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Old Aug 25, 2022 | 09:57 AM
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Why does that matter though? Especially, when it fully disengage the brakes.
I think it does matter. While I don't use that feature, I have noticed a bit of a jolt engaging DRIVE on loaners that had the feature enabled.
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Originally Posted by mikemu30
I think it does matter. While I don't use that feature, I have noticed a bit of a jolt engaging DRIVE on loaners that had the feature enabled.
Was it on an AWD model?
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Originally Posted by GS4_Fiend
Was it on an AWD model?
I believe so. Our is AWD and the one or two times I had tried it felt the same.
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Originally Posted by GS4_Fiend
Why does that matter though? Especially, when it fully disengage the brakes.
You never said whether you are using or not.
Whatever, try it with or without, it even makes a difference on a "slight" incline or decline.
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For me, a slight nudge has been typical, never thought twice about it.
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