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Test F: The Vehicle Binds In Turns/Resists Turning/Pulsates/Shudders In A Straightline

Pinpoint Test F: The Vehicle Binds In Turns/Resists Turning/Pulsates/Shudders In A Straightline

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NOTE: AWD LOCKED mode is not intended for driving on hard/dry surfaces.

Normal Operation
When the vehicle is operating in AWD LOCKED mode, all 4 wheels receive the same amount of torque and rotate at the same speed. The amount of traction the vehicle can achieve is dependent on the amount of traction each tire can establish with the road surface. In order for the AWD system to function correctly, each tire must be in good condition and the front and rear axle ratios must match.

Possible Causes
^ Unmatched tire sizes
^ Unequal amounts of tire wear
^ Unequal tire inflation pressures
^ Unmatched front and rear axle ratios