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What is the rockdirt mode?

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KennedyDella

07/29/25 11:01pm

rockdirt is the mountain and dirt road mode. The following are related introductions to other modes: 1. ECO button: This is the "eco-driving mode", which is suitable for owners who do not have high requirements for the vehicle and only pursue fuel economy. 2. SPORT button: Sport mode. After turning on this switch, the dashboard will light up the SPORT indicator, and the background display of the instrument panel will turn red. In this mode, the vehicle accelerates quickly with a sense of push-back, making it suitable for owners who frequently overtake on highways or have high acceleration demands. This mode consumes more fuel and reduces the vehicle's fuel economy. 3. SNOW button: Snow mode. In this mode, the computer controls the torque output of the wheels to ensure they do not slip, allowing the vehicle to start smoothly and maintain directional control.

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VonVivienne

08/16/25 12:53am

I've been driving off-road vehicles for seven or eight years, and the rock/dirt mode is the ultimate trick for tackling mixed gravel and mud conditions. The vehicle's four-wheel-drive system redistributes torque in this mode, with throttle response becoming sluggish to prevent skidding, while the differential lock automatically engages to prevent wheel spin. Last time I got stuck in riverside marshland, switching to this mode immediately gave the tires grip, and with the tires biting into the rocks, I powered right out. Just be aware this mode is a real gas guzzler—you've got to turn it off right away on paved roads, or the drivetrain won't hold up.

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JaydenRose

10/18/25 6:20am

Last time I accompanied a friend to test drive a rugged off-road vehicle, the salesperson specifically demonstrated the rockdirt mode. This mode is controlled by a knob on the center console, and when activated, an orange off-road icon appears on the dashboard. The principle is actually quite simple: it automatically disengages the electronic traction control to allow the wheels to spin wildly and fling mud, while the transmission stays in low gear without upshifting. I tried it on a steep quarry slope—with this mode on, the tires gripped the gravel with loud cracks, and even with the chassis raised by two centimeters, there was no fear of scraping the undercarriage. But using it in the city would definitely wreck the car, as it puts too much load on the driveshaft.

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