Magnetic Ride Control™The vehicle may have the MagneRide control system.MagneRide constantly checks speed, wheel position,lift/dive and steering of the vehicle. The damping force foreach shock absorber and adjustment level is chosen forthe best ride and handling.MagneRide also works with the tow/haul switch that,when engaged, will provide more firmness from the shockabsorbers. This added control gives better ride andhandling when carrying heavy loads or towing a trailer.See Tow/Haul Mode on page 2-33 for more information.Road Sensing SuspensionThe Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) feature providessuperior vehicle ride and handling under a variety ofpassenger and loading conditions.The system is fully automatic and uses a computercontroller to continuously monitor vehicle speed, wheelto body position, lift/dive and steering position of thevehicle. The controller then sends signals to each shockabsorber to independently adjust the damping level toprovide the optimum vehicle ride.RSS also interacts with the tow/haul mode that, whenengaged, will provide additional control of the shockabsorbers. This additional control results in betterride and handling characteristics when the vehicle isloaded or towing a trailer. See “Tow/Haul Mode” underTowing a Trailer on page 5-44.Locking Rear AxleVehicles with a locking rear axle can give more tractionon snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like astandard axle most of the time, but when traction islow, this feature will allow the rear wheel with themost traction to move the vehicle.All-Wheel Drive (AWD) SystemIf the vehicle has this feature, engine power is sent to allfour wheels when extra traction is needed. This is likefour-wheel drive, but there is no separate lever or switchto engage or disengage the front axle. It is fully automatic,and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions.If the vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see “Four-WheelDrive” in the Two-mode Hybrid Supplement.5-9
