Auto select 4 wheel drive

[telboy1938]

I recently bought a 2001 model of the Honda HRV 4 x 4 and wish to know how it swiches from 2 wheel drive to 4 wheel drive automatically. I understand that it should take place when one wheel looses traction but is there a way of testing it does function other than waiting to see if it works. I imagine it would be tested at a garage qualified to service this model but wondered if it was possible to check myself. I can't see any sign of an indicator light on the dashboard either which would tell me when it operated. Your help is appreciated. Tel

[VHG]

This may be better in the "motoring" section.

Or "cars" under motoring.

[ChuckFickens]

just try to wheel spin it on gravel or similar, you should easily be able to feel if the drive is going to the rear.