Contents: Arrangement of elements ⇩ Review ⇩
Arrangement of elements
| Pos. | Spare part number | Name |
| 1 | - | Terrain Response System Switch |
Review
The Terrain Response™ system allows the driver to select a program that provides the right traction and vehicle dynamics for the road conditions. The system cannot be switched off. Program that provides for switching off special programs ("Special Programs off"), is active by default and is suitable for all normal road conditions. Three special programs cover all types of surfaces.
The system is controlled by a rotary control located on the central console, in front of the gear selector lever. The rotary control allows you to select one of four programs:
- Special programs off.
- Grass/Gravel/Snow (program "Grass/gravel/snow").
- Mud/Ruts (program "Mud/ruts").
- Sand (program "Sand").
The rotary control can be turned 360 degrees and further in either direction to select programs in sequence. If the vehicle is equipped with Terrain Response, it also features a high-level instrument cluster with a message center that displays the selected program.
The Terrain Response system integrates a number of subsystems to ensure that the vehicle's performance characteristics are appropriate for the selected surface. The Terrain Response system uses the following subsystems:
- Engine management system.
- Automatic transmission (if available).
- Clutch, active on demand
- Brake system (ABS/DSC/ETC/HDC functions).
The rotary control switch block also houses the Terrain Response control module. The control module detects the selected rotary control position and transmits a signal via the high-speed CAN bus, which is received by the control modules of each subsystem. Each of these control modules contains software that enters the correct operating parameters into the monitored system, taking into account the selected Terrain Response mode. In addition, the control modules provide feedback within the selected program, which allows the Terrain Response control module to monitor the transition of all systems to the correct operating parameters.
The information is transmitted to the driver as a message on the message center display on the instrument panel. The message tells the driver what actions can be taken to optimize the vehicle's performance in light of the driving conditions.
The Terrain Response system's automatic assistance and information displayed on the display will be especially useful for drivers who have no experience of off-road driving. An experienced driver can select special programs for extreme conditions, allowing control over the operation of vehicle systems (for example, throttle parameters, gear shifting or traction control) that is not possible on vehicles without the Terrain Response system.
Vehicles equipped with the Stop/Start system - starting from 2010 MY
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When special programs of the Terrain Response system are activated, the Stop/Start system is disabled.
However, if the Terrain Response system is activated when the engine is switched off in Stop/Start mode, the engine will be restarted automatically. If the Stop/Start system does not detect the driver present at this time, for example if the driver's seat belt is not fastened or a door is open, the engine will not restart. The Stop/Start system prompts the driver to press the clutch pedal to start the engine. The message centre will then display the message "RESTART REQUIRED PRESS CLUTCH". For further information, refer to the chapter: Starting system (303-06C Starting system - 2.2L Duratorq - Td4, Vehicles manufactured from 03/2009 onwards, Description and operation).
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