Warning Lamp
Turns ON when there is a malfunction in AWD system. It indicates that fail-safe mode is engaged and vehicle change to rear-wheel drive or shifting driving force-AWD (Front-wheels still have some driving torque).
Also turns ON when ignition switch is turned ON, for purpose of lamp check. Turns OFF approximately for 1 seconds after the engine starts if system is normal.
AWD Warning Lamp Indication
AWD WARNING LAMP INDICATION
| Condition | AWD warning lamp |
|---|---|
| Lamp check | Turns ON when ignition switch is turned ON. Turns OFF approx. 1 second after engine start. |
| AWD system malfunction | ON |
| Protection function is activated due to heavy load to electric controlled coupling. (AWD system is not malfunctioning and AWD system changes to 2WD mode.) | Rapid flashing: 2 times/second (Flashing in approx. 1 minute and then turning OFF.) |
| Large difference in diameter of front/rear tires | Slow flashing: 1 time/2 seconds (Continuing to flash until turning ignition switch OFF) |
| Other than above (system normal) | OFF |