BEHIND THE WHEEL

While some may enjoy the perception of safety they feel when driving a large SUV that can plow over anything and everything it may encounter, I found the QX56 to have some disconnection from the road. Its driving quality was refined, but the ride felt floaty. I had to simply trust that it was doing what it was supposed to while driving over icy roads; I was so far away from having any direct road feedback.
Acceleration in the QX, which sports a 5.6-liter V-8 engine with 400 horsepower, is light and easy, but moving such a behemoth that quickly comes at a cost. In this case, it's fuel consumption: The QX56 gets an EPA-estimated 14/20 mpg city/highway with either rear- or four-wheel drive. Ouch.
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Meters and gauges
Meters and gauges
1. Tachometer2. Warning/Indicator lights3. Speedometer4. Engine coolant temperature gauge5. Dot matrix liquid crystal display/Odometer/twin trip odometer6. Fuel gauge ...
Special winter equipment
It is recommended that the following items
be carried in the vehicle during winter:
► A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to
remove ice and snow from the windows
and wiper blades.
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Towing a trailer
WARNING
Overloading or improper loading of a trailer and its cargo can adversely affect vehicle handling, braking and performance and may lead to accidents.
CAUTION
● Do not tow a trailer ...
