Auto Limited Slip Diff - what is it?

Thank, that is what I figured, and this is the case in 2wd and 4wd?

 

The rear diff is the only one that is limited slip, so yes both 2WD and 4WD Sport models.

 

Oh I know both models have it, my question was does it engage in both 2wd and 4wd mode in a 4x4, I would assume yes but wanted to ask.

 

Well, it isn't electric so the limited slip differential works whenever there is slip... 2WD or 4WD doesn't matter.

 

Thanks for all the info. Confirmed what I was assuming was fact.

 

so much good info here. Fyi in my wife's rav4 this weekend there was ice in the driveway. One wheel was on ice and the other rear was mostly melted. I had a feeling it would spin a wheel and sure enough I couldn't move. Turned on auto LSD and after some gas, she took off safely.

 

That is wonderful! Helps to show the "non-believers" that this electronic traction stuff isn't all BS.

I noticed my first image on page 1 stopped displaying, so I fixed it (chart of how the VSC OFF button works).

 

Does any one know why the owners manual says not to drive with Auto LSD continuously on?

 

My answer is because you don't need it in all the time and it could overheat the brakes if you always floor it from stops. Also, the VSC is disabled to 30 mph opening you to potential risk of spinning out.

 

An oldie but a goodie!