Electronically Controlled 4Wd System (If So Equipped) - Mitsubishi LANCER 2012 Manual

NOTE
If the ambient temperature drops and the viscosity of the
AWC control fluid increases, the warning may be dis-
played.
At this time, ACD control is temporarily suspended, but
this will not affect normal driving.
After the vehicle is driven for a while, if the engine is
restarted after the AWC control fluid warms up or the
ambient temperature increases, the ACD control will start
operating again if the warning display goes out.
Electronically controlled 4WD system
The electronically controlled 4WD system is an all-wheel drive
system that allows one of three drive modes to be selected with
a switch, in accordance with the driving conditions.
The following drive modes are available.
Drive mode
2WD
4WD AUTO
4WD LOCK
4-wheel drive operation requires special driving skills.
Carefully read the "All-wheel driving operation" section on
page 3-139 and take care to drive safely.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Features and controls
equipped)
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Function
This mode is for economical
driving on normal dry roads
and freeways.
Driving in front-wheel drive.
The default mode.
This mode is for automatically
controlling the distribution of
driving torque to all four
wheels according to the driving
conditions.
This mode is for driving in slip-
pery conditions such as on
snow-covered roads or sand.
The large amount of driving
torque that is applied to the rear
tires enables getting out of slip-
pery areas and powerful driving
is possible across all ranges.
(if so
3
3-135