Locking Differential (Ld) - SSANGYONG 2010 Kyron User Manual

LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL (LD)*

DRIVING VEHICLE WITH LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL (LD)*
Locking Differential is a device preventing individual wheel's
slip and improving the vehicle's handling. When one wheel(s)
slip(s), LD activates the multidisc clutch by automatically op-
erating the differential governor and the latching bracket and
delivers more driving power to the opposite side wheel(s).
When there is a difference in rotating speed between a
wheel on one side and the other wheel(s) on the opposite
side, LD becomes activated. If no difference in the wheels'
speed, the vehicle equipped with LD operates the same as
the vehicle without LD.
Main Functions
• To prevent individual wheels' slip and improve the driving
force on snowy roads
• To maintain driving stability while passing through a cor-
ner or the crosswind
• To maintain driving stability if abrupt accelerating and start-
ing is attempted
• To maintain the steering ability on slippery roads
Driving with Caution
Do not abruptly increase the wheel rotation speed or rotate
the wheels at a high speed for an extended period of time when
you try to get your vehicle out from the muddy or snowy spot.
• Do not rotate the wheels at a high speed for an extended
period of time. Or it will damage the Locking Differential.
• Because of different friction levels from individual wheels,
the vehicle may be distorted when you abruptly acceler-
ate to escape from the spot.
• The Locking Differential becomes activated when the left
and right wheels have different rotation speeds.
Do not start the engine when one of the front wheels is be-
ing supported by a jack.
If the drive gear becomes engaged while the engine is
running, the wheel contacting the ground will be rotating. It
can be very dangerous since your vehicle will suddenly
move.
CAUTION
• Do not abruptly increase the wheel rotation speed or rotate the
wheels at a high speed for an extended period of time when
one of the wheels is stuck in a puddle.
When the wheels spin for an extended period of time or the
puddle becomes too deep to escape, tow the vehicle. Otherwise,
you will damage the clutch friction plate.
WARNING
If your vehicle is equipped with the Locking Differential, never let
the wheels rotate when one of the wheels is being supported by
a jack. Otherwise, it can cause injury.
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