AWD LOCK question

[jumpin4abeat]

So the other day I noticed the AWD lock. Is there a way to actually do as the button says and lock it. If you are going above 25mph it turns off on its own. I like the ability to drive with AWD while on the highway in case I drive into an area that is not plowed and can not avoid it or get down to 25mph. The button should say temporary AWD

[ImStricken06]

So the other day I noticed the AWD lock. Is there a way to actually do as the button says and lock it. If you are going above 25mph it turns off on its own. I like the ability to drive with AWD while on the highway in case I drive into an area that is not plowed and can not avoid it or get down to 25mph. The button should say temporary AWD

There is no way to do it. and you don't need it. the system will detect slip, and apply the correct amount of awd torque.

True AWD will make you spin like a top, versus help. if you drive into a patch of snow, slippery conditions, the last thing you want is power to the wheels to continue. You should led go of the throttle and ride it out. AWD won't help you. The only thing AWD helps with is acceleration from 0mph. And that goes for EVERY vehicle.

[Brian.Tait]

Hi all, my name is Brian. I would like to know if it's possible to make the AWD stay locked in at speeds up to 45mph? 25mph doesn't help when you need little more speed. Any suggestions?

[Rogue One]

Hi all, my name is Brian. I would like to know if it's possible to make the AWD stay locked in at speeds up to 45mph? 25mph doesn't help when you need little more speed. Any suggestions?

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The Rogue's AWD system is designed to be a part time system. You're in AWD when you first start moving and then the system shifts to FWD and stays there until a slip is detected and then AWD kicks back in. The AWD lock is for when you're covering rough or slippery terrain at a slow speed. If you exceed the max speed (I forget what it is exactly but something like 15mph) it switches back to the AWD Auto mode. The AWD Lock/Auto button is explained on page 5-23 of the owner's manual: https://owners.nissanusa.com/content/te ... manual.pdf

[Brian.Tait]

Thank you for the info

[jryka]

Do all/most other AWD brands have this lock feature? (Where I live you can drive on the beach, this AWD Lock feature works perfect for that)

[Rogue One]

Do all/most other AWD brands have this lock feature? (Where I live you can drive on the beach, this AWD Lock feature works perfect for that)

I don't recall a lock button on the Buick Encore I test drove last year. There isn't one on the Honda CR-V nor the Mazda CX-5. Come to think of it, the RAV4 my partner used to have didn't have this feature either.

[colonelcasey]

When I did my research a couple years back when buying, I think Nissan was the only one of the popular small crossovers that had this feature. Everyone else wants you to trust their computer logic instead of giving an option to manually go into AWD when needed. Only option is a Subaru, which is AWD all the time.