Normal Operation

The All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system continuously monitors vehicle conditions and automatically adjusts the torque distribution between the front and rear wheels. During normal operation, most of the torque is delivered to the front wheels. If wheel slip between the front and rear wheels is detected, or if the vehicle is under heavy acceleration, the AWD  system increases torque to the rear wheels to prevent or control wheel slip.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following: 

• AWD  system concern without on-demand or continuous DTCs