4-Wheel Drive Operation - Mitsubishi MOTORS Shogun 2007 Owner's Manual

Starting and driving
WARNING
!
● If the rear differential lock is used by mistake except
when making an emergency escape on snow or fro-
zen road: It becomes difficult to make a steady turn.
● In the case where the condition of the road is differ-
ent for the right tyre to drive from the left tyre (such
as one tyre on a paved road and the other on ice),
direction of the vehicle may change abruptly when
engine braking or accelerating.
Do not use the rear differential lock except when
making an emergency escape on a snow or frozen
road, but drive with 4WD.
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4-wheel drive operation

By selecting 4-wheel drive, both axles of the vehicle are rigidly
connected with each other. This improves the traction charac-
teristics. When turning sharp corners or moving forward and
backward repeatedly, however, the drive line is stressed, which
is felt as a braking effect. A 4-wheel drive vehicle can acceler-
ate more quickly and smoothly.
However, note that the braking distance is not shorter than that
of a rear-wheel drive vehicle.
When using 4-wheel drive on rough roads (snow, mud, sand,
etc.), it is important to operate the vehicle correctly.
NOTE
● The driving posture should be more upright and closer to
the wheel than usual; adjust the seat to a good position for
easy steering and pedal operation. Be sure to wear the seat
belt.
● After driving on rough roads, check each part of the vehi-
cle and wash it thoroughly with water. Refer to the "Vehi-
cle care" section and "Inspection and maintenance
following rough road operation" on page 4-53.
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