What does a car differential lock mean?
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Car differential lock refers to a mechanism that, when one drive wheel slips, locks the differential housing and the axle shaft into one unit, causing the differential to lose its differential function and transferring all torque to the other drive wheel. The car differential lock is a locking mechanism installed on the central differential. There are various forms of differential locks, with common types including friction plate and cone types, and their effectiveness is determined by the locking coefficient. The method of using a car differential lock is: 1. When the vehicle is stuck in muddy or slippery sections, press the differential lock switch while the vehicle is at low speed or stationary; 2. Release the accelerator pedal and steer appropriately until the indicator light comes on.