Contents: Four-wheel drive (all wheel drive…⇓ Transfer case lock is off ⇓ Transfer case lock is on ⇓ Enabling and disabling the transfer…⇓ Normal driving on dry roads ⇓
Note: A special safety device ensures that the driver cannot accidentally shift from 5th gear to reverse. Before the gearshift lever can be engaged in reverse, it must be set to neutral.
Four-wheel drive (all wheel drive vehicles)
These vehicles are equipped with permanent four-wheel drive with a locking transfer case.
Transfer case lock is off
The vehicle can be driven under most road conditions with the transfer case lock disengaged.
Transfer case lock is on
When the transfer case lock is engaged, the front and rear wheels are connected to each other.
Engage the transfer case lock only to free the vehicle from mud, etc. Observe the following guidelines to improve the dynamic performance and traction of the tires and to reduce fuel consumption and tire wear.
Enabling and disabling the transfer case lock
The transfer case lock is controlled by an electrical preselector switch, which mechanically engages or disengages the transfer case lock with a slight delay to reduce shift shock and improve reliability.
"Turn on" When the key clicks into place, the indicator starts to flash until the switching process is complete. After that, the indicator starts to light up continuously. As a further confirmation of the end of the switching process, an acoustic signal sounds until the indicator stops flashing and starts to light up continuously.
"Switching off" Press the key to release it and the lock will be released. After the switching process is completed, the indicator will go out.
Before parking the vehicle, the transfer case lock must be disengaged by switching the switch to the "Off" position, as the transfer case lock cannot be disengaged when the vehicle is parked.
Caution! Never engage the transfer case lock under the following conditions, as otherwise the kinetic chain (front and rear differential, transfer case) may be damaged.
If a spare tire is installed
Since the spare wheel is smaller than the normal wheel, the resulting difference in RPM cannot be compensated for when the transfer case lock is engaged.
If snow chains are installed
(You can, however, engage the transfer case lock for a short time to make starting easier in difficult conditions).
Caution: Only fit snow chains to the front wheels.
Caution! If the vehicle is towed with raised wheels (front or rear).
Caution: If the transfer case lock is engaged, the brakes are subject to strong pressure.
Note: When braking hard, the front and rear wheels may lock, causing the vehicle to skid.
Note: For this reason, do not apply too much force to the brakes to avoid the wheels locking.
Normal driving on dry roads
Note: Do not engage the lock if you are driving at high speed on the motorway or local highway.
If you make a sharp turn, for example when parking or in the city cycle
Under these conditions, the wheels may rotate at different speeds. When the transfer case lock is engaged, the tires may be worn against the road surface because of this.
- Keep in mind that when driving fast on wet roads, the front wheels may lose traction. Aquaplaning is noticeable on front-wheel drive vehicles by a sudden increase in engine speed. Therefore, select a speed mode in accordance with road conditions.
- Never engage the transfer case lock when the vehicle is on a roller test stand (when checking the brakes of a car).
- Otherwise, the transfer case will try to equalize the difference in speed between the wheels that are driven by the test rollers and the wheels that are on the ground.
- To test the vehicle on a roller test stand, the driveshaft must be loosened and the transfer case lock must be engaged.