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Snow driving observations in the Lexus GS 350 AWD

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Old 01-29-13, 07:30 PM
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Yeah I have not had a major issue in the snow, I actually tried to slip on some snow in a parking lot and couldn't the car kept correcting itself no fun in the Lexus. I have tried the snow mode but I think it doesn't help as all it does is slow the start off power when you accelerate. Although we had a little snow I had no problem in the snow
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Originally Posted by bigblack06
Yeah I have not had a major issue in the snow, I actually tried to slip on some snow in a parking lot and couldn't the car kept correcting itself no fun in the Lexus. I have tried the snow mode but I think it doesn't help as all it does is slow the start off power when you accelerate. Although we had a little snow I had no problem in the snow
Not sure if this applies to US models, if you hold the TRAC button for 3-5 seconds, you should be able to completely disengage your traction & stability controls. It stays off until you press the TRAC button again or shut off your car. At this point you can start to have fun, responsibly in an empty lot of course.

With winter tires on, it does take more effort to "slide" & go sideways, but it is a lot more predictable & controllable versus all-season tires.
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Originally Posted by InfamousQ
Not sure if this applies to US models, if you hold the TRAC button for 3-5 seconds, you should be able to completely disengage your traction & stability controls. It stays off until you press the TRAC button again or shut off your car. At this point you can start to have fun, responsibly in an empty lot of course.

With winter tires on, it does take more effort to "slide" & go sideways, but it is a lot more predictable & controllable versus all-season tires.
Will try this in an open lot the next time it snows.
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Originally Posted by bigblack06
Will try this in an open lot the next time it snows.
I forgot to mention, your car has to be at a complete stand still or transmission in Parked, otherwise it will not work.
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Originally Posted by InfamousQ
I forgot to mention, your car has to be at a complete stand still or transmission in Parked, otherwise it will not work.
Ok got it.
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