Electronic Control Coupling (Front) Operation Check (Vehicles With S-AWC)

Raise the vehicle.
For easy identification of tire rotation, mark the front and rear tires as shown in the figure.
Set the selector lever to the P position, and turn ON the ignition switch.
Set the wheel to the neutral position, and carry out the special function test No. 4 "Control OFF".
Rotate the left-front tire counterclockwise by your hand, and check that the right-front tire makes reverse rotation against the left-front tire.
Set the shift position to the N-position, and turn ON the ignition switch.
Set the wheel to the neutral position, and carry out the special function test No. 5 "Front coupling operation check".

Fig 1: Identifying Front/Rear Tire Marks
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

NOTE: Time limit for the special function test No. 5 "Front coupling operation check" is 1 minute.
Rotate the left-front tire counterclockwise by your hand, and check that the right-front tire rotates to the same direction, viewed from the left-front tire.
Carry out the check above. Then when the tire operates as mentioned, it is judged that the AWC-ECU control and electronic control coupling (front) are normal. If the tire does not operate as mentioned, replace the transfer assembly. (Refer to TRANSFER ASSEMBLY (AWD) (CVT) or TRANSFER ASSEMBLY (A/T).)