Mahindra THAR CRDe 2015 Owner's Manual page 60

You can shift 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.
10.7.1 Operating Instructions/Precautions
Transfer case provides three mode positions; 2H, 4H and 4L.
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, quietest
ride, least tire wear and better vehicle control.
4H: All four wheels are driven at 1:1 speed ratio. 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: Use this mode for maximum pulling power and traction. Use the 4L position for
climbing or descending steep hills, off-road driving, hard pulling in sand, mud or deep
snow. Driving in the 4L position on dry hard surfaced roads may cause increased tire
wear and damage to driveline components. Take care not to over rev the engine and
do not exceed 20 kmph when driving in this mode. When operating your vehicle in
4L, the engine speed is considerably higher than that of the 4H position at a given
road speed.
Because the four-wheel drive provides improved traction, there is a tendency to
exceed safe turning and stopping speeds.
• Do not believe than you can go faster than road conditions permit
• Do not shift to a lower gear than necessary to maintain forward motion
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• Over-revving the engine can spin the wheels and traction will be lost. You will
not be able to stop or control your vehicle
• Braking performance is dramatically reduced in wet/icy/slippery conditions.
Avoid abrupt downshifts on slippery roads, engine braking may cause
skidding and loss of control resulting in an accident
10.7.2 Shifting Procedure
Shifting Between 2H and 4H
Your vehicle is equipped to shift from 2H to 4H mode at any vehicle speed from 0-30
kmph. To shift from 2H to 4H, depress the clutch, move the selector lever to 4H
position.
Never operate the selector 4WD lever if the wheels are slipping. Stop the
slipping or spinning before operating the switch knob.
To shift from 4H to 2H, depress the clutch, move the selector lever to the 2H
position. This can be done at any speed from 0-30 kmph.
STARTING AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE
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