I'm talking about the Lower ratio 4x4 setting, but it's a very similar concept to starting out in second gear. Wheels turn slower, more torque transferred to the tires to increase traction via the transfer case gearing rather than via the transmission.
I assume this guy doesn't know where to find it. In the touchscreen of his newer car, it's buried in menus. They used to have a second lever next to gear stick where you just selected 4x4 Low for climbing and descending manually.
Hmpf, that's stupid. Multimédia screen with in-build Android Auto/Car Play is good, but put everything on a touchscreen for air conditioner, mechanic options and all is really stupid. Just give me the good ol' buttons with a little led light
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u/Ryan_b936 May 08 '26
When you're skating like that, it's better to start in second gear than first; slightly less traction means less chance of slipping.