I think the T/C and "traction on demand" are differnt animals. The T/C is by brake on each wheel, and so doesn't cut out when you lock the rear diff -it wouldn't matter at all if all 4 were locked, since none could spin faster than the others. It just wouldn't ever kick in.
I am disappointed that you can't turn off the T/C in regular 4X mode though...
-Jack
Yellow H2 adv. pkg.
Alaska to ??? June '03
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