Operation Manual

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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Four Wheel Drive (4WD) transfer mode selection
Transfer mode Selection button Indicator light Description
o This mode is used for climbing or descending sharp grades,
off-road driving, driving on sandy and muddy roads etc. to
maximize traction.
o This mode automatically begins to deactivate at speed above
19 mph (30 km/h) and is shifted to 4WD AUTO mode at speed
above 25 mph (40 km/h). If the vehicle decelerates to speeds
below 19 mph (30 km/h), however, the transfer mode is shifted
into 4WD LOCK mode again.
o When driving in AUTO mode, the vehicle operates similar to
the conventional 2WD vehicles under normal operating con-
ditions. However, if the system determines that there is a need
for the 4WD mode, the engine’s driving power is distributed
to all four wheels automatically without driver intervention.
o When driving on normal roads and pavement, the vehicle
moves similar to the conventional 2WD vehicles.
4WD
LOCK
(Indicator light
is illuminated)
4WD LOCK
4WD AUTO
(4WD LOCK is
deactivated)
(Indicator light is
not illuminated)
NOTE:
o When driving on normal roads, deactivate the 4WD LOCK mode by pushing the 4WD LOCK button(the indicator light goes off).
Driving on normal roads with 4WD LOCK mode(especially, when cornering) may cause mechanical noise or vibration. The noise
and vibration will disappear when the 4WD LOCK mode is deactivated. Some parts of the power train may be damaged by
prolonged driving with the noise and vibration.
o When the 4WD LOCK mode is deactivated, a shock may be felt as the drive power delivered entirely to the front wheels. This
shock is not a mechanical failure.