Can the differential lock be engaged in high gear?
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Differential lock cannot be engaged in high gear. The differential lock is used for extrication, and the four-wheel drive differential lock must use low gear when locked. Introduction to differential lock: It is the locking mechanism of the differential, used to lock the inter-wheel differential (between the left and right half shafts) or the inter-axle differential (between the front and rear drive axles), to deal with situations where one or more wheels lose traction and cannot be extricated. Function of differential lock: When a car is driving on a curve, the outer wheels travel a longer distance than the inner wheels, and the corresponding speed is also higher than that of the inner wheels. The differential lock can reasonably distribute torque between the left and right wheels when the vehicle is turning, to achieve better turning performance. It can also ensure that all wheels of the vehicle receive effective power in off-road conditions, helping the vehicle to extricate itself from difficult situations as quickly as possible.