Selectable Drive Modes (If Equipped)
Selectable drive modes deliver a customized driving experience using a variety of electronic vehicle systems. The systems optimize vehicle dynamics and powertrain response based on your selected mode. Systems associated with selectable drive modes are:
- Electronically power assisted steering. See
Steering.
- Electronic stability control and traction control maintain your vehicle control in adverse conditions or high performance driving. See
Stability Control.
- Electronic throttle control enhances the powertrain response to your driving input.
- Adaptive dampers (if equipped).
- Active exhaust adjusts the sound characteristics of your vehicle (if equipped).
Using Selectable Drive Modes
Note:
Your vehicle may have some of the drive modes that follow.
To change the drive mode setting, press the mode button on the instrument panel under the display. The first press illuminates the selected mode, subsequent presses change the selected mode.
Note:
Mode changes are not available when the ignition is off or when the transmission is in reverse (R). Some modes may be unavailable when the transmission is in drive (D) or sport (S).
Modes:
- Normal – Best suited for everyday driving. If your vehicle has adaptive dampers, the suspension delivers a balanced combination of comfort and handling. Selectable steering defaults to normal but can be changed using the steering button.
- Sport – Engages when you shift your automatic transmission into sport (S). Sport mode increases throttle response and helps your vehicle accelerate faster, but does not change the vehicle dynamics or stability system.
- Sport+ – Best suited for spirited driving. This mode increases throttle response, and if your vehicle has active exhaust, it takes on a more powerful tone. If your vehicle has adaptive dampers, the suspension becomes stiffer, body motion reduces and the steering becomes more precise. Selectable steering defaults to sport. Depending on vehicle configuration, you may be able to change the selectable steering setting by pressing the steering button.
- Track – Provides a performance driving experience. Throttle response increases, and if your vehicle has active exhaust, it takes on a more powerful tone. A performance oriented traction control mode is automatically utilized. In this mode, traction control intervention is reduced and tuned specifically for track usage only. This mode is not intended for public roads. See
Using Stability Control.
If your vehicle is equipped with adaptive dampers, the suspension is optimized for transient handling maneuvers. This mode offers maximum control and confidence in handling on road courses or auto-cross style events. Selectable steering defaults to sport. Depending on vehicle configuration, you could change the selectable steering setting by pressing the steering button.
- Drag Strip - Provides a performance driving experience tailored to driving on a drag strip. The engine responds directly to your inputs, and if your vehicle has active exhaust, it takes on a more powerful tone. This mode is not intended for public roads. If your vehicle has adaptive dampers, the setting is optimized for straight line maximum acceleration. Selectable steering defaults to sport. Depending on vehicle configuration, you could change the selectable steering setting by pressing the steering button.
- Snow/Wet - Provides a confident handling driving experience during poor weather. If your vehicle has adaptive dampers, the suspension delivers a balanced combination of comfort and handling. Selectable steering defaults to normal. Depending on vehicle configuration, you could change the selectable steering setting by pressing the steering button.
Using MyMode (If Equipped)
You can use MyMode to create a unique drive mode.
To create or save MyMode, press the button on the steering wheel and access the menu. See
General Information.
The available systems display. Select your desired settings using the appropriate buttons and menus. Press and hold OK to save your settings. MyMode is added to the drive mode list and can be selected the next time you drive your vehicle.
Note:
The system has diagnostic checks that continuously monitor the system to make sure it properly operates. If a mode is unavailable due to a system fault or change in gear position, the selected mode defaults to normal.
Note:
Pre-Collision Assist is automatically disabled when track mode is selected. See
Pre-Collision Assist.
Note:
If your vehicle has adaptive dampers, the steering setting is optimized to work with each drive mode. Other steering settings may not be available.
Selectable Steering
Note:
The steering setting defaults to normal if the battery is disconnected or removed.
Press the steering button on the instrument panel to change the steering feel. The first press illuminates the selected mode. Each time you press the button, it changes the mode.
Modes:
- Normal - Default factory setting.
- Sport - Slightly higher effort required for steering with more road force felt through the steering wheel.
- Comfort - Slightly less effort required for steering with less road force felt through the steering wheel.
Note:
A soft feedback bump in the steering wheel may be felt after you make a selection.
Adaptive Dampers (If Equipped)
Press the button on the steering wheel to adjust the suspension. The first press illuminates the current mode. Each time you press the button, it changes the mode.
Adaptive damper modes:
- Normal — Available in normal and sport drive modes.
- Sport — Available in normal, sport and track drive modes.
- Track — Available only in track drive mode.
- Drag Strip — Available only in drag strip drive mode.
Active Exhaust (If Equipped)
Press the button on the instrument panel under the display to adjust the tone of the exhaust.
Active Exhaust modes:
- Quiet - Lowers the noise of the exhaust.
- Normal - Default factory setting.
- Sport - Raises the noise of the exhaust.
- Track - Tunes the exhaust for track performance.
Note:
The track exhaust mode setting is only for use at tracks and not for use on public roadways. Use of this setting results in increased exterior noise, which may not meet state and local laws and regulations. It is the obligation of the driver to operate the vehicle in a manner that complies with state and local requirements. Only use the track exhaust mode setting at a competition track or an off-road course where elevated exterior vehicle noise is acceptable.
Rev Match (If Equipped)
This feature provides a smoother driving experience, particularly during a downshift event. This is accomplished by a shift position prediction that commands a quick engine RPM match to the selected gear. You can switch this feature on and off through the information display. See
General Information.
Note:
The system remembers your last selection through ignition cycles.