AWD Warning

DESIGN/PURPOSE

AWD warning is displayed when the AWD system has a malfunction. AWD warning indicates that the vehicle is in fail-safe mode or protection function mode.

Symbol	Message	Condition
	4WD Error See Owner’s Manual	AWD system malfunction.
	4WD High Temp. Stop vehicle	Protection function is activated due to heavy load to electro-hydraulic coupling. (AWD system is not malfunctioning and AWD system changes to front wheel drive.)
	Tire Size Incorrect See Owner’s Manual	Large difference in diameter of front/rear tires.

SYNCHRONIZATION WITH MASTER WARNING LIGHT

Applicable

For master warning light, refer to Master Warning LightMaster Warning Lamp

(Full TFT meter), Master Warning LightMaster Warning Lamp

(7 inch information display).

SYSTEM DIAGRAM

SIGNAL PATH

The AWD control unit judges and decides a mode from among normal mode, fail-safe mode, and protection function mode, according to signals received from each sensor, and control unit.
The AWD control unit transmits AWD warning display signal to the combination meter via CAN communication when judging fail-safe mode or protection function mode.
The combination meter displays AWD warning on the information display when receiving AWD warning display signal transmitted from the AWD control unit.

WARNING CONDITION

AWD warning is displayed when the AWD system goes into fail-safe mode or protection function mode.

WARNING CANCEL CONDITION

When any of the conditions listed below is satisfied:

Ignition switch is in a position other than ON.
AWD warning becomes invisible when the AWD system returns to normal.