SSANGYONG Korando 2012 Manual page 918

07-4
1. OVERVIEW
The AWD system in this vehicle is the electronic 4WD system and controls the traction to rear
wheels according to the driving conditions.
1) Driving Mode
(1) AUTO mode (Normal driving mode)
Normally the vehicle is in 2WD mode.
Automatically change to this mode when the vehicle needs higher traction.
(2) LOCK mode (when pressing 4WD LOCK switch)
- This mode provides the highest traction.
Use this mode when driving on unpaved,
rugged, steep, sandy, wet or slippery
roads.
- In 4WD LOCK mode, if the rear wheel
speed exceeds 40 km/h, 4WD LOCK mode
is canceled and 4WD AUTO mode is
activated (Indicator OFF). If the speed is
decreased below 35 km/h, 4WD LOCK
mode is resumed (Indicator ON again).
▶ Mode table
4WD LOCK switch
Not pressed (4WD AUTO)
Pressed (4WD LOCK)
Pressed (4WD LOCK)
Vehicle speed
No conditions
over 40 km/h
below 35 km/h
Driving mode
4WD AUTO
4WD AUTO
4WD LOCK