Awd Operation - Hyundai Santa Cruz Owner's Manual

AWD Operation

Four Wheel Drive (AWD) mode selection
Transfer Selection
mode button
AWD AUTO
(AWD
LOCK is
deactivated)
AWD LOCK
Indicator light
• AWD Auto is used when driving on
roads in normal conditions, roads in
urban areas, and on highways.
• All wheels provide traction when the
vehicle travels at a constant speed.
But the AWD computer will vary front
and rear wheel traction depending
on road driving conditions, which will
be automatically controlled by the
computing system.
• When the cluster's AWD Auto display
(not
mode is selected, the cluster displays
illuminated)
the status of how four wheels' traction
forces are distributed.
• The main goal of AWD Lock mode is to
allow a driver to maximize the vehicle's
traction under extreme driving
conditions such as unpaved off-road,
sandy roads, and muddy roads.
• AWD Lock mode is in operation only
when a vehicle travels at 37 mph (60
km/h) or less. When traveling at 37
mph (60 km/h) or faster, the mode will
switch to AWD Auto.
• When AWD Lock mode illuminates, the
cluster does not display the front/rear
(illuminated)
wheel traction force distribution status.
• Press the AWD Lock mode switch
again to switch back to AWD Auto.
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