How to Use the Four-Wheel Drive on Mitsubishi Outlander?
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On normal road surfaces, the vehicle typically operates in rear-wheel drive mode. However, when encountering poor road conditions or wheel slippage, the computer automatically detects and immediately redistributes the engine's torque to the front two wheels, naturally switching to four-wheel drive mode. Below is an introduction to two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive: 1. Two-wheel drive is divided into front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive. Front-wheel drive means the front wheels pull the rear wheels, eliminating the need for a rear-wheel drive shaft, so there is no central hump in the car caused by the drive shaft, resulting in better vehicle stability but lower handling limits. Rear-wheel drive vehicles have a central hump in the rear floor, making them relatively more prone to losing control in rain or snow, but they offer higher handling limits and more driving pleasure, as well as improved power performance (during rapid acceleration, the vehicle's center of gravity shifts backward). 2. Four-wheel drive means each tire has power, but it is further divided into full-time four-wheel drive, part-time four-wheel drive, and on-demand four-wheel drive, with so-called intelligent four-wheel drive systems now available. Overall, four-wheel drive enhances vehicle stability on slippery roads. If equipped with locking mechanisms (such as differential locks, limited-slip differentials, or electronic assistance systems), it can significantly improve off-road performance. For sedans, four-wheel drive systems greatly enhance handling and safety.
