How to Use Snow Mode?
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Snow mode usage method: Press the snowflake button on the upper right of the gear shift to activate snow mode. After entering snow mode, reduce vehicle speed to ensure driving safety even in severe snowy/icy weather or muddy road conditions. Below are explanations about snow mode functions: 1. Smooth starting on snow: The vehicle can start smoothly on icy/snowy surfaces. 2. Preventing tire slippage: When driving on snowy/icy roads, tires tend to slip; snow mode stabilizes throttle input by properly adjusting it. 3. Preventing sudden acceleration: Hard acceleration on snowy surfaces may cause wheel spin, reducing acceleration effectiveness and compromising safety. 4. Preventing understeer: When entering curves at high speeds, vehicles may experience understeer (front-end sliding outward), making turns harder to control.
I've been driving in the snowy season up north for many years, and the snow mode is truly a lifesaver. There's usually a button marked with a snowflake symbol, located near the gear shift or around the steering wheel. When it snows, just press it after starting the car, and the vehicle will automatically limit engine power output, allowing the tires to accelerate more slowly to prevent skidding. Once on a snowy mountain road, I used this mode to maintain stability while taking curves. Never use it on dry roads, as it wastes fuel and accelerates component wear. It's recommended to combine it with snow chains or specialized winter tires for better effect. Remember to turn off the snow mode after use and switch back to normal driving mode.
