What is the reason why AWD (All-Wheel Drive) cannot be towed?
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The specific reasons why AWD (All-Wheel Drive) cannot be towed are as follows: 1. The engine's power output is connected to both the front and rear axles through the drive shaft. 2. In principle, the engine, drive shaft, and all four wheels operate simultaneously. 3. If the vehicle is towed, the friction force borne by the rear wheels directly affects the tires, causing damage, while the drive shaft also undergoes deformation force, leading to certain damage. An introduction to AWD (All-Wheel Drive) is as follows: 1. AWD does not require driver intervention. Once poor road conditions or wheel slippage are detected, the system automatically adjusts the engine's torque distribution to the front two wheels, naturally switching to four-wheel drive mode, making it simpler to use. 2. AWD automatically engages four-wheel drive only when the vehicle encounters conditions that require it, otherwise, it operates in two-wheel drive mode. 3. Compared to other four-wheel-drive systems, AWD has a simpler structure, effectively reducing costs and overall vehicle weight.