TATA Motors 2013 SAFARI STORME Owner's Manual & Service Book - page 100
DRIVING
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4X4 OPERATION
4 X 4 OPERATION : ( If applicable )
On four wheel drive vehicles transfer
case is fitted after the gear box for driving
front live axle along with rear axle.
The electrical switch is provided on the
floor console to select the mode.
4L - All four wheels are driven and
transfer case operates at 2.48:1
speed reduction ratio.
Four wheel drive operation :
In 2-H mode,engine powers the rear two
wheels of the vehicle and front wheels
are merely pushed. It will provide
optimal smoothness and fuel economy
at high speeds.
In four wheel drive mode (4H or 4L) the
rear as well as the front axles get
g e a r e d t o t h e e n g i n e t h r o u g h
transfercase and transmit the engine
power to all four wheels. This provides
increased traction to the vehicle.
In 4H mode, the transmitted engine
torque and vehicle speed remain the
same as in 2H.
However, when you shift to 4L mode
engine torque is multiplied and vehicle
moves at low speed in the same gears
with increased traction. 4L mode is
provided for negotiating sharp gradients
or driving through loose soil / sand.
The following three selector positions
are provided on the knob :
2H - Only two rear wheels are driven and
transfer case operates at 1:1 ratio.
4H - All four wheels are driven and
transfer case operates at 1:1 ratio.
Mode Selection :
2H Mode :
For driving in 2H mode shift the transfer
case switch shifter knob to 2H switch
position.
4H Mode :
For driving in 4H mode, shift the selector
switch to 4H position.
The 4H indicator on the instrument cluster
will blink for some second and will remain
illuminated after successful shifting to 4H
mode.
4L Mode :
For driving in 4L mode, shift the selector
switch to 4L position.
The 4L indicator on the instrument cluster
will blink for some second and will remain
illuminated after successful shifting to 4H
mode.