(In reading over the manual, this is my interpretation of these modes. If anyone has more info or another opinion, add to the thread.)
SPORT MODE: According to the manual, it changes the behavior of the engine, transmission (?), and steering.
It obviously changes the throttle mapping, I can feel that. Basically, however far you press your foot on the gas, it applies more throttle to the engine than in the normal mode. This really doesn't increase performance at all, but makes the car seem faster.
I don't see how sport mode can change anything about the transmission behavior in a manual tranny car. Maybe that text in the manual was lifted from another car with a DCT or automatic.
I personally don't really feel a change in the steering between normal and sport mode. I guess it either (most likely) stiffens the steering, or possibly instead makes it easier. Do you guys feel a difference in the steering in the different modes?
EXPERT MODE: This has to do with the TRAC (traction control) and VSC (Stability control).
I believe to turn TRAC AND VSC totally off, you hold the button for over three seconds. Then TRAC OFF and VSC OFF lights go on.
It seems like the expert mode is different, I think it reduces the influence of the TRAC and VSC, but doesn't turn them off completely. The manual says in expert mode "the engine and brakes may be controlled depending on the vehicle behavior."
To go into expert mode, you have to be in sport mode or custom drive mode, then you just press the stability button (not for 3 seconds). Then TRAC OFF and VSC OFF and EXPERT lights go on.
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Does that all seem right? Anyone have other thoughts or info?
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SPORT MODE: According to the manual, it changes the behavior of the engine, transmission (?), and steering.
It obviously changes the throttle mapping, I can feel that. Basically, however far you press your foot on the gas, it applies more throttle to the engine than in the normal mode. This really doesn't increase performance at all, but makes the car seem faster.
I don't see how sport mode can change anything about the transmission behavior in a manual tranny car. Maybe that text in the manual was lifted from another car with a DCT or automatic.
I personally don't really feel a change in the steering between normal and sport mode. I guess it either (most likely) stiffens the steering, or possibly instead makes it easier. Do you guys feel a difference in the steering in the different modes?
EXPERT MODE: This has to do with the TRAC (traction control) and VSC (Stability control).
I believe to turn TRAC AND VSC totally off, you hold the button for over three seconds. Then TRAC OFF and VSC OFF lights go on.
It seems like the expert mode is different, I think it reduces the influence of the TRAC and VSC, but doesn't turn them off completely. The manual says in expert mode "the engine and brakes may be controlled depending on the vehicle behavior."
To go into expert mode, you have to be in sport mode or custom drive mode, then you just press the stability button (not for 3 seconds). Then TRAC OFF and VSC OFF and EXPERT lights go on.
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Does that all seem right? Anyone have other thoughts or info?
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