AWD Warning Light Display: Operation

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AWD light illuminates or blinks, when the AWD is in special control condition and AWD has malfunction.

At normal condition
Always light OFF
When FF mode is selected
AWD light illuminates when the AWD ON/OFF switching function is set to "FF mode" with the ignition switch ON.
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, or air pressure of any of four wheels is excessively low.
2. When "Rear differential inspection mode" is judged as NG Ref. to DIFFERENTIALS>REAR DIFFERENTIAL INSPECTION MODE .

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(A)	Ignition switch condition
(1)	At normal condition
(2)	When FF mode is selected
(3)	When malfunction is detected

If the illumination patterns of AWD light are not as above, check the AWD light circuit. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>AWD WARNING LIGHT DISPLAY>INSPECTION .