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STARTING AND OPERATING
TRX Modes consist of the following positions:
AUTO – this mode is intended for typical
on-road driving with default settings.
SNOW – this mode maximizes traction with
equal torque split between the front and rear
wheels. The transmission defaults to early
shifting and engine throttle response is soft
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ened to reduce wheel slip. SNOW mode is
only meant to assist and is not a replacement
for safe driving practices during inclement
weather. This feature will reset to AUTO upon
an ignition cycle if not in 4WD Low.
TOW – this mode minimizes transmission
gear changes and adapts the suspension for
towing or hauling heavy loads. Drive torque is
more evenly split between the front and rear
wheels for improved traction. This feature will
reset to AUTO upon an ignition cycle if not in
4WD Low.
SPORT – This mode improves handling capa
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bility through front and rear torque split and
increased suspension control. The transmis
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sion delivers quicker, firmer shifts. Steering
force is increased for improved feedback and
control. This feature will reset to AUTO on an
ignition cycle. SPORT mode is not available
while in 4WD Low.
CUSTOM – This mode allows the driver to
create a custom vehicle configuration that is
saved for quick selection of favorite settings.
The system will return to AUTO mode when
the ignition switch is cycled from RUN to OFF
to RUN, if this mode is selected. While in
CUSTOM Mode the Stability, Transmission,
Steering, Suspension, and paddle shifter
settings may be configured through the
custom mode set-up. This feature will reset to
AUTO on an ignition cycle if not in 4WD Low.
MUD/SAND – This mode maximizes traction
with equal torque split front and rear. Trac
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tion control intervention is reduced to allow
for peak performance on mud or sand. This
feature will reset to AUTO on an ignition cycle
if not in 4WD Low.
ROCK – This mode maximizes rock crawling
competency by increasing torque at the
wheels by using 4WD Low mode. Steering
and throttle are tuned for low speed driving.
This mode can only be used at speeds below
30 mph (48 km/h).
BAJA – This mode provides ideal transmis
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sion shifting to keep the engine in power
band for best performance. Driveline,
steering, and suspension actively adjust for
optimal vehicle dynamic behavior on varying
terrain. This feature will reset to AUTO on an
ignition cycle. BAJA mode is not available
while in 4WD Low.
For further information and description
Active Damping System
This vehicle is equipped with an electronic
controlled damping system. This system
reduces body roll and pitch in many driving
situations including cornering, acceleration and
braking. There are three modes:
Street Mode (Available in drive mode posi
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tions AUTO, SNOW and CUSTOM.) — Used
during highway speeds where a touring
suspension feel is desired.
Sport Mode (Available in drive mode posi
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tions SPORT, TOW, AUTO and CUSTOM.) —
Provides a firm suspension for better
handling.
Baja Mode (Available in drive mode positions
AUTO, CUSTOM, MUD/SAND, ROCK and
BAJA.) — Optimized for high speed off-road
driving.
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