Four Wheel Drive (4Wd) System (If Equipped) - Mahindra 2014 Scorpio S6 Owner's Manual

STARTING AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE
leading to accidents. If you have been operating the vehicle in off-road
conditions, get the brakes checked and cleaned as necessary.
• If any unusual vibration is experienced, check the wheels for impacted material.
Impacted material can cause a wheel imbalance. Get it inspected/corrected as
soon as possible
• After driving through deep water, inspect your vehicle fluids and lubricants (engine
oil, transmission/transfer case/axle oils) to ensure the fluids have not been
contaminated

11.8 Four Wheel Drive (4WD) System (if equipped)

The 4WD system can be used for off-terrain driving or steep inclines like ghat
sections and hill terrain regions. The 4WD selector switch is located on the floor
console next to the gear lever. It allows the operator to choose between three
different modes depending on the torque requirement.
• 2H
• 4H
• 4L
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11.8.1 Operating Instructions/Precautions
Use the 4WD selector switch on the floor console to select the following transfer
modes.
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2H: Only the rear wheels are driven at 1:1 speed ratio. Use this mode for normal
driving on dry hard-surfaced roads. This position gives greater economy, the quietest
ride, least tire wear and better vehicle control.
4H: All four wheels are driven at 1:1 speed ratio. The four wheel drive telltale lamp
illuminates when 4H mode is selected. This mode provides additional traction and
maximum pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces such as ice, snow, gravel,
sand and dry pavement. Front and rear drive shafts are locked together in this mode
which forces the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.
4L: All four wheels are driven at 2.48:1 speed ratio. Use this mode for maximum
pulling power and traction. Use 4L position for climbing or descending steep hills, off-
road driving, hard pulling in sand, mud or deep snow. Front and rear drive shafts are
The operator can switch to 4H mode from 2H at any speed. To engage or
disengage 4L from any mode, the vehicle speed must be zero, and the
transmission in neutral.
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