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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Push starting
Do not attempt to start the engine by
pushing.
CAUTION
► Automatic transmission models cannot
be push-started or tow-started. Attempting
to do so may cause transmission
damage.
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4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) system (if so equipped)
The 4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) system is an electronically controlled four-wheel steering system.
Depending on the vehicle speed and steering angle, the angles of the front and rear wheels are adjus ...
Doors
WARNING
• Always have the doors locked while driving. Along with the use of seat belts, this provides greater safety in the event of an accident by helping to prevent persons from being thrown from t ...
