Nissan Titan I 1 owners manual page 280

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ELECTRONICLOCKINGREAR DIFFERENTIAL(E-Lock) SYSTEM(if so equipped) ● When the warning light comes on, theThe E-Lock system can provide additional trac-WARNING 2WDmodemaybeengagedevenifthetion and should only be used when a vehicle has 4WDshiftswitchisin4H.Beespeciallybecomeorisbecomingstuck.Thissystemoper-● Never leave the E-Lock system ON careful when driving. If correspondingates by electronically “locking”the two rear drivewhendrivingonpavedorhard-surfaced parts are malfunctioning, the 4WDwheels together, allowing them to turn at theroads. Turning the vehicle may result in mode will not be engaged even if thesame speed. The system is used when it is nottherearwheelsslippingandresultinan 4WDshiftswitch is shifted. possible to free a stuck vehicle even when usingaccident and personal injury. After us- ● Donotdrivethevehicleinthe4Hor4LOthe 4LO position (4 wheel drive vehicles).ing the E-Lock system to free the ve- positionondryhardsurfaceroads.Driv- hicle, turn the system OFF. ing on dry, hard surfaces in 4H or 4LOWhen added traction is required, activate the● Use the E-Lock system only when free- maycauseunnecessarynoise,tirewearE-Lock system by pushing the switch ON. Seeingastuckvehicle.Trythe4LOposition andincreased fuel consumption.“Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) sys-before using the E-Lock system. Never tem switch” in the “Instruments and Controls”use the E-Lock system on a slippery If the 4WD warning light turns on whensection. Once the system fully engages, the indi-road surface such as snow or ice sur- youaredrivingondryhardsurfaceroads:catorlight in the instrument panel will remain ON.face. Using the E-Lock system when – inthe4Hposition,shiftthe4WDshiftWhenthe system is activated, both rear wheelsdriving in these road conditions may switch to 2WD. will engage, providing added traction.causeunexpectedmovementoftheve- – in the 4LO position, stop the vehicle,Therearwheelsmaymomentarilyslipormovetohicle during engine braking, accelerat- move the automatic transmissionengage the system, and the system will onlying or turning, which may result in an shift selector to the N position withengage up to approximately 4 MPH (7 km/h).accident and serious personal injury. the brake pedal depressed, and shiftOnce the vehicle is free, the system should be the 4WDshift switch to 2WD.turned OFF and driving resumed. ● If the warning light is still on after theThe Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) system is disabled above operation, have your vehicleand the ABS light illuminates when the E-Lock checkedbyaNISSANdealerassoonassystemisON.Also,theVehicleDynamicControl possible. (VDC) system is disabled and the VDC light ● The transfer case may be damaged ifilluminates when the E-Lock system is ON. you continue driving with the warning light blinking. Starting and driving 5-29

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