Driving characteristics

Explore the features that affect driving performance and dynamics. This allows you to customize your driving experience.
A vehicle driving on a road
Your vehicle has several features that affect the driving dynamics and performance.
Drive modesYour vehicle has different drive modes to choose from, which are suited for different kinds of driving. Selecting a drive mode changes the driving dynamics and can sometimes affect what settings are available.
Manual gear shifting Even though your vehicle has an automatic transmission, you can enable manual gear shifting by selecting gear M.
Start and stopThe start and stop feature reduces fuel consumption and emissions by letting you temporarily turn the engine off during brief stops while keeping the vehicle's systems active.
Launch featureLaunch can be used when you need maximum acceleration from a standstill, such as when starting your vehicle on a steep incline.
Steering feelAdjusting the steering feel affects the steering wheel resistance and firmness.
Suspension feelThe suspension feel affects ride quality and can be adjusted in the center display.
Electronic stability control1Your vehicle has automatic stability control systems in place that can help to prevent skidding.

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