Driving characteristics

Explore the features that affect driving performance and dynamics. This can allow you to customise your driving experience.
A car driving on a road
Your car has several features that affect the driving dynamics and performance.
Drive modesYour car 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 car has an automatic gearbox, 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 car's systems active.
Launch featureLaunch can be used when you need maximum acceleration from a standstill, such as when starting your car on a steep incline.
Steering feelAdjusting the steering feel affects the steering wheel resistance and firmness.
Suspension feelThe suspension feel affects the ride quality and can be adjusted in the centre display.
Electronic stability control1Your car has automatic stability control systems in place that can help to prevent skidding.