Get Driving -> Transmission: 4-wheel drive (4WD) Guide for Dacia Duster SUV Second Generation (2017-2023)

TRANSMISSION: 4-wheel drive (4WD) (1/4)

“AUTO" mode

To activate this mode, turn the selec-

tor 1 to the “AUTO” position.

Operating principle

“AUTO” mode automatically distributes

the engine torque between the front and

rear axles according to the road condi-

tions and the vehicle speed. This po-

sition optimises roadholding. Use this

mode on any type of road (dry, snow-

covered, slippery, etc.) or when towing

(trailer or caravan). This mode is not in-

dicated on the instrument panel.

4x2 (2WD) and 4x4 (4WD)

mode selector

“2WD" mode

Remember that driving a vehicle off-

road is very different to driving it on

the road.

To activate this mode, turn selector 1 to

Depending on the road conditions, tur-

ning selector 1 enables the following

modes to be selected:

the “2WD" position. The

tor light will light up on the instrument

panel.

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indica-

To make the most of your vehicle

in an off-road situation, we recom-

mend that you are trained to drive a

4x4 (4WD) vehicle.

– 2WD;

Operating principle

– AUTO;

– 4WD Lock.

The safety of both you and your

passengers is your responsibility,

and depends on your skill and the

care you take when driving off-road.

The “2WD” mode uses the front wheels

only. Use this mode on dry roads with

good grip.

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TRANSMISSION: 4-wheel drive (4WD) (2/4)

To deactivate this mode, turn selector 1

After one minute, the system switches

to “2WD” or “AUTO” mode depending

on the position of the selector.

This problem may be resolved by chan-

ging the tyres. Always use four identi-

cal tyres (same brand, profile, etc.) and

with similar wear.

to the “AUTO” position. The ‘indi-

cator light on the instrument panel goes

out.

Note: if the vehicle speed exceeds

36 mph (60 km/h) in 4WD Lock mode,

the system automatically switches back

In the event of excessive wheelspin,

the mechanical components may be

overheating.

“4WD Lock" mode

to AUTO mode. The

light goes out.

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indicator

To activate this mode, turn selector 1 to

the “4WD Lock” position. The selector

the returns to the “AUTO” position. The

If this happens:

– at first, the

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warning light

Special features of the

4-wheel drive transmission

flashes. “4WD Lock” mode is still

active, however we recommend that

you stop as soon as possible to allow

the system to cool down (until the

warning light stops flashing);

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indicator light will light up on the

instrument panel.

The vehicle may make more noise when

the “AUTO" or "4WD Lock" modes are

activated. This is normal. If the system

detects a difference in the dimensions

of the front and rear wheels (eg. un-

derinflation, severe wear on an axle),

the system automatically switches to

"2WD" mode.

Operating principle

“4WD Lock” mode distributes the

engine torque between the front and

rear axles in order to optimise the per-

formance capacity of the vehicle in off-

road situations. This mode should only

be used in extreme driving conditions

(mud, steep slopes, sand).

To deactivate this mode, turn selector 1

to the “4WD Lock” position again. The

indicator light on the instrument panel

goes out. When the engine is switched

off, the system stays in “4WD Lock”

mode for one minute.

– if the wheels still spin, the system au-

tomatically switches to “2WD” mode

to protect the mechanical compo-

nents.

The

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warning light flashes. The

The

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and

warning lights on

mode cannot be changed while the

light is flashing.

the instrument panel come on. Drive as

soon as possible at a moderate speed

to an approved dealer.

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TRANSMISSION: 4-wheel drive (4WD) (3/4)

In this case, we recommend that you

stop as soon as possible to allow the

system to cool down (until the warning

light stops flashing).

Electronic stability program and

traction control when driving off-

road

Operating faults

If the system detects an operating

fault, it automatically switches to “2WD”

(vehicles equipped with ESC)

Cooling may take up to five minutes.

If the system detects excessive whee-

lspin on the front wheels, it adapts the

engine to run in a way that reduces

wheelspin.

mode, and the

ning lights come on.

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and

war-

When driving on soft ground (sand,

mud, deep snow), we recommend that

you deactivate the ESC function by

pressing the “ ESC” switch.

Drive as soon as possible at a mode-

rate speed to an approved dealer.

In this case, only individual wheel bra-

king remains active. This function ap-

plies the brake to any wheel that is slip-

ping, allowing the engine torque to be

transferred to the wheels with the most

grip. This is particularly useful when

crossing a bridge.

For certain operating faults, the system

may not be able to switch to “2WD" or

"4WD Lock" mode. "AUTO" mode re-

mains active.

Anti-lock braking in “LOCK” mode

(vehicles equipped with ABS)

When “4WD Lock" mode is active, the

ABS switches to off-road mode. In this

case, the wheels may lock intermit-

tently to achieve better grip, thus redu-

cing braking distances on soft ground.

When this mode is active:

– the vehicle’s manoeuvrability is limi-

ted during braking. This operating

mode is therefore not recommended

in very low-grip conditions (eg. ice).

– there may be some noise. This is

normal, and does not indicate an

operating fault.

Contact an approved dealer as soon as

possible.

All the ESC functions will be reactivated

when the vehicle speed reaches ap-

proximately 30 mph (50 km/h) (36 mph

(60 km/h) in 4WD Lock mode), when

the engine is restarted or when the

“ESC” button is pressed again.

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TRANSMISSION: 4-wheel drive (4WD) (4/4)

All-wheel drive system

– Irrespective of the mode selected, do not start the engine if one or more wheels are not in contact with the ground

(eg. when the vehicle is on a jack or roller bench).

– Do not turn the mode selector when cornering, reversing or if the wheels are spinning excessively. Only select the

“2WD”, “AUTO” or “4WD Lock” mode when the vehicle is being driven in a straight line.

– Only use tyres which meet the required specifications.

– “4WD Lock” mode is reserved solely for use off-road. The use of this mode in any other conditions may adversely affect the

vehicle’s manoeuvrability and damage its mechanical components.

– Always ensure tyres with identical specifications are fitted to all four wheels (brand, size, structure, wear etc.). Fitting tyres

of different sizes to the front and rear wheels and/or left and right wheels may have serious consequences for the tyres,

gearbox, transfer gearbox and the rear differential pinions.

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