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ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a full-time all-wheel drive (AWD)

system. The AWD system is an active system, meaning it not only

responds to wheel slip between the front and rear axles but also has the

ability to anticipate wheel slip and transfer torque to the rear wheels

before slip occurs. The AWD system is active all the time and requires no

input from the operator.

All components of the AWD system are sealed for life and require no

maintenance.

Note: When an AWD system fault is present, the warning CHECK AWD

will display in the message center. The AWD system is not functioning

correctly and defaulted to front wheel drive. When this warning is

displayed, have your vehicle serviced at an authorized dealer.

If your vehicle is equipped with AWD, a spare tire of a different size

other than the tire provided should never be used. A dissimilar spare tire

size (other than the spare tire provided) or major dissimilar tire sizes

between the front and rear axles could cause the AWD system to stop

functioning and default to front wheel drive.

Note: Your AWD vehicle is not intended for off-road use. The AWD

feature gives your vehicle some limited off-road capabilities in which

driving surfaces are relatively level, obstruction-free and otherwise

similar to normal on-road driving conditions. Operating your vehicle

under other than those conditions could subject the vehicle to excessive

stress which might result in damage which is not covered under your

warranty.

Driving on slippery surfaces with AWD vehicles

AWD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and

rough roads and have operating characteristics that are somewhat

different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the highway.

When driving at slow speeds off-highway under high outside

temperatures, use a low gear or (L) when possible. L (Low) gear

operation will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability.

Under severe operating conditions, the A/C may cycle on and off to

protect overheating of the engine.

Basic operating principles

• Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering

characteristics of your vehicle.

• Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by

loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice.

Driving

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