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Does my Hyundai Santa Fe automatically disengage the ESP when engaging four-wheel drive?

I believe I have to disengage my Hyundai Santa Fe's ESP if I decide to use locked four-wheel drive. Does this mean that if the car decides to engage four-wheel drive itself, it automatically disengages the ESP itself, please?

Asked on 28 August 2010 by Rex Chess

Answered by Honest John
No because when it automatically engages 4WD it does not lock the centre diff, it only engages 4WD. Locking the centre diff is for added traction at low speeds in severe conditions.
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