Auto Mode It doesn’t get any easier than this. The system not only offers the near-perfect balance in most situations, it also lets you operate in 2WD for better fuel economy. When Auto Mode detects wheel slippage, it switches to 4WD, sending power to the front and rear wheels. By automatically adjusting, you get the best of both worlds – the efficiency of 2WD and the traction of 4WD.[1, 2]
4H Lock Locks Armada into 4WD, splitting the torque 50/50 between the front and rear wheels, giving you twice the traction to forge ahead. Ideal when “roads” get a little rougher.[1, 2]
4L Lock Severe terrain ahead? This mode locks Armada into 4WD and engages the low range gear so you get that extra oomph to pull you over a gravelly hill or out of a mud pit. Reduced throttle sensitivity helps give you more control while the added bonus of engine braking can help keep your speed in check while navigating down complex hills. The best choice when you need slow and steady.[1, 2]
Snow Mode No two weather days are ever alike. Conditions always vary widely. Select Snow Mode and Armada can adapt to snowy, icy and wet road surfaces with a number of counter measures. It uses a higher gear to make the throttle less sensitive for more predictable acceleration, and increases steering weight for a higher feeling of control. 4WD models offer the added benefit of maximum traction when moving from a standstill. Yet whether you drive a 2WD or 4WD Armada, the end result is confidence – on even the worst days of winter.[1]