snow mode

geo.k23 · 4th February 2021, 17:30

Hi all can someone explain exactly what the snow mode on an automatic rover does, i have not yet had to use it as the conditions have not been that bad up till now but think it has to get quite heavy snow come the weekend and how do you use it do you put it into snow mode before driving off or do you put it into snow mode while driving thanks in advance

stocktake · 4th February 2021, 18:08

Snow mode sets you off in 2nd gear and changes up at lower revs. to be honest it is quite useful.

No doubt somebody from Sweden will be on after me telling me my right foot is too heavy

vitesse · 4th February 2021, 18:10

I believe it just compensates for those whose right foot is just too heavy and haven’t learnt to drive with an egg shell between their foot and the accelerator when conditions demand. Engage it before driving off. Basically your auto drives away in 2nd gear rather than first, that’s my understanding.

You’ll be rather surprised to hear that I’ve never used it despite the amount of snow we have. I have traction control too but should really have it permanently switch-off as I just get irritated the times when I do loose traction as I know how to compensate without loosing power as I learnt to drive before all the gadgets like ABS were introduced and had a SD1 Vitesse as my all year round car (with friction tyres).

If you do get snow then go out in an empty car park and enjoy yourself while learning how your car reacts - and don’t forget the egg shell between your foot and the brake pedal too.

Have fun

vitesse · 4th February 2021, 18:49

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Originally Posted by stocktake

Snow mode sets you off in 2nd gear and changes up at lower revs. to be honest it is quite useful.

No doubt somebody from Sweden will be on after me telling me my right foot is too heavy

Wouldn't dream of it, I'll be more tactful and blame your boots

Andy_with_a_screwdriver · 4th February 2021, 21:54

Keeps the gearbox in as high a gear as possible and therefore less rpm than normal.
I've found it to be useful, taking my daughter out sledging on Dartmoor.
What is even more useful is a couple pairs of winter tyres on 2nd hand wheels. Even budget genuine winter tyres will make a huge difference, grips the snow like stuff on a blanket

I've done this for a couple winters now, since the Beast from the East in Feb 2018. Got them on my work van too, spend a fair bit of time working out in the hills of Cornish moorland, it makes the vehicle a lot more sure footed in bad conditions.

macafee2 · 5th February 2021, 08:55

Last week I was out and was watching a car pull away in the snow, about 2 inches of it, wheel spinning until either traction control kicked in or he got it under control.
I don't have an auto. I just reversed and moved forward using the clutch and no gas until I was rolling. As mentioned about an auto, changed up with less revs.

macafee2

Andy_with_a_screwdriver · 6th February 2021, 07:39

There's forecasts of blizzards on the way. If you're a key worker and need to be driving around for work, medical service etc, get your car kitted out for winter.

I’ve just seen the ad below from rrobson.

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=310903

It could be the ideal opportunity to get a set of these budget tyres and then smuggly trundle around all winter in the ice and snow. ⛷😉

https://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rs...&typ=R-407811#

Plus a few £££ for fitting and balancing should be sorted for about £230.

If money is more of an issue just do the front axle this year.

roverbarmy · 6th February 2021, 07:49

What is this snow stuff you are talking about?

vitesse · 6th February 2021, 09:58

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Originally Posted by roverbarmy

What is this snow stuff you are talking about?

Found some, come and take as much as you want ....

Regards

stevestrat · 6th February 2021, 10:12

Only used snow mode once, when I had the 3 litre auto Omega. Taking my other half to work one evening, rain here but the hill en route the rain was quite heavy snow. Cars spun out all over the place. snow mode and a gentle right foot passed the lot of them. Came back a different, lower, route which was clear.

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geo.k23 Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer CDT Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Alexandria Posts: 462 Thanks: 451 Thanked 30 Times in 30 Posts	snow mode Hi all can someone explain exactly what the snow mode on an automatic rover does, i have not yet had to use it as the conditions have not been that bad up till now but think it has to get quite heavy snow come the weekend and how do you use it do you put it into snow mode before driving off or do you put it into snow mode while driving thanks in advance

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stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,465 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	Only used snow mode once, when I had the 3 litre auto Omega. Taking my other half to work one evening, rain here but the hill en route the rain was quite heavy snow. Cars spun out all over the place. snow mode and a gentle right foot passed the lot of them. Came back a different, lower, route which was clear. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

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vitesse I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gävle Posts: 2,528 Thanks: 395 Thanked 823 Times in 652 Posts	I believe it just compensates for those whose right foot is just too heavy and haven’t learnt to drive with an egg shell between their foot and the accelerator when conditions demand. Engage it before driving off. Basically your auto drives away in 2nd gear rather than first, that’s my understanding. You’ll be rather surprised to hear that I’ve never used it despite the amount of snow we have. I have traction control too but should really have it permanently switch-off as I just get irritated the times when I do loose traction as I know how to compensate without loosing power as I learnt to drive before all the gadgets like ABS were introduced and had a SD1 Vitesse as my all year round car (with friction tyres). If you do get snow then go out in an empty car park and enjoy yourself while learning how your car reacts - and don’t forget the egg shell between your foot and the brake pedal too. Have fun

4th February 2021, 21:54	#5
Andy_with_a_screwdriver Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer CDTi Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Plymouth Posts: 692 Thanks: 141 Thanked 153 Times in 117 Posts	Keeps the gearbox in as high a gear as possible and therefore less rpm than normal. I've found it to be useful, taking my daughter out sledging on Dartmoor. What is even more useful is a couple pairs of winter tyres on 2nd hand wheels. Even budget genuine winter tyres will make a huge difference, grips the snow like stuff on a blanket I've done this for a couple winters now, since the Beast from the East in Feb 2018. Got them on my work van too, spend a fair bit of time working out in the hills of Cornish moorland, it makes the vehicle a lot more sure footed in bad conditions.

5th February 2021, 08:55	#6
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	Last week I was out and was watching a car pull away in the snow, about 2 inches of it, wheel spinning until either traction control kicked in or he got it under control. I don't have an auto. I just reversed and moved forward using the clutch and no gas until I was rolling. As mentioned about an auto, changed up with less revs. macafee2

6th February 2021, 07:39	#7
Andy_with_a_screwdriver Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer CDTi Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Plymouth Posts: 692 Thanks: 141 Thanked 153 Times in 117 Posts	There's forecasts of blizzards on the way. If you're a key worker and need to be driving around for work, medical service etc, get your car kitted out for winter. I’ve just seen the ad below from rrobson. https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=310903 It could be the ideal opportunity to get a set of these budget tyres and then smuggly trundle around all winter in the ice and snow. ⛷😉 https://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rs...&typ=R-407811# Plus a few £££ for fitting and balancing should be sorted for about £230. If money is more of an issue just do the front axle this year.