[Stuart]

Who is throwing her (his) dummy out of the pram ! Do you really think that BIG red letters mean anything and My Rovers where driven well into the late 80s with exactly the same transmission But Hey why do you think I am getting at you ? I am not but if you think this way its OK like you said its a forum

So I await your next copy and paste

 

[Pitter Colombia]

I don't have my Duster yet so no access to the handbook. I have a couple of simple questions which may have been answered in the plethora of information above (if so sorry). Can you turn the knob from "2wd" to "automatic 4wd" at any speed? Can you turn the knob to "4wd" while on the move and if so up to what speed? Or do you have to come to a full stop to switch to "4wd"?

Thanks much.

 

[R-head]

Q1 No

Q2 yes .... manual advises to be driving in straight line when switching, 4WD drops out at 50mph (off the top of my head) no matter what

 

[Pitter Colombia]

Thanks for your response. What is the protocol then for switching from "2wd" to "4wd automatic"?

 

[R-head]

I haven't got the manual to hand, or Quackers, but I think it's driving less than 50mph in a straight line. Remembering of course that if you did it at 49 as soon as you get to 50 it drops back to 2wd.

I think the owners manual is available to download on this forum somewhere

Quackers, a 4WD Laureate

 

[Stuart]

Pm me your address and I will email it to you

 

[Pitter Colombia]

Done

 

[Pitter Colombia]

Thank you Stuart, I have just started reading but I especially like the admonition to not use your ignition key to open bottles!

 

[R-head]

I must read the book sometime .... there must be some funny gems in there?

Perhaps not as many as there are in 'Scotland's Future: Your Guide to an Independent Scotland'

 

[Redforce]

The handbook for my UK Duster 4x4 does not mention any speed restrictions for changing between 2WD and 4WD.

The mode selector should not be turned whilst cornering, reversing or if the wheels are spinning.

4WD lock reverts to Auto mode above 36mph (60kph).

 

[R-head]

Top one 2duster, I wasn't too sure of the speed, as I intimated earlier it was off the top of my head, so 36mph it is.

 

[R-head]

The handbook for my UK Duster 4x4 does not mention any speed restrictions for changing between 2WD and 4WD.

The mode selector should not be turned whilst cornering, reversing or if the wheels are spinning.

4WD lock reverts to Auto mode above 36mph (60kph).

Top one 2duster, I wasn't too sure of the speed, as I intimated earlier it was off the top of my head, so 36mph it is.

Well I was messing about today whilst driving along, switched to 4WD lock and low and behold it drops out @ 50 mph not 36mph (well mine does) ..... I agree with 2dusterchris the manual states 36mph (I read it today) ?????

I tried it a few times and each time the same result, the light went out as it passed 50mph ...... anyone else with a 4WD checked this out, it would be interesting to see what the results were?

EDIT ..... just checked around on the web and it looks like lots of places say it's 50mph (none say 36mph), I guess it is just a faux pas in the manual!

 

[Pitter Colombia]

When I get my Duster and the manual from Renault in Spanish (Colombia) I will post if it coincides with the above or not.

 

[antavi]

no manufacturer will put the absolute extreme limitation of any system in a manual

its a caution thing

they will put in the safe area to operate any system

 

[R-head]

Thing is Antavi I don't think that is what they have done, looks like a mistake/error/slip-up throughout lots of nationalities manuals; It would invite confusion and a lack of trust in all else in the manual ... saying one thing and doing another.

But they have put the 'safe area to operate in' and a 'safety system' to ensure that that area is not exceeded with the auto cut-out back to 2WD @ >50mph, I would rightly assume far below the limit where damage may be caused.

All that said, why would I use my 4WD at higher speeds anyway, for me just at low speeds when the situation dictates it would be more prudent.

 

[antavi]

Thing is Antavi I don't think that is what they have done, looks like a mistake/error/slip-up throughout lots of nationalities manuals; It would invite confusion and a lack of trust in all else in the manual ... saying one thing and doing another.

But they have put the 'safe area to operate in' and a 'safety system' to ensure that that area is not exceeded with the auto cut-out back to 2WD @ >50mph, I would rightly assume far below the limit where damage may be caused.

All that said, why would I use my 4WD at higher speeds anyway, for me just at low speeds when the situation dictates it would be more prudent.

agreed

but many are used to awd (permanent 4 wheel drive which they dont know it isnt the same as 4wd)

 

[Duster]

The handbook for my UK Duster 4x4 does not mention any speed restrictions for changing between 2WD and 4WD.

The mode selector should not be turned whilst cornering, reversing or if the wheels are spinning.

4WD lock reverts to Auto mode above 36mph (60kph).

Chris is correct, I use my Duster for towing and it is recommended to drive in 4wd auto mode on all surfaces wet or dry and it does not drop back into 2wd at certain speeds, only when it is in lock mode which will drop into auto mode. This is why the 4wd Duster has a higher nose weight for towing. 4wd Duster is 75kg and the 2wd Duster is 50kg.The 4wd system on the Duster is able to transfer power to the back wheels when there is excessive weight is on the back such as a caravan, this stops the wheels from losing traction if the front end becomes light. The Dacia manual explains in detail when to use the 4wd modes, there is an odd bit about driving over bridges

 

[R-head]

True in all you say Duster ..... It is a shame that Dacia couldn't get either their literature or mechanics to exactly tie in together :lol:

 

[Stuart]

Pretty good explanation for those waiting !

 

[Pitter Colombia]

Duster I don't have my Duster yet but I understand that the "4wd" mode is an "intelligent 4wd system" that will send drive to the wheels with most traction. It makes sense then that if you are towing a trailer that puts a heavy load on your rear bumper and rear wheels the "system" will send a "percent" of drive to your rear wheels. I don't think it is 100% though. I don't think it would ever be a good idea to load up a front wheel drive car (with added "intelligent 4wd notwithstanding") with a heavy trailer load. I've never tried it but it sounds dicey to me. How about those steep mountain descents where you've shifted to first to hold the load back...