4Wd Operation - Hyundai Santa Fe Owner's Manual

4WD operation

Four Wheel Drive (4WD) mode selection
Transfer mode Selection button
4WD AUTO
(4WD LOCK is
deactivated)
4WD LOCK
If 4WD warning light (
4WD system. When the 4WD warning light (
a HYUNDAI authorised repairer as soon as possible.
Indicator light
(not illuminated)
(illuminated)
WARNING
) stays on the instrument cluster, your vehicle may have a malfunction with the
) illuminates we recommend that the vehicle be checked by
Description
In the 4WD AUTO mode, under normal operating conditions,
the vehicle operates similar to conventional 2WD vehicles. If the
system determines there is a need for four wheel drive, the
engine's driving power is distributed to all four wheels automat-
ically.
Use this mode when driving on normal roads.
If you select the "Driving force distribution" in the cluster,
Driving force distribution (4WD) state is displayed.
In the 4WD LOCK mode, the system is deactivated when vehi-
cle speed is over 37 mph (60 km/h) and the mode is shifted to
4WD AUTO mode. If the vehicle speed slows down to 37 mph
(60 km/h), the mode shifts back to the 4WD LOCK mode.
If 4WD Lock is activated, the driving force distribution in the
cluster is not displayed.
Use this mode when driving up or down steep inclines, driving
off-road, driving on sandy and muddy roads, etc. to maximise
traction
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