Operation Manual

All-wheel driving operation
Features and controls 5-87
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Full-time 4WD vehicles are propelled by
engine power distributed constantly and
appropriately to all 4 wheels.
Not only does this ensure enhanced handling
on dry, paved roads but also permits better
traction when driving on slippery, wet or
snow-covered roads and when moving out of
mud.
These vehicles, however, are not designed
for off-road use, and are unsuitable for
driving on bumpy ground that may cause
excessive strain. Full-time 4WD vehicles
should be driven only under the same condi-
tions as are suitable for ordinary front-wheel
drive vehicles.
Electronically controlled 4WD system vehi-
cles are propelled by engine power distrib-
uted constantly and appropriately to all 4
wheels.
Not only does this ensure enhanced handling
on dry, paved roads but also permits better
CAUTION
 If the selected drive mode indicator is blink-
ing, the vehicle switches automatically to
front-wheel drive in order to protect the
drive-system components, and drive mode
selection is no longer possible with the drive
mode-selector.
The warning display is also displayed in the
information screen in the multi-information
display.
Reduce speed, and if the indicator goes out
after driving a while, resume driving as
before. If the indicator continues blinking for
more than about 5 minutes, have the vehicle
inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice as
soon as possible.
Type 1 Type 2
CAUTION
 The warning display on the information
screen in the multi-information display, a
problem has occurred with the electronically
controlled 4WD system and the safety device
has activated. Have an inspection made by
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice as soon as pos-
sible.
Type 1 Type 2
CAUTION
 Always use tires of the same size, type, and
brand that have no wear differences. Using
tires that differ in size, type, brand, or wear
amount may activate the protection of the
drive-system components, causing the drive
mode in “4WD AUTO” mode to lock or the
“4WD” and “LOCK” indicators to blink
alternately.
All-wheel driving operation
For vehicles with full-time 4WD
For vehicles with electronically
controlled 4WD system