I haven't seen any detailed descriptions of Jag AWD beyond the brief explanations offered in the sales brochures. I put on the ICT ASI Suite/All Surface Information display showing the front/rear biasing in the "Power Distribution" graphic, and hit the gas (that is, hit the diesel) while turning sharply onto a dirt road.
Here is what I found:
1) the front drive went to maximum (is that 50/50? It looks like it in the graphic)
2) the bias stayed while driving straight on the dirt road (there was no obvious wheel slip to keep it locked at maximum)
3) the bias stayed while driving straight after transitioning to pavement
4) the front bias immediately went away when turning on the pavement
I guess this makes sense since the car can tell the most about wheel slip when turning, and can't tell if the traction has gotten better when going gently in a straight line so keeps it in that mode until it has evidence that the traction has changed.
Anyone have knowledge or experience on the AWD functionality and detailed behavior? Interested in knowing more...
Here is what I found:
1) the front drive went to maximum (is that 50/50? It looks like it in the graphic)
2) the bias stayed while driving straight on the dirt road (there was no obvious wheel slip to keep it locked at maximum)
3) the bias stayed while driving straight after transitioning to pavement
4) the front bias immediately went away when turning on the pavement
I guess this makes sense since the car can tell the most about wheel slip when turning, and can't tell if the traction has gotten better when going gently in a straight line so keeps it in that mode until it has evidence that the traction has changed.
Anyone have knowledge or experience on the AWD functionality and detailed behavior? Interested in knowing more...