AWD Warning Light Display: Operation

AWD warning light illuminates or blinks at start, or when AWD is faulty.

• If normal

AWD light always illuminates when the ignition switch is ON (engine OFF). Light goes off after two seconds from engine ON.

• Faulty

AWD warning light blinks at 2 Hz, when tires with different diameters are installed, or when the vehicle is driven with air pressure of any of the four tires significantly low.

Fig 1: AWD Warning Light Hz Graph

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

If the AWD light does not illuminate, or illumination patterns are not as above, check the AWD light circuit. Refer to INSPECTION