Question on off road option

DIVIDES

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2008 PORSCHE CAYENNE
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
129,000 MILES

I have had some of these Porsches before but they had the adjustable suspension, this one does not, but it still has the off road option, I guess. I am sure you have seen these symbols o other cars before. Am trying to figure out what they mean, the one on top I am guessing is for off road? What does it do when it's off road? Locks differentials? What is the one in the middle, do you think it's an option to make it a 2 wd? The last one on bottom I have no idea what it means. Sport mode basically gives more power and I assume it opens the throttle more.

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SQM

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Hello,

The off-road mode changes the throttle map. Which will help when you are trying to navigate slippery surface. The engine will rev less with a given throttle input when compared to normal mode. Which does help minimize wheel spin and gives you more control over the vehicle.
It almost acts like 4-wheel drive low.
The middle selector should be for the locking differential. If I remember correctly when the light is illuminated for the rear wheels that is for the locking differential.

The other mode is just normal driving. And on the sport mode it changes the throttle map, which makes the vehicle feels more lively at any given throttle input. It also holds on to gear longer to provide more power.

Hope this helps.

Let me know if you have any questions.

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