Renault DUSTER Driver's Handbook Manual page 113

TRANSMISSION: 4-wheel drive (4WD)
To deactivate this mode, turn selector 1
to the "AUTO" position. The
cator light on the instrument panel goes
out.
"4WD Lock" mode
To activate this mode, turn selector 1 to
the "4WD Lock" position. The selector
the returns to the "AUTO" position. The
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indicator light will light up on the
instrument panel.
Operating principle
"4WD Lock" mode distributes the
engine torque between the front and
rear axles in order to optimise the per-
formance capacity of the vehicle in off-
road situations. This mode should only
be used in extreme driving conditions
(mud, steep slopes, sand).
To deactivate this mode, turn selector 1
to the "4WD Lock" position again. The
indicator light on the instrument panel
goes out. When the engine is switched
off, the system stays in "4WD Lock"
mode for one minute.
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After one minute, the system switches
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to "2WD" or "AUTO" mode depending
indi-
on the position of the selector.
Note: if the vehicle speed exceeds
36 mph (60 km/h) in 4WD Lock mode,
the system automatically switches back
to AUTO mode. The
light goes out.
Special features of the
4-wheel drive transmission
The vehicle may make more noise when
the "AUTO" or "4WD Lock" modes are
activated. This is normal. If the system
detects a difference in the dimensions
of the front and rear wheels (eg. un-
derinflation, severe wear on an axle),
the system automatically switches to
"2WD" mode.
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The
the instrument panel come on. Drive as
soon as possible at a moderate speed
to an approved dealer.
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indicator
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and warning lights on
This problem may be resolved by chan-
ging the tyres. Always use four identi-
cal tyres (same brand, profile, etc.) and
with similar wear.
In the event of excessive wheelspin,
the mechanical components may be
overheating.
If this happens:
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– at first, the warning light
flashes. "4WD Lock" mode is still
active, however we recommend that
you stop as soon as possible to allow
the system to cool down (until the
warning light stops flashing);
– if the wheels still spin, the system au-
tomatically switches to "2WD" mode
to protect the mechanical compo-
nents.
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The warning light flashes. The
mode cannot be changed while the
light is flashing.
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