DRIVING AND OPERATING 203Track Mode operation after a shortperiod when no spirited driving isdetected.Driver Mode Control SwitchThe Driver Mode Control has three orfour modes: Tour, Sport, Snow/Ice,and Track. The Track Mode is forV-Sport and V-Series models only.Press y or z on the MODE switchon the center console to make a modeselection. The first press of the switchwill show the current mode.Subsequent presses will scroll thoughthe available modes. The Tour andSport Modes will feel similar on asmooth road. Select a new settingwhenever driving conditions change.Tour ModeUse for normal city and highwaydriving to provide a smooth, soft ride.Sport ModeUse where road conditions or personalpreference demand a more controlledresponse.When selected, the Sport Modeindicator will display.Snow/Ice ModeUse when more traction is neededduring slippery conditions.When selected, the Snow/Ice Modeindicator will display.This feature is not intended for usewhen the vehicle is stuck in sand,mud, ice, snow, or gravel. If thevehicle becomes stuck, see If theVehicle Is Stuck 0 183.Track Mode (V-Sport andV-Series Only)Use when maximum vehicle handlingis desired.When selected, the Track Modeindicator will display.When in Track Mode, the automatictransmission and steering willfunction similar to Sport Mode. Theaccelerator pedal is adjusted to givemaximum control during the highestlevel of spirited driving. The MagneticRide Control will be set to theoptimum level for vehicleresponsiveness. Competitive DrivingMode or Performance TractionManagement (PTM) can be accessedthrough this mode.There are six attributes that vary bymode shown below. Not all vehicleshave all features, depending on thevehicle options.
