HOW DOES ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
WORK
WARNING: Vehicles with a higher
center of gravity (utility and four-wheel
drive vehicles) handle differently than
vehicles with a lower center of gravity
(passenger cars). Avoid sharp turns,
excessive speed and abrupt steering in
these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously
increases the risk of losing control of your
vehicle, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death.
This system is a proactive system. It has
the ability to anticipate wheel slip and
transfer torque to the front wheels before
slip occurs. Even when wheel slip is not
present, the system is continuously
adjusting to the torque distribution, in an
attempt to improve straight line and
cornering behavior, both on and off road.
The system automatically turns on every
time you switch the ignition on.
If any component requires maintenance,
a message appears in the information
display.
The all-wheel drive system is designed to
continuously monitor and adjust power
delivery to the front and rear wheels to
optimize both traction and handling. The
AWD system turns on when needed and
does not require input from you.
Your all-wheel drive vehicle is not intended
for off-road use. The AWD feature gives
your vehicle some limited off-road
capabilities in which driving surfaces are
relatively level, obstruction-free and
otherwise similar to normal on-road driving
conditions. Operating your vehicle in
conditions other than those, could subject
the vehicle to excess stress that might
result in damage that is not covered under
your warranty.
Note: The transfer case and front axle in
police vehicles does not require any normal
scheduled maintenance. The system is
electronically monitored and notifies you of
required service in the instrument cluster
display. The front axle lube is more likely to
require a fluid change if the vehicle has
experienced extended periods of
extreme/severe duty cycle driving. Severe
duty cycle driving such as Driver Training or
EVOC. See General Maintenance
Information (page 477). Do not check or
change the transfer case and front axle
lubricant unless the unit shows signs of
leakage or displays a message indicating
required service. Contact an authorized
dealer for service if the front driveline was
submerged in water and to reset any
driveline temperature lube life monitors.
When an AWD system fault is present, and
the system is overheated or if service is
required, a message appears in the
instrument cluster display. The display
messages, along with the triggering actions
and description of the message, are shown
in the following table:
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE LIMITATIONS
Never use a spare tire of a different size
other than the tire provided. The AWD
system will disable and enter rear-wheel
drive only mode to protect driveline
components if a non-full sized tire is
installed. Some limited AWD traction could
be provided if a mini-spare is installed on
one of the front wheels. If you are in driving
conditions where limited AWD traction is
needed while a mini-spare is installed, it is
recommended the mini-spare be installed
on the front axle.
If a mini-spare is installed, this condition is
indicated by a message in the information
display. If there is a message in the
information display from using a non-full
sized spare tire, this indicator should turn
off after reinstalling the repaired or
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Explorer (CTW) Canada/Mexico/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202401, DOM
All-Wheel Drive
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