GR Yaris AWD mode select switch

[Spirited]

Page 217of the UK online manual doesn't specify that the car needs to be stationary for a different mode to be selected.

So, for example, to change from Sport to Track mode, would you just use the switch while driving?!

 

[Kaxe]

I mostly seem to change modes while driving along!
Quick flick of the dial!

 

[Andy R]

Use it while driving! It's a clutch based system and it's varying the slip and torque to the rear even if you don't touch the knob. It's not like you're putting your car into low-range.

 

[MasterVentris]

It is just adjusting the clamping pressure on the AWD clutch pack. It isn't moving large bits of metal in a transfer case like in a Land Rover, so there is no chance of gears grinding.

The whole system is designed for on-the-fly changes.

 

[Bronson]

I use it on the move but with my foot off the throttle, no idea if that makes a difference?

 

[Onehp]

Actually, when playing around in expert and maybe it gets a bit scary, a quick push of that huge normal button switches on the esp and other safety systems. Really, you shouldn't find yourself in such a situation*, but good to know

*I leave esp on for high speeds

 

[Coastliner]

On the move never considered doing it any other way.

 

[kinboshi]

Page 217of the UK online manual doesn't specify that the car needs to be stationary for a different mode to be selected.

So, for example, to change from Sport to Track mode, would you just use the switch while driving?!

Yeah, I've even done it mid-corner

 

[Spirited]

Yeah, I've even done it mid-corner

Yeah, me too; it's just that I was stationary mid-corner.

 

[Coastliner]

Yeah, I've even done it mid-corner

You are talking about driving the GR aren't you?

 

[Jip]

A little aside to this, if I switch traction off while stationary, as opposed to on the move, it seams to be a lot more playful.
I think I read to do that in the manual. But I’m off to have another read..

 

[Lauren]

A little aside to this, if I switch traction off while stationary, as opposed to on the move, it seams to be a lot more playful.
I think I read to do that in the manual. But I’m off to have another read..

It doesn't make any difference.

 

[Jip]

It must be placebo.