AWD Warning Light Display: Operation

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AWD light blinks when a fault occurs in AWD.

At normal condition
After turning the ignition switch to ON, illuminates for 2 seconds then goes off.
When malfunction is detected
AWD light blinks at 2 Hz when any of the following malfunctions are detected with the ignition switch ON.
1. When tire with different diameter is installed.
2. When air pressure of any of four tires is excessively low.

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. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(DIAGNOSTICS)>AWD Warning Light Display>INSPECTION .