Snow Switch

captaindsc · December 20, 2003

well the topic says it all really,

what does the snow switch do exactly on the vertex.

I thought I better find out before the snow comes.

I noticed that the abs does not help the car much in the frost, it just stops you braking.Does this switch compensate somehow and when should it be used, eg can you drive on the motorway with it on or is it only for low speeds.

ColinBarber · December 20, 2003

You can drive on motorways with the snow mode on.

It reduces the throttle sensitivity - you have to press the pedal down futher to get the same throttle opening and it increases the sensitivity of the traction control.

Fargo · December 20, 2003

"if you press it, snow will come"

ColinBarber · December 20, 2003

"if you press it, snow will come"

We should all put our cars in snow mode on Wednesday :hohoho:

captaindsc · December 20, 2003

thanks for the quick replies.

I will press the switch on xmas day as I have had a bet on a white one.

alankelly007 · December 20, 2003

Tried the snow button last week. I noticed an instant improvement in mpg (obviously as it lowers engine output). I'm a bit heavy footed, has anybody noticed an improvement on a long journey?

captaindsc · December 20, 2003

I often travel 175 miles to work and 175 miles back.

I find I can just about do it on a full tank of optimax if I take my time e.g. set cruise to its max (67m.p.h.).

Will try it in snow mode and let you know.

ColinBarber · December 20, 2003

If you keep moving the throttle pedal snow mode will help as small movements have less effect.

I also find snow mode useful in very heavy traffic, makes the car smoother to drive.

With cruise set, snow mode shouldn't make any difference as the car still has to maintain the speed and this will require the same amount of power. I find that I can drive more economically myself than the cruise control however if your not careful you start to increase the speed.