AUTO Mode (SNOW Mode Switch: OFF)

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Electronic control allows optimal distribution of torque to front/rear wheels to match road conditions.
Makes possible stable driving, with no wheel spin, on slippery surfaces.
On roads which do not require AWD, it contributes to improved fuel economy by driving in conditions close to rear-wheel drive.
Sensor inputs determine the vehicle's turning condition, and in response tight cornering/braking are controlled by distributing optimum torque to front wheels.