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anybody dare use their snow button this winter????
« on: 05 January 2011, 19:43:14 »
..... i was told never to touch it cos  it can really mess the mig up lol

discuss ;D
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Re: anybody dare use their snow button this winter????
« Reply #1 on: 05 January 2011, 19:48:47 »
used it lots in the snow no probs with car at the mo  ;D
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Re: anybody dare use their snow button this winter????
« Reply #2 on: 05 January 2011, 19:49:17 »
Eh? Mine was on frequently before Christmas...  ...when she was in the car anyway ;D
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Re: anybody dare use their snow button this winter????
« Reply #3 on: 05 January 2011, 19:51:03 »
every time I start the car on snow or ice! (or mud in a mates field)

starts its off in 3rd for nice gentle traction, worked a charm
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Re: anybody dare use their snow button this winter????
« Reply #4 on: 05 January 2011, 19:52:47 »
someone ages ago on here said it shouldnt be touched ?? :-[

what does it actually do?
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Re: anybody dare use their snow button this winter????
« Reply #5 on: 05 January 2011, 19:53:26 »
Same as jimbob above - i found it very useful with the recent snowfall.
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Re: anybody dare use their snow button this winter????
« Reply #6 on: 05 January 2011, 19:54:10 »
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someone ages ago on here said it shouldnt be touched ?? :-[

what does it actually do?
It makes the gearbox lock in 3rd gear, so better traction on slippery surfaces.

It will disengage at 45mph.
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Re: anybody dare use their snow button this winter????
« Reply #7 on: 05 January 2011, 20:25:39 »
Whoever said it shouldnt be touched is- at best wrong, at worst a twerp! Someone designed the gearbox winter mode, and put an on/off button on it. Chances are it's meant to be used!

Snow mode very useful, practically a lifesaver!
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Re: anybody dare use their snow button this winter????
« Reply #8 on: 05 January 2011, 20:45:36 »
I was using that recently.Shame that its not making big difference ;).Especially when you trying to drive up the hill on heavy snow.
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Re: anybody dare use their snow button this winter????
« Reply #9 on: 05 January 2011, 20:47:24 »
Used mine a lot, and it works perfectly! :y :y
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Re: anybody dare use their snow button this winter????
« Reply #10 on: 05 January 2011, 22:33:53 »
Couldn't have done without it on quite a few occassions! ;D :y

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Re: anybody dare use their snow button this winter????
« Reply #11 on: 05 January 2011, 22:45:01 »
Used mine frequently in the recent snow, find it very useful. It wont guarantee getting you to the top of a hill, if you havent approached the bottom of the hill with enough momentum. ;)
We had this discussion recently, but personally I prefer to have the TC switched off when going uphill in the snow.
« Last Edit: 05 January 2011, 22:45:57 by albitz »
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Re: anybody dare use their snow button this winter????
« Reply #12 on: 05 January 2011, 22:46:19 »
What did you think might happen if you pressed it?  ;) As said it just sets the car off in 3rd, as it will in any other Vx auto.
re not getting up an icy hill. It only controls the gearbox, it can't give any more grip between tyre & road.  :-? :-? :-? I never attempt to drive up the hill I live at the top of in my Omega when it's icy. That's what the Astra is for.  :y :y
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Re: anybody dare use their snow button this winter????
« Reply #13 on: 05 January 2011, 23:48:27 »
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..... i was told never to touch it cos  it can really mess the mig up lol

discuss ;D

You getting this confused this your belly button.  ;D
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Re: anybody dare use their snow button this winter????
« Reply #14 on: 05 January 2011, 23:49:16 »
Take a good run up at it with your eyes half closed Andy - youll be fine. :y ;D ;D
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