Traction control problem - Slid backwards down hill
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From: PA
UPDATE: Problem solved re: Traction control problem - Slid backwards down hill
I am a new owner of a CT 200. I recently found myself having a terrible time driving in the snow, especially on even a slight hill. I lost traction and actually began to slide backward, unable to stop and almost hit the driver in back of me. I am an experienced driver and not new to driving in these conditions.
Has anyone experienced this? Advice?
PS - I bought snow tires a few months ago and I have had no problem driving over all sorts of snow and ice. Problem solved!
Has anyone experienced this? Advice?
PS - I bought snow tires a few months ago and I have had no problem driving over all sorts of snow and ice. Problem solved!
Last edited by scottiza; Feb 19, 2014 at 05:46 PM. Reason: Problem resolved
Lexus Test Driver
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From: Lake Worth, FL
GET SNOW TIRES!!!! They certainly make a difference and helped me this past Saturday driving home through the snowy mess we had~
the CT is not good in snow/ice, considering there are NO GEARS, NO SNOW/TRACTION OFF BUTTON...
the CT is not good in snow/ice, considering there are NO GEARS, NO SNOW/TRACTION OFF BUTTON...
Driver
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From: Manitoba
The ability to disable traction control would be useful if you are stuck in really deep snow, but it is not a substitute for having winter tires.
Pit Crew
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From: Ca
There is a way to turn off traction control
This procedure takes you step by step how to turn off traction control, haven't tried it but will in case of a need:
http://srmotorcars.blogspot.com/2011...ontrol-on.html
http://srmotorcars.blogspot.com/2011...ontrol-on.html
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From: MD
This procedure takes you step by step how to turn off traction control, haven't tried it but will in case of a need:
http://srmotorcars.blogspot.com/2011...ontrol-on.html
http://srmotorcars.blogspot.com/2011...ontrol-on.html
Thanks for the information, KKM!!
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Step 1. With your foot off the brake press the power button on
Step 2. Make sure the vehicle transmission is in Park setting
Step 3. Press the accelerator pedal completely to the floor and then fully release three times.
Step 4. Press and hold brake pedal
Step 5. Engage transmission into Neutral setting
Step 6. Release brake pedal
Step 7. Press the accelerator pedal completely to the floor and then fully release three times
Step 8. Press and hold brake pedal
Step 9. Engage transmission into Park setting
Step 10. Press the accelerator pedal completely to the floor and then fully release three times
Step 11. In the lower right corner of the instrument cluster you should see ii display Certification Mode
Wicked easy and good to know. We get snow in MD, albeit very little.
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Thanks very much.
By the way, I have also experienced a significant decrease in MPG. I was getting about 43, and with the cold weather, I am now averaging closer to 33. I do use the heat and the seat warmer, but even when they are off, the mileage doesn't improve significantly.
Have you found the same?
By the way, I have also experienced a significant decrease in MPG. I was getting about 43, and with the cold weather, I am now averaging closer to 33. I do use the heat and the seat warmer, but even when they are off, the mileage doesn't improve significantly.
Have you found the same?
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From: MD
Thanks very much.
By the way, I have also experienced a significant decrease in MPG. I was getting about 43, and with the cold weather, I am now averaging closer to 33. I do use the heat and the seat warmer, but even when they are off, the mileage doesn't improve significantly.
Have you found the same?
By the way, I have also experienced a significant decrease in MPG. I was getting about 43, and with the cold weather, I am now averaging closer to 33. I do use the heat and the seat warmer, but even when they are off, the mileage doesn't improve significantly.
Have you found the same?
Lexus Champion
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From: NJ
The roads weren't really plowed last night. I had fun passing people in my CT. Stock wheels with tires. I had sport mode and flew by people at around 35-40 mph when I had grip. The 215 tires help slice through a bit. Way better than the 255 tires I had on my IS250 lmao
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From: Ohio
The CT is horrible in the snow. Also - horrible when coming to a stop on a snowy road. It can be down right scary. I am probably going trade it in on a BMW 328d xdrive or one of the other new AWD diesel's. I have driven in the snow for about 30 years in front wheel drive and awd cars and have never had any issues with the snow. Actually, usually love driving in it.
I also think the CT is very poor in heavy rain conditions too.
Do snow tires make a huge difference? IE... Night and day differences?
I also think the CT is very poor in heavy rain conditions too.
Do snow tires make a huge difference? IE... Night and day differences?
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From: Manitoba
The CT is horrible in the snow. Also - horrible when coming to a stop on a snowy road. It can be down right scary. I am probably going trade it in on a BMW 328d xdrive or one of the other new AWD diesel's. I have driven in the snow for about 30 years in front wheel drive and awd cars and have never had any issues with the snow. Actually, usually love driving in it.
I also think the CT is very poor in heavy rain conditions too.
Do snow tires make a huge difference? IE... Night and day differences?
I also think the CT is very poor in heavy rain conditions too.
Do snow tires make a huge difference? IE... Night and day differences?
Once you have winter tires I bet you'll be nervous about sharing the road with those folks who are on all season tires.