What does 4WD auto mean?

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RyanRose
07/29/25 9:26pm
auto refers to automatic four-wheel drive. In auto mode, the system automatically adjusts whether to engage the front drive, while LOCK mode disables the front-wheel drive. Normally, using auto is sufficient. Part-time 4WD: Electric four-wheel drive (automatic transmission) is electronically controlled, whereas manual four-wheel drive (manual transmission) is fully mechanically controlled. Since electric four-wheel drive uses a computer chip to switch between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive, it not only requires high-quality automotive components but also relies on the quality of the control program for intelligent switching between drive modes in part-time 4WD. Disadvantages of part-time 4WD: Although electric four-wheel drive can enhance tire control, it still has certain limitations on high-intensity unpaved roads. With advancing technology, electric four-wheel drive, as an emerging technology, will continue to improve and evolve on existing foundations.
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