AWD SYSTEM: Protection Function

AWD system activates its protection function (shuts down AWD system temporarily) if AWD system detects high load continuously or the front wheel tire size differs from the rear tire size. (AWD system is automatically restored if AWD system no longer detects any overload or the tire size difference is eliminated.)

DTC

Warning lamp

Error area and root cause

Contents of protection function

Blinking⁽¹⁾

Transfer assembly in protection mode. It is not malfunction. (Internal temperature rise of electronic controlled coupling)

Shuts down AWD system temporarily

Blinking⁽²⁾

Malfunction in each tire or different tire diameter

⁽¹⁾	Quick blinking: 2 times/second (blinking for approximately 1 minute and then turned OFF)

⁽²⁾	Slow blinking: 1 time/2 seconds (continuing to blink until ignition switch is turned OFF)

NOTE:

If the warning lamp blinks slowly during driving but remains OFF after the engine is restarted, the system is normal. If it again blinks slowly after driving for some time, vehicle must be inspected.
When there is a difference of revolution speed between the front and rear wheel the shift occasionally changes to direct 4-wheel driving conditions automatically. This is not a malfunction.