Get Driving -> Drive Modes Guide for Aston Martin Dbx SUV 2020

Drive Modes

This vehicle has 5 set drive modes available to the driver. GT,

Sport, Sport+, Terrain and Terrain+ and a driver customisable

Individual setting. Use the drive mode up (A) and down (B)

buttons to cycle through the different drive modes.

Warning: It is the driver's responsibility to drive safely

according to the law and with due regard to prevailing

conditions.

Warning: Electronic Stability Program (ESP) must never

let the driver be tempted into taking risks which could affect

his or her safety or that of other road users. ESP cannot

overcome consequences of driving with too much speed for

prevailing conditions.

Caution: If repair or replacement of the steering or other

surrounding equipment is necessary, always refer to your

Aston Martin Dealer. There is a sensor in the steering system

which detects steering angle. If the centre position of the

steering deviates, the ESP may not operate correctly.

Caution: ESP may not operate correctly when using tire

chains or a temporary spare tire.

Caution: Use tires of the same manufacturer, brand, type,

tread pattern and correct size specified in this handbook for

this vehicle on all four road wheels. Do not mix new and worn

tires on the same axle.

Each drive mode affects the calibration settings of the below

vehicle systems:

• ABS and ESP.

• Engine.

• Transmission.

• Suspension.

• Active roll control.

• Steering weight.

• Exhaust.

5.8 Driving

GT Mode

Sport+ Mode

GT mode provides a default comfort setting, best suited to casual

and motorway driving. The transmission is set to use a base

transmission calibration when in Drive to suit a touring style of

driving and is biased towards comfort. ESP is adjusted for

maximum stabilisation.

Warning: Sport+ mode is only intended for use on dry

roads. Greater driver input will be required to maintain

vehicle stability.

Warning: It is not recommended to drive the vehicle in

Sport+ mode or with ESP Off when a roof load is attached

due to the higher centre of gravity and the vehicle's stability

settings. There is increased risk of and accident which can

cause serious injury or death.

Sport Mode

Sport mode uses a more aggressive calibration when in Drive, yet

still comfortable enough to be used for general driving. The

exhaust bypass valves operate at lower engine speed to give a

sense of increase driver involvement. Suspension ride height is

lowered by 15 mm to high speed stage one to provide a lower

centre of gravity and improved aerodynamics, and steering efforts

are also increased to provide more driver feedback. Active roll

control uses a stiffer profile than GT mode to provide greater

stability at higher speeds.

Sport+ mode is intended for use on dry roads with good grip

levels, as stabilisation control provided by ESP and ABS systems is

reduced compared to Sport mode whilst set at the same high

speed stage one ride height. Higher levels of wheel slip will be

allowed and there will be less stabilisation to yaw angle. The

transmission is now set to use an even more aggressive calibration

than used in Sport mode, with the exhaust bypass valves also

revised to open at lower engine loads and speed. The centre

differential settings are adjusted to provide an increased bias of

drive torque to the rear axle, delivering similar dynamic

performance to that of a rear wheel drive vehicle. Active roll

control provides further stiffness than Sport mode.

Driving 5.9

Terrain Mode

Terrain and Terrain+ modes are intended to be used with All-

Season tires (Refer to ’All Season Tires’, page 11.18).

Terrain+ Mode

Terrain+ increases the ride height relative to Terrain by a further

20 mm, whilst keeping the same ESP settings. Terrain+ is

intended for use at low speed in challenging terrain and

obstacles. Because the ride height is increased the available

wheel travel is reduced by a corresponding amount and this will

compromise ride comfort and traction in extreme scenarios.

Because of this for most driving on low grip surfaces Terrain mode

should be used unless additional ground clearance of Terrain+ is

required. If the vehicle is driven at speeds greater than 30 km/h

(18 mph) for greater than 10 seconds, or above 40 km/h (25

mph), the suspension will lower to the ride height found in

Terrain mode. The suspension ride height will be increased again

once the vehicle speed falls below 30 km/h (18 mph).

Terrain mode increases ride height relative to GT mode by

approximately 25 mm. ESP stabilisation settings are biased to

improve performance in an off-road environment, by allowing

more wheel slip to enhance driveability and braking performance

on low grip surfaces. In certain circumstances the higher levels of

slip and corresponding reduction in yaw stabilisation may require

greater driver input to stabilise the vehicle. Active roll control is

set to allow greater wheel movement at lower speed to give

greater wheel contact on loose surfaces. Engine and transmission

is set to a more off road bias by providing a more linear throttle

profile and early changes into 2nd gear. If the vehicle is driven at

speeds greater than 70 km/h (44 mph) for greater than 10

seconds, or above 80 km/h (50 mph), the suspension will lower

to the standard ride height found in GT mode. The suspension

ride height will be increased again once the vehicle speed falls

below 70 km/h (44 mph).

Individual

Individual mode uses custom settings set by the driver in the

infotainment system (Refer to ’Drive Modes’, page 10.2).

ESP

The ESP can be manually set in the infotainment system (Refer to

’Assistance’, page 10.3).

5.10 Driving

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Speed

Limiter

High Speed Height Adjustment

High Speed Stage One

Warning: Only use ACC or the variable speed limiter if

road and traffic conditions are appropriate for maintaining a

steady speed for a prolonged period. If you do not, the

vehicle may cause an accident or collision resulting in death

or serious injury.

Standard ride height for Sport and Sport+ modes.

If the vehicle is driven above 160 km/h (100 mph) for more than

10 seconds whilst at standard ride height, the suspension will

lower by 15 mm. The suspension will raise when vehicle speed

drops below 80 km/h (50 mph) for 20 seconds, or immediately if

the speed drops below 50 km/h (30 mph).

Warning: Both ACC and the variable speed limiter are

aids and cannot take into account road, weather or traffic

conditions. You are responsible for vehicle speed, braking,

controlling the distance to any vehicle(s) in front and for

staying in the correct lane.

High Speed Stage Two

If the vehicle is driven above 200 km/h (125 mph) for more than

5 seconds, the suspension will lower by a further 5 mm. The

suspension will raise when vehicle speed drops below 130 km/h

(80 mph) for 20 seconds, or immediately if the speed drops

below 50 km/h (30 mph).

The ACC system should not be used when:

• road and traffic conditions do not allow you to maintain a

constant speed, e.g. in heavy traffic or on winding roads.

• driving on smooth or slippery roads. Braking or accelerating

can cause the drive wheels to lose traction and the vehicle

could then skid.

• visibility is poor, such as fog, heavy rain or snow.

Driving 5.11

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