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Figure 2
: 4WD transmission selection.
example). By comparison some other vehicles (e.g. Mitsubishi RVR SportsGear)
have permanently engaged 4WD over which the driver has no control.
For driving in town and on sealed roads (bitumen or concrete), two wheel drive is
adequate.
The 4WD selection lever is floor mounted, see Figure 2.
2H
Two wheel drive in high
range: Rear wheel drive -
suitable for driving in
conditions where a
normal car could go. Ideal
for town driving.
4H
Four wheel drive in high
range: Front and rear
wheels drive (4WD) -
suitable for slippery or
rough or steep conditions
- wherever you need
better traction or steering.
“H” is for high range. You
can safely use 4H for
normal driving conditions
including bitumen and
concrete roads. But front tyre wear may be heavier than in 2H.
Driver may shift from 2H to 4H and back while driving, but take your foot off
the accelerator pedal when you do, and preferably try to be steering straight
ahead (to minimise gear engagement forces).
Transmission may not immediately shift when commanded, but will wait until
the torque permits the change - dashboard lights Fig 1: 18 will flash during
this period.
4HLc Four wheel drive in high range with locked central differential: For extra
traction in low-grip terrain. This is the same as 4H, with the addition that the
transfer case (central differential) is locked. With standard 4H there is still the
possibility of slipping since all the power could go to one of the axles only.
With 4HLc this possibility is prevented: both the front and the rear axle will get
torque. Can this gear be engaged and disengaged while driving? Yes, it
should be possible [3] (some disagree [6]), but only engage on slippery
surface, don’t accelerate, and try to be steering straight.
Warning: Use locked centre differential only when surfaces are slippery or
have a lot of give for the tyres. Do not use on hard surfaces for extended time
as the transmission or tyres may be damaged.
4LLc Four wheel drive in low range with locked central differential: Same as 4HLc,