Thread: 1997 R50 Series II Nissan Terrano Auto - 4WD Operation

Originally Posted by m101a1

sounds like you have the full time 4wd model with the 2wd option on the dash switch you have a centre diff and the lock means front and rear locked together for true 4wd . The lever is high ratio / neutral handy if been towed been a auto and low ratio , put auto in neutral to engage low and lock centre diff switch . leave in auto position all the time youll save fuck all gas in 2wd , auto is great on gravel also you can use low ratio and auto centre for backing trailers etc on hard ground and you get no centre diff bind . if centre wont unlock after being in lock maybe on hard ground drive in reverse for 20 mts to unbind bit hard to explain but like the original rangerover set which works very well , if this system there will be NO free wheeling hubs mitsi copied with their super select box

You're right mate! I'm glad you showed up or I wouldn't have known. It's a full-time 4WD. Can you confirm my understanding please. Didn't quite catch all you said....

- I can drive in "Auto" mode all the time and it'll detect slippage and engage 4WD as necessary. Will this provide enough traction for getting up the average wet boat ramp? I guess use "L" if needed.

- For full 4WD, put car in neutral, select "Lock" on the dash, then shift into "H" or "L" as needed.

Thanks again mate. MUCH appreciated.