System Description: Description
- Electronic control allows optimal distribution of torque to front/rear wheels to match road conditions.
- Makes possible stable driving, with no wheel spin, on snowy roads or other slippery surfaces.
- On roads which do not require AWD, it contributes to improved fuel economy by driving in conditions close to rear-wheel drive.
- Sensor inputs determine the vehicle's turning condition, and in response tight cornering/braking are controlled by distributing optimum torque to front wheels.
- It transmits/receives each signal from the following control unit via CAN communication line.
COMPONENT PARTS FUNCTION TABLE
| Component parts | Function |
|---|---|
| ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) | Transmits the following signals via CAN communication to AWD control unit.
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| ECM | Transmits the following signals via CAN communication to AWD control unit.
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| Unified meter and A/C amp. | Transmits conditions of parking brake switch via CAN communication to AWD control unit. |
NOTE:
- When driving, if there is a large difference between front and rear wheel speed which continues for a long time, fluid temperature of drive system parts becomes too high and AWD warning lamp blinks quickly. (When AWD warning lamp blinks, vehicle changes to rear-wheel drive conditions.) Also, optional distribution of torque sometimes becomes rigid before lamp blinks quickly, but it is not a malfunction.
- If AWD warning lamp is blinking quickly, stop vehicle and allow it to idle for some time. Blinking will stop and AWD system will be restored.
- When driving, AWD warning lamp may blink slowly if there is a significant difference in diameter of the tires. At this time, vehicle performance is not fully available and cautious driving is required. (Continues until the engine is turned OFF.)
- If the warning lamp blinks slowly during driving but remains OFF after the engine is restarted, the system is normal. If it again blinks slowly after driving for some time, vehicle must be inspected.
- When there is a difference of revolution speed between the front and rear wheel the shift occasionally changes to direct 4-wheel driving conditions automatically. This is not a malfunction.