134Driving and operatingDrive systems
All-wheel drive All-wheel drive is an active-on-
demand system that engages
automatically, with no action required
by the driver. Depending on the
driving environment, the vehicle
switches between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive, to give the
vehicle more traction and stability
when necessary.
If the front wheels begin to slip, the
rear wheels will automatically begin to drive the vehicle as required. More
torque is transferred to the wheels
that have the most traction, so the
vehicle has optimum grip at all times. There may be a slight engagement
noise during hard use.
As well as enabling the vehicle to be
driven off-road, this system also
enables the vehicle to be driven on
normal roads without incurring
excessive tyre and drivetrain wear or
causing poor control.Ensure tyres (including the spare) are
inflated to the correct pressure
3 207 and are suitable for the
prevailing road conditions. For
optimum system performance, the
vehicle's tyres should not have
varying degrees of wear.
If control indicator B flashes in the
instrument cluster during driving, All- wheel drive is temporarily disabled. If B flashes continuously, there is a fault
in the system; seek the assistance of
a workshop.
All-wheel drive control indicator B
3 86.
On-road driving The increased traction of All-wheel
drive vehicles offers greater driving
control in adverse road conditions,
particularly heavy snow and ice.
However, All-wheel drive vehicles are
not "skid-proof" and do not decrease
stopping distances.
All-wheel drive vehicles have a higher
centre of gravity than conventional
vehicles. Always approach curves at
an appropriate driving speed. Do notattempt to go as fast through turns as
you might in a conventional vehicle.
Strong crosswinds can affect the normal steering of the vehicle. Drive
slower under strong crosswind
conditions.
Off-road driving ■ Avoid protruding objects (such as rocks or tree stumps) that maydamage the underbody and tyres of
your vehicle.
■ Test the brakes after operating in mud, to clear excess mud from the
braking surfaces.
■ Grip the steering wheel when travelling over rough terrain.
Terrain conditions can cause rapid
and unexpected movement in the
steering.
The ground clearance, ramp angle,
angle of approach and departure and wading depth need to be considered,
especially in hilly conditions and
when wading, to prevent the vehicle
becoming stuck and possibly
damaged.
Vehicle dimensions 3 204.
204Technical dataVehicle weight
Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment Manual transmission / Automatic transmission.EngineAll-wheel driveFront-wheel driveA 24 XF1825-1885 / 1845-19051750-1810 / -A 30 XF- / 1875-1935- / -A 22 DM1911-1971 / 1936-19961836-1896 / 1861-1921A 22 DMH1911-1971 / 1936-1996- / -Vehicle dimensionsLength [mm]4596Width [mm]1850Height with roof rails [mm]1761Height without roof rails [mm]1717Wheelbase [mm]2707Track width [mm]
Front1569Rear1576
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Tailgate open ............................... 91
Tail lights ................................... 164
Technical data ............................ 202
Three-point seat belt .................... 42
Tools .......................................... 173
Top-tether fastening eyes ............55
Tow bar....................................... 147
Towing ................................ 147, 188
Towing another vehicle .............190
Towing a trailer ........................... 147
Towing equipment .....................148
Towing the vehicle .....................188
Trailer coupling ........................... 147
Trailer indicator ............................ 91
Trailer stability assist .................150
Trailer towing ............................. 147
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display ...........81, 129
Tread depth ............................... 178
Trip computer in Board-Info- Display ................................... 101
Trip computer in Graphic-Info- Display or Colour-Info-Display 102
Trip odometer .............................. 80
Turn and lane-change signals ...109
Turn signal ................................... 84
Tyre chains ................................ 179
Tyre changing ............................. 182
Tyre designations ......................175Tyre pressure ....................100, 176
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 100, 176
Tyre pressures ........................... 207
Tyre repair kit ............................. 179
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 178
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 87, 142
Underseat storage .......................58
Upholstery, cleaning ...................192
Upshift .......................................... 86
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 157
Vehicle checks............................ 152
Vehicle data ................................ 199
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 208
Vehicle dimensions .................... 204
Vehicle Identification Number ....197
Vehicle jack ................................ 173
Vehicle security ............................ 24
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 151
Vehicle tools ............................... 173
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 204
Ventilation ................................... 115W
Warning chimes ........................... 99
Warning lights ............................... 80
Warning triangle .......................... 70
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 156
Washing the vehicle ...................190
Welcome lighting ........................113
Wheel changing .........................182
Wheel covers ............................. 179
Wheels and tyres .......................175
Windows ....................................... 30
Windscreen................................... 30
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........74
Winter tyres ............................... 175
Wiper blade replacement ..........160
X
Xenon headlights .......................162
