General Information: Function
- The adoption of the electronic control coupling satisfies both of the tight corner braking phenomenon* and traction performance.NOTE: *Tight corner braking indicates the following condition. When the AWD vehicle turns sharply on a pavement at low speed (ex. parallel parking), the rotational radius of the front and rear wheels differs, and this difference can no longer be compensated by the tire slippage. At this time, the driver feels as if the brake was applied.
- The electronic control AWD receives the signals of the throttle position and vehicle speed via CAN* communication protocol, detects the vehicle driving condition and operation of the driver, and distributes the proper torque to the rear wheels.NOTE: *: For more information about CAN (Controller Area Network), refer to CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK (CAN) .
- Under severe driving condition, the system is protected by minimizing the limitation force of the differential.
- During high-speed driving, the fuel efficiency is improved by reducing the limitation force of the differential.
- The following drive modes are available according to the drivers' preference to provide the enjoyment of selecting functions.
FUNCTION CHART
| Drive mode | Control content | Appeal points |
|---|---|---|
| FWD | Minimizes the limitation force of the differential. | High fuel efficiency mode which enables smoother turning performance of the FF vehicle |
| AWD | Increases the limitation force of the differential according to the different rotation speed of the front and rear wheels and the throttle position. | Universal mode which automatically distributes the drive force to the rear wheels as necessary |
| LOCK | Further increases the limitation force of the differential compared to the AWD mode. | Mode which has an excellent driving performance when driving on rough road or in stuck situation and enables the powerful driving |