What does 4WD LOCK mode do on a Mitsubishi AWC?
In dry conditions, 4WD Lock mode places priority on performance. More torque is directed to the rear wheels than in 4WD Auto mode to provide greater power off the line, better control when accelerating on snowy or loose surfaces, and enhanced stability at high speeds.
What kind of car does Mitsubishi 4WD drive?
The members are very friendly and love participating in four wheel drive trips and the various social outings that are organised during the year. We welcome all brands of 4WD’s however Mitsubishis are driven by approximately 60% of members. Other members drive Toyota LandCruisers, Nissan Patrols, Land Rovers and other makes of 4WD’s.
What causes the hub to lock in four wheel drive?
When torque is applied by the driveshaft, it forces the hub to slide in and lock. The hub then remains in the locked position as long as the transfer case remains in four-wheel drive.
Can a 4WD Mitsubishi be used on high traction roads?
Actually, one final final point. Every 4WD system is slightly different so “engaging 4WD” to drive on high-traction bitumen roads is not something that you should normally do, it’s just that the Super-Select system is a bit different to most others. All these vehicles have the Super Select transmission:
In dry conditions, 4WD Lock mode places priority on performance. More torque is directed to the rear wheels than in 4WD Auto mode to provide greater power off the line, better control when accelerating on snowy or loose surfaces, and enhanced stability at high speeds.
Actually, one final final point. Every 4WD system is slightly different so “engaging 4WD” to drive on high-traction bitumen roads is not something that you should normally do, it’s just that the Super-Select system is a bit different to most others. All these vehicles have the Super Select transmission:
Why is my Mitsubishi Outlander in 4WD LOCK mode?
● Do not operate the drive mode-selector with the front wheels spinning on a snowy road or in similar conditions. The vehicle could lunge in an unexpected direction. ● Driving on dry, paved roads in “4WD LOCK” mode causes increased fuel consumption and noise. ● Do not drive with the tyres spinning in “2WD” mode.
What do you do in 4WD LOCK mode?
For driving in particularly challenging conditions, such as snow, the driver can select “4WD Lock” mode. In Lock mode, the system still apportions front and rear torque automatically, but enables greater power transfer to the rear wheels.