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So I have slippery mode on the mode dial in my BB and access to "TRACTION" on my touch screen. Should I activate both when I have to drive on ice tomorrow for the first time?
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So I have a 2024, I checked my manual before I gave my opinion. The traction button is for regular traction control. Using the slippery mode will enhance this feature. It you are stuck in snow or mud, switching the traction “off” may help you get unstuck.
In my MINI, I switch it off when I am in racer mode.
In my MINI, I switch it off when I am in racer mode.
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You can use the Slippery mode if you want. It just pulls back the throttle response a bit so you don't break traction. I usually just stay in Normal mode and accomplish the same thing by throttling with a light foot. Keep Traction Control on despite what some might say about it. The Bronco Sport has an excellent TC system and will straighten the vehicle out if you start to slide one way or another. It does this so fast that you'll never realize you were going out of control. Now, as Rockboz said, if you do get stuck it will help to turn the TC off to get out of a jam because now you want the wheels to keep spinning to work your way out but once you're out you'd be wise to turn it back on.
Of course if you're doing donuts in an empty parking lot, turn off the TC and have a blast.
The BS has a good drive system. You'll go fine. Worry more about other drivers and stopping.
And when you have a chance to do so safely, give it some throttle and mash on the brakes. Its the only way you'll get the feel of the vehicle and conditions.
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This is also helpful. I took a test drive in the conditions on a quick trip to the store and noticed what you stated about slippery just keeping you from throttling too fast. This is all very new to a Floridian. Thanks!
It doesn't take much and you don't have to be going fast.
Any uncrowded parking lot, or stretch of quiet, flat road will do.
Just try to make the tires spin. Whether they do or don't, you'll get a feel of how much you can expect from it.
Same for braking.
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Leave it in NORMAL and the let the computer do the thinking for you. If you get stuck then you can try turning Traction Control off (allows wheel spin) and SLIPPERY mode on (keeps revs down). Your owner's manual warns against using SLIPPERY mode on dry pavement, so I would only use it if you get stuck. Otherwise you'll be constantly switching it on and off as you go from ice to dry pavement.
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If it is truly ice, I’d suggest staying off the road altogether because no drive system will help. If it’s packed or wet snow “ slippery“ , suggest “Slippery mode” because that will retard the acceleration to avoid wheelspin. Remember to leave more space for decelerating when stopping and slippery mode will do some downshifting for you as well. Remember it’s easy to get up to speed with a 4 wheel drive vehicle, but stopping is the real challenge ….
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