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AWD Warning Light Display: Operation

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

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

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.

AWD warning light always illuminates when the fuse is installed on the FWD fuse holder and the AWD is released.

Fig 1: AWD Warning Light Signal Patterns
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If the AWD light does not illuminate, or illumination patterns are not as above, check the AWD light circuit. < Refer to INSPECTION , AWD Warning Light Display. >