Toyota sports one of the most advanced all-wheel-drive systems in the industry and their SUVs are particularly well-suited to AWD technology. If you own a Toyota SUV, you'll want to know how to activate your AWD in road conditions that call for it. While some models can intelligently enable your AWD, most models still require manual input from the user. And this format makes good sense. Sometimes you don't want all-wheel drive activated.
When do you need AWD?
When you're ready to turn on AWD, Toyota makes it as easy as clicking a button to do so. What situations call for AWD? If there's snow, rain, or ice on the road, these are best handled by AWD as the road will become slippery and your wheels might lose traction, making you more likely to have an accident. To combat this, the AWD systems of a Toyota SUV are helpful in that they distribute power to the wheels based on which one is going to net you the most traction.
How to Turn on AWD?
- Make sure you're going 25 MPH or less; systems won't activate above these speeds
- Look for the chassis symbol to the left of your steering column
- When you see this symbol, press it
- Once activated, confirm that it's activated by looking at your instrument panel
- A light should indicate that you're using AWD
What are the Advantages of AWD?
All-wheel drive is activated only when conditions are right for it. Many people prefer to use another drive mode otherwise (although some people face tougher road conditions daily and prefer to have the convenience and added safety of AWD at all times). As long as you're going no more than 25 MPH, you can activate your AWD in your Toyota SUV. You'll notice an immediate difference in driving performance and your grip on the road in general.
Ideal conditions for activating AWD include snowy, rainy, icy, or muddy driving conditions. AWD can also be beneficial on dry pavement, as it increases your control over the road and improves handling in general. Often drivers on facing a particularly curvy road will activate AWD in their Toyota SUV.
Get More Information Today
Camelback Toyota invites you to learn more about the safety and convenient AWD system in your vehicle. Toyota AWD technology has been around for a long time, but it has never been as advanced as it is today (or as easy to activate). Thanks to the engineers at Toyota, more people than ever before are confidently deploying their AWD features and enjoying a much smoother and safer road ahead. You can be the next person to grab a Toyota with AWD! Just give Camelback a call today and let us help you pick out a vehicle equipped with Toyota AWD technology. If you have further questions about this feature, just contact us or visit our Phoenix dealership.
