How to Use the Outlander's Four-Wheel Drive?

[MacAlaina]

On normal road surfaces, the vehicle generally operates in rear-wheel drive mode. The computer automatically detects and immediately distributes the engine's output torque to the two front wheels, naturally switching to four-wheel drive mode.

[OGia]

I've been driving the Outlander for almost ten years, and the four-wheel drive knob is right behind the gear lever. When driving in the city, just turn it to 4WD AUTO, and the car will decide whether to use two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. If it's raining or you're on slightly slippery dirt roads in the countryside, switching to 4WD NORMAL mode makes it much more stable. If you really get stuck or need to climb a steep slope, you have to stop in advance and engage 4WD LOCK, but remember it automatically disengages when the speed exceeds 30 km/h. I remember once driving on a snowy mountain road with the four-wheel drive locked and snow tires—the grip was noticeably stronger, and the dashboard showed the four-wheel drive status. Don’t forget to turn it back after use, or it will increase fuel consumption.