What do the driving modes actually do?
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What do the driving modes actually do?
I have a 2015 (new shape) XF R Sport. The driving modes are Dynamic, Normal, Eco and Snow. What are the actual differences? Especially interested in dynamic - what does it really do??
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dynamic will increase your rev range thorugh the entire gear set. For example, your second to third gear shift will happen about 2k RPM's higher than normal. It will hold 3rd gear alot longer than that. Keeps the car in the meat of the tourque curve. Eco..saves gas by turning your engine off when stopped, cant remember what snow does, ...its all in the manual
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Thanks Cherry!!
My XF is a manual so your rev range answer I guess is more relevant to an automatic.
I guess I wondered whether in dynamic you get the full 180bhp other than in normal when it may be a bit less. Also, does the suspension stiffen or does it change any other settings like that in dynamic? And I've also heard somewhere that in dynamic the car "learns" your driving style but not sure whether to believe this.
My XF is a manual so your rev range answer I guess is more relevant to an automatic.
I guess I wondered whether in dynamic you get the full 180bhp other than in normal when it may be a bit less. Also, does the suspension stiffen or does it change any other settings like that in dynamic? And I've also heard somewhere that in dynamic the car "learns" your driving style but not sure whether to believe this.
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The clue is in the OP's first sentence, it's a "new shape" XF ie an X260. It's also a 4 pot Ingenium diesel, on which you can get a manual trans.
This thread should be moved to the X260 section.
This thread should be moved to the X260 section.
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I've moved your question from X250 to X260 forum. This is the place to post technical questions about your model.
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Thanks Cherry!!
My XF is a manual so your rev range answer I guess is more relevant to an automatic.
I guess I wondered whether in dynamic you get the full 180bhp other than in normal when it may be a bit less. Also, does the suspension stiffen or does it change any other settings like that in dynamic? And I've also heard somewhere that in dynamic the car "learns" your driving style but not sure whether to believe this.
My XF is a manual so your rev range answer I guess is more relevant to an automatic.
I guess I wondered whether in dynamic you get the full 180bhp other than in normal when it may be a bit less. Also, does the suspension stiffen or does it change any other settings like that in dynamic? And I've also heard somewhere that in dynamic the car "learns" your driving style but not sure whether to believe this.
The Dynamic setting firms up engine response to acceleration - trying flooring the throttle first in Eco and then in Dynamic for extreme comparisons. Suspension is also noticeably tightened. I drive exclusively in Dynamic, but always have to remember to switch over first thing in the morning. In the dark winter months it is easy because you miss the red tick marks around the speedometer and rev counter...
The Snow / Ice setting similarly cuts down the power and combined with higher gear makes driving very much safer and easier, I can testify to that.
Enjoy your XF!