- The 4WD system allows you to activate 2WD AUTO or LOCK modes depending on the driving condition.
- The 4WD system controls the connection of the drive wheels. Rotate the switch located on the center console to select modes depending on the driving condition.
AUTO
Turn the switch to the AUTO position. After this, the corresponding indicator will turn on on the instrument panel, indicating that the all-wheel drive system has been switched to AUTO mode.
2WD
Turn the switch clockwise to the 2WD position.
LOCK
If you turn the switch counterclockwise to the LOCK position, when released it returns to the AUTO position. The 4WD LOCK mode indicator will light up on the instrument panel, warning you that the LOCK mode has been activated (differential lock). To disable LOCK mode, turn the switch counterclockwise to the LOCK position again and release it. The 4WD LOCK indicator will go off.
Controlling 4WD system modes
4WD mode | Drive wheels | 4WD system mode indicator | Recommended conditions for using the mode |
2WD | Front wheels When driving under normal conditions, only the front wheels are driven. *1 | Off | Dry roads |
AUTO | The torque distribution between the front and rear wheels changes automatically depending on driving conditions, in a ratio of 100:00 (2WD) until 50:50 (4WD). This leads to improved vehicle stability when driving. | For driving on slippery paved roads | |
LOCK | All four wheels *2,*3,*4 | When driving the vehicle on uneven roads |
- 1 When the ignition is turned off, the LOCK mode is automatically disabled.
- 2 LOCK mode automatically switches to AUTO when the vehicle accelerates or when the driving speed exceeds approximately 10 km/h. The 4WD LOCK mode indicator does not go out.
- 3 LOCK mode automatically switches to AUTO mode when the vehicle is moving at high speed. The 4WD LOCK indicator will go out.
- 4 LOCK mode will be automatically disabled when the ignition key is turned to OFF.
Recommendations for operating the 4WD system
- When you switch the 4WD system mode while cornering, accelerating or braking, or turning the ignition to OFF while AUTO or LOCK is in the AUTO or LOCK mode, you may feel a jolt; this is normal.
- The temperature of the transmission fluid may increase significantly if the vehicle is driven for a long period of time in conditions where there is a significant difference between the speed of the front and rear wheels due to wheel slip, such as when driving on a dirt road covered with sand or mud, or when driving trying to free a stuck car. In such cases, the 4WD system warning light will flash quickly and 2WD mode will be activated to avoid damage to transmission components. Stop the vehicle and let the engine idle until the warning light stops flashing and the 4WD system returns to AUTO mode.
- In 4WD mode, the braking distance of the vehicle is the same as in 2WD mode.
4WD system malfunction warning lamp
- The 4WD system malfunction warning lamp is located on the instrument panel.
- The 4WD system malfunction indicator light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and goes out shortly after the engine starts. If the 4WD system malfunction indicator lamp illuminates, the 4WD system mode indicator will turn off.
- If a malfunction of the 4WD system occurs, as well as if there is a significant difference in the rotation speeds or rolling radii of the front and rear wheels, or there is a malfunction in the drive, the full system warning lamp will light up constantly.
Malfunction indicator lamp | Reason for inclusion |
Steady on | Four-wheel drive system malfunction |
Blinks at high frequency | Transfer case fluid overheating |
Blinking at low frequency | Large difference in wheel speeds |
- If the transfer case fluid overheats, the malfunction warning lamp flashes quickly (approximately twice per second). Stop the vehicle in a safe place and leave the engine idling. If the warning light goes out after a while, you can continue driving.
- If there is a large difference in the speed of rotation of the front and rear wheels, for example, when driving on sand or mud, or when freeing a stuck vehicle, the warning lamp flashes slowly (approximately once every two seconds). Engage 2WD mode and reduce vehicle speed. A large difference in the diameters of the front and rear wheels will also cause the 4WD system malfunction indicator lamp to flash slowly. Make sure all of the vehicle's tires are the same size, check the air pressure in the tires, and ensure that the tires are not excessively worn or damaged.
4WD system mode indicator
- These indicators () located on the instrument panel.
- They turn on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and should go out within one second.
- While the engine is running, the indicators indicate the operating mode of the transfer case.
- After turning on LOCK mode (differential lock) These two indicators will light up simultaneously on the instrument panel.
- The indicator lights up when the AUTO mode of the all-wheel drive system is turned on.
- If the all-wheel drive system malfunction indicator light comes on, the indicator will go out.
Safety precautions when driving a four-wheel drive vehicle
- Your vehicle is designed for use both on roads with normal pavement and off-road. However, avoid driving in deep mud and deep fords.
- Remember that two-wheel drive vehicles are less capable of off-road driving than four-wheel drive vehicles and are more likely to get stuck in deep snow, mud, etc.