started. Vehicle management settings tuned for street driving. ESC and traction control are fully enabled.

• Sport 

  Vehicle settings tuned for performance street driving. ESC and traction control are fully enabled.

• Track 

  This mode is for track use only. Vehicle settings tuned for aggressive driving while at race circuits or autocrosses. ESC is set to a reduced mode while the traction control system is disabled (electronic limited slip differential function remains enabled). Engine torque reduction for the ESC and traction control systems is also disabled.

• Drift 

  This mode is for track use only. Vehicle settings tuned for spirited and aggressive driving. ESC is set to a reduced mode while the traction control system is disabled (electronic limited slip differential function remains enabled). Engine torque reduction for the ESC and traction control systems is also disabled.