Dacia DUSTER 2024 - Page 194

TRANSMISSION: 4-WHEEL DRIVE
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192 - Driving
To activate this mode, turn the selector
2 to the "OFF-ROAD" position 7 : the
light integrated in the selector comes
on, "OFF-ROAD" is displayed and the
indicator light 1 appeartocon
firm activation.
"OFF-ROAD" mode distributes engine
torque between the front and rear
wheels in all grip conditions and under
certain speed conditions.
To change modes, turn the selector 2
to a different position. The "OFF-
ROAD" display and the indicator
light disappear from the instrument
panel 1 to confirm deactivation and
are replaced by display of the newly
activated mode.
Special features of the 4-wheel
drive transmission
If the system detects a difference in
size between the front and rear wheels
(e.g. under-inflation, significant wear
on an axle, etc.), the "4-wheel drive"
system automatically switches to "2-
wheel drive" operation: the
warninglightisdisplayedonthein
strument panel 1 accompanied by the
"4 wheel drive unavailable" message
and, depending on the vehicle, "4
wheel drive unavailable unsuitable
tyres".
Note: the problem may be resolved by
replacing the tyres. Always use four
identical tyres (same brand, profile,
etc.) and with similar wear.
Intheeventofexcessivestressresult
inginabnormaloverheatingofthesys
tem:
– the warning light is displayed
on the instrument panel 1 accompa
niedbythe"4WDOverheating(or
4x4)"message;
– if the wheels still spin, the system
automaticallyswitchesto"2wheeldri
ve" operation to protect the mechanical
components.
In this case, stop as soon as possible
to allow the system to cool down. This
cooling can last for several minutes.
Whenthe4WD(or4x4)systemisop
erational again, the warning
light will switch off and the warn
ing light will be displayed again on the
instrument panel.
Anti-lock braking in OFF-ROAD
mode
(vehicles equipped with ABS)
When "OFF-ROAD" mode is activated,
the ABS automatically switches to an
off-road setting. In this case, the
wheels may lock intermittently to
achieve better grip and reduce braking
distances on soft ground.
When "OFF-ROAD" mode is active:
– thevehicle'smanoeuvrabilityislimit
ed during braking. This operating
mode is therefore not recommended in
very low-grip conditions (e.g., ice);
– there may be some noise. This is
normal,anddoesnotindicateanoper
ating fault.