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Driving off-highway with AWD vehicles
AWD vehicles are equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough roads and have operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the highway. ...

Switching off AdvanceTrac
If the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand, and seems to lose engine power, switching off certain features of the AdvanceTrac system may be beneficial because the wheels are allowed to spin. Thi ...

Remote start climate operation (if equipped)
The climate control system will condition the cabin temperature during remote start. Engine idle may increase to help with adjusting the cabin temperature. Note: No climate control adjustments ...