Nov 08, 2023
Hi Folks,
What settings would you use to ascend a steep icy/snowy hill from a standstill? My vehicle is a Badlands Bronco Sport.
Slippery mode - Yes or no? (I say yes)
4x4 Lock on or off ? (I say it does not matter if you use Slippery Mode)
Rear Diff Lock on or off? (I say off)
Use Trail Control or not use it? (I don't know if it would help or hurt)
If you have had some experience with this scenario, I'd appreciate any comments you offer. Thx
ps - Yes, I know the image does not convey a crazy challenge, but when the plow guy can't get in, or there is an inch of ice under a foot of snow, that hill is absolutely a tricky ascent. I can't make a run at it due to the terrain not seen in the bottom left of image. Let's leave tires out of the chat. I know winter tires matter a LOT.
What settings would you use to ascend a steep icy/snowy hill from a standstill? My vehicle is a Badlands Bronco Sport.
Slippery mode - Yes or no? (I say yes)
4x4 Lock on or off ? (I say it does not matter if you use Slippery Mode)
Rear Diff Lock on or off? (I say off)
Use Trail Control or not use it? (I don't know if it would help or hurt)
If you have had some experience with this scenario, I'd appreciate any comments you offer. Thx
ps - Yes, I know the image does not convey a crazy challenge, but when the plow guy can't get in, or there is an inch of ice under a foot of snow, that hill is absolutely a tricky ascent. I can't make a run at it due to the terrain not seen in the bottom left of image. Let's leave tires out of the chat. I know winter tires matter a LOT.