Attention: To avoid damage to the transmission components, 4WD models are not allowed to be towed using the partial load method (lifting only one of the vehicle axles).
All-wheel drive system allows you to switch the wheel drive (rear wheels or all wheels). The all-wheel drive system consists of a transfer case and a controlled front axle disengagement mechanism. Front axle disengagement improves fuel efficiency by disengaging the front axle when rear wheel drive is used (mode "H2" transfer box).
Using the lever located on the center console, you can switch the wheel drive (rear wheel drive or all wheel drive).
When you turn on the all-wheel drive mode "4H" or mode "4L" The 4WD indicator on the instrument cluster lights up.
Indicator "RFW LOCK" of the front axle disengagement system also lights up on the instrument cluster when the mode is turned on "4H" or "4L".
When moving the lever from the position "4H" or "4L" into position "2H" indicator "RFW LOCK" will continue to burn. In order for the indicator "RFW LOCK" the front axle disengagement system has gone out, it is necessary to press the switch "RFW LOCK", located on the instrument panel.
Disengage the front axle when you do not need to drive with all-wheel drive, and also improve fuel efficiency if necessary.
Attention:
- When changing tires (wheel rims) use only tires (wheel rims) same size and design with recommended tires (wheel disks) for your vehicle and with the same or greater load capacity. Bus use (wheel disk) any other sizes or types can seriously affect the vehicle's handling
- When using winter tires, also install tires of the same specified size, manufacturer, type, and tread pattern.
- Do not install tires with varying degrees of wear.
- Make sure all 4 tires have the same pressure.
Transmission operating modes
Position "N"
This position means the neutral position of the transfer case control lever, in which the engine torque is not transmitted to the wheels of the vehicle. This mode is only used for towing your vehicle.
Note: do not set the transfer box control lever to the position "L" while parking the car, because when moving the gearshift lever to the position "1" or "R" the vehicle may start moving, resulting in an accident.
Position "2H"
The drive is carried out on the rear wheels. This mode is used for normal driving on dry paved roads.
Position "4H"
All-wheel drive mode with overdrive in the transfer case. This mode is only for driving on sandy or wet, icy or snowy roads. When this mode is turned on, the four-wheel drive indicator on the instrument cluster lights up.
Drive in this mode at a speed of no more than 100 km/h.
Position "4L"
All-wheel drive mode with a downshift in the transfer case. Use this mode for maximum torque and traction. Use the mode "4L" for severe driving conditions such as going up and down steep hills, off-road driving, sand, mud or deep snow. When this mode is turned on, the four-wheel drive indicator on the instrument cluster lights up
Switching technique
1. Switch from mode "2H" into mode "4H" (indicator "RFW LOCK" front axle disengagement system off).
Stop the vehicle and move the lever from the position "2H" into position "4H". At the same time, the indicator on the instrument cluster will light up "RFW LOCK".
Note:
- Carry out the shift while the vehicle is stationary. If the lever is moved out of position "2H" into position "4H" while driving, it will damage the AWD system.
- Indicator "RFW LOCK" does not light up immediately after moving the transfer case control lever to the position "4H" or "4L", and will light up after you have driven the vehicle for a short distance.
- Indicator "RFW LOCK" flashes if the speed with all-wheel drive engaged exceeds 100 km/h. In this case, you must either reduce the speed of movement, or turn off the drive to the front axle of the car by pressing the switch "RFW"
- Do not continue driving the car with all the wires turned on or all-wheel drive connected to the front axle of the car when the indicator flashes "RFW LOCK", it may cause damage to the vehicle's transmission.
- If the front axle is connected while the rear wheel drive is engaged, this will lead to increased wear on the transmission, poor fuel economy and excessive noise.
2. Switch from mode "2H" into mode "4H" (indicator "RFW LOCK" front axle disengagement system lights up).
After shifting the lever from the position "2H" into position "4H", start driving. The steering wheel must be in the straight ahead position.
3. Switch from mode "4H" into mode "4L" and back.
Stop the vehicle, depress the clutch pedal and move the lever from the position "4H" (or ''4L") into position "4L" (or "4H").
Note: Carry out the shift while the vehicle is stationary. If the lever is moved from the position "4H"/"4L" into position "4L"/"4H" while driving, it will damage the AWD system.
4. Switch from mode "4H" into mode "2H".
To shift, move the lever from position "4H" into position "2H".
When all-wheel drive is turned off, the indicator on the instrument cluster will continue to light "RFW LOCK". In order for the indicator "RFW LOCK" the all-wheel drive shutdown system has gone out, it is necessary to press the switch "RFW LOCK".