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When the AWD lock button is activated, a 50/50 power bias is possible up to 20 mph/30 km/h. If you’re driving on a bad winter day with a lot of snow, for instance, you can leave it on. Running in sport mode while using an AWD also partially engages the AWD. This is not supported by any paperwork from Hyundai; rather, it is supported by documentation from another manufacturer. According to Toyota, the AWD system in my wife’s AWD Rav4 engages with 5% of its power in the back and 95% in the front when the vehicle is in sport mode. It gives the car a little “push” if you engage it at, say, 60 mph on the Rav4, and the Kona experiences the same thing. In sport mode, you are receiving some sort of full-time AWD involvement. I observe this when towing with the Kona as well. When you engage AWD, let’s say at 60 mph, you hear the load drop because both diffs are now bearing the towing weight.
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Locker is employed to force a 50/50 split between the front and rear, and AWD is always engaged. If not, it divides the power according to factors like speed, spinning, traction, and others. In a few challenging low traction situations, I’ve tried locked/normal. It does work, but a lot depends on the driver’s skills. A slow crawl can be used with conventional lockers, but HTRAC relies on tire traction and spin. It will struggle if you try to crawl without spinning the wheels or building motion because you are not engaging the mechanism. AWD is not a 4WD, thus driving expertise and system knowledge are needed. You may maximize the effectiveness of the HTRAC system by measuring the ideal ratio of gas, momentum, and wheel spin.
Driving your car, choosing ALL Wheel Drive (AWD) transfer mode, and ALL Wheel Drive (AWD)
- Deactivate the AWD LOCK mode when traveling on paved surfaces by pushing
- When the AWD LOCK mode is turned off, the drivetrain may experience a shock.
The all-wheel drive (AWD) lock light means what, exactly?
The lock light for the all-wheel drive (AWD) indicates that the system is locked. All four wheels are being continuously supplied with power in this situation.
Contrarily, when the system is in automatic all-wheel drive, the amount of power sent to the front and rear wheels is automatically adjusted in response to the driving environment. When driving the car at low speeds on unpaved roads, all-wheel drive lock mode should be used. When operating the car on paved or slick roads, the all-wheel drive auto mode ought to be chosen. In order to protect the system from damage, the car will take control and switch to auto mode if the all-wheel drive lock mode is used at high speeds. The switch is situated on the instrument panel’s lower side.
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Could someone please explain how to turn the AWD system on in a 2020 Tucson? I am aware that when needed, it provides power to the wheels. All I wanted to do was find a way to lock it in AWD.
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Hyundai locks the free-spinning wheel using the ABS braking system and distributes torque to the rear using clutches (like an automatic transmission). The brakes, axle CV joints, driveline, transmission, and transfer case clutches all experience significant strain as a result.
Please only employ the AWD lock to escape a slippery situation. Even on loose items, avoid fully engaging the lock.
On dry pavement, I do not advise using the AWD lock function or leaving it locked to go 4×4 for an extended period of time. It can overheat the gear, the transfer case locking clutches, the transmission, the CV joint, the axles, and the driveline. This is due to the fact that the free-spinning wheel is locked using the ABS, loading the brakes and drivetrain as a whole. The Hyundai system has an excellent computer-controlled electronic ABS traction control and transfer-case locking mechanism. This is not a mechanical transfer case lock, individual axle lock, or mechanical diff-lock. The Hyundai AWD system is excellent for getting out of slick, muddy situations. It includes traction control and a part-time 4×4 lock.
What is the Hyundai Tucson’s AWD on/off switch for?
I need to drive up a sandy, high incline road to get to my construction job, and I need my tires to have enough traction to accomplish the ascent. My Hyundai Tucson has all-wheel drive (AWD), but how do I activate it?
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The icon for the AWD option button is two bars with an axa in the center. Your Tucson is in AWD Auto mode while the button is *not lit. Your automobile will function like a two-wheel drive vehicle in this mode. Under typical driving circumstances, you should use this mode.
Hold down the AWD option button to enter AWD. The system’s activation will be shown by the light. Your car’s traction will be maximized in this setting.
Remember that the modes on your car will change depending on how fast you’re going. When you exceed 19 mph, your Tucson will switch back to AWD auto, and when you reach that speed, it will switch back to AWD lock.
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All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) LOCK Indicator Light on the Hyundai Santa Fe
- once the engine start/stop button or ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
- when you push the AWD LOCK button to enter AWD Lock mode.
– When driving on wet pavement, the AWD LOCK mode increases the drive power,
When the cruise control system is activated, this indicator light turns on: aC. Refer to section 5’s “Cruise Control System” for more information.
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What does Hyundai Tucson’s AWD lock mean?
Your car’s traction will be maximized in this setting. Remember that the modes on your car will change depending on how fast you’re going. When you exceed 19 mph, the mode will switch back to AWD auto, and when you reach that speed, your Tucson will switch back to AWD lock mode.
How do you deactivate the Hyundai’s AWD lock?
By pressing the AWD LOCK button while on a regular road, the AWD LOCK mode can be turned off (AWD LOCK indicator light goes off). When using the AWD LOCK mode to drive on conventional roads, particularly when negotiating corners, there may be mechanical noise or vibration. When the AWD LOCK mode is disabled, the noise and vibration will stop.
What makes AWD and AWD Lock different from one another?
All four wheels have equal power distribution thanks to the all-wheel-drive lock. The alternative is automated, which means that the power shift adjusts according to the state of the road. When traveling on unpaved routes where one or more of your wheels could fail, the lock mode is more practical.
What drives Hyundai AWD?
Hyundai HTRAC(r) AWD is an innovative multi-mode technology that offers all the advantages of all-wheel drive traction when more traction is required while maintaining front-wheel drive’s effective fuel-economy ratings under regular driving situations. An electronic variable-torque-split clutch with active torque management technology is used in this cutting-edge system to transfer power to the front and rear axles as needed while continuously monitoring traction.
To maximize fuel efficiency, the Hyundai HTRAC(r) AWD system will run in front-wheel drive under normal driving circumstances. Torque is sent to the rear axle to increase traction and performance when a loss of traction is detected by the sensors or when you opt to use the driver-selectable modes. Hyundai HTRAC(r) AWD’s driver-selectable modes provide you more control over performance and torque distribution than many rivals. There are three drive modes available to drivers in a few Hyundai vehicles with Hyundai HTRAC(r) AWD: Normal, Sport, and Smart.
Which AWD does Hyundai employ?
What Is the Process of Hyundai All-Wheel Drive? The HTRAC All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System is the Hyundai all-wheel drive system’s official designation going forward.
Which Hyundai models are AWD?
Hyundai offers four cars with all-wheel drive: the Palisade, Santa Fe, Tucson, and Kona. Naturally, both models can also be had with two-wheel drive for better fuel efficiency.
What does AWD lock mean when it is activated?
Torque is transferred evenly to all four wheels when the All-Wheel Drive Lock mode button is pressed, maximizing traction. Once the button is pressed once more, or when your car reaches a speed of more than 19 mph, it is locked into this mode of operation. When your car is bogged in the mud or in other slow-moving conditions, you should use the All-Wheel Drive Lock mode.
How does the Hyundai Santa Fe’s AWD function?
All-wheel drive that is automatic. TorqTransfer System ITM-I by BorgWarner (interactive torque management I). The system detects front-wheel slippage in a vehicle and switches power automatically to the rear wheels using electronic sensors and microcomputer controllers. The system then decreases or shuts off power to the back wheels once the front wheels are no longer slipping.
The decreased slippage raises efficiency levels that improve traction, handling, and fuel efficiency of the vehicle. To further improve traction and stability, the ITM-I can integrate with additional systems including antilock brake systems and electronic stability programs.
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When ought I to employ my AWD lock?
Many AWD vehicles include a unique AWD Lock mode that is normally activated by the driver at low speeds for use in extremely slick and difficult situations. When the Lock mode is activated, the ideal torque distribution between the front and rear axles is fixed, rapidly boosting traction. Using the Lock mode informs the AWD system that maximum grip is required, right immediately, rather than waiting for wheelspin or any other trigger to engage it. Use it for navigating treacherous terrain, like deep snow, slick mud, or slippery hills. Your owner’s manual includes all the details, but normally this technology is designed for low-speed use.
Hyundai’s AWD is it always on?
The HTRAC all-wheel drive system from Hyundai is made to blend the performance and full efficiency of front-wheel drive with the capabilities of a 4WD system (where power is focused on the front wheels and generally the most efficient but does not handle as well in all-weather conditions). Drivers can choose one of three driving modes while the AWD system is always engaged:
For solid control in all weather situations, power is distributed roughly 70/30 between the front and rear wheels for comfort.
The majority of power is supplied to the front wheels in smart or eco vehicles to increase fuel efficiency.
Sport – For improved dynamic control and agility, up to 50% of the torque is sent to the rear wheels.
Why is AWD useful?
Wheel Drive AWD can offer the most forward traction possible when accelerating, depending on the system (designs vary). It is especially useful when driving on slick roads and over mild off-road terrain. It can assist you in navigating through mud, sand, and other loose terrain and in keeping you moving.
How can I turn on my AWD?
There is often no need (or ability) to manually engage one’s all-wheel drive system because it is not meant to be engaged that way. There is a “AWD Lock” button on some cars. By pressing this button, the system will be locked into a 50/50 power distribution between the front and rear wheels.