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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. If the spare tire is

installed, the AWD system may disable automatically and enter front

wheel drive only mode to protect driveline components. This condition

may be indicated by an AWD OFF message in the message center (see

Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more

information). If there is an AWD OFF message in the message center

from using the spare tire, this indicator should turn off after reinstalling

the repaired or replaced normal road tire and driving a short distance. It

is recommended to reinstall the repaired or replaced road tire as soon as

possible. Major dissimilar tire sizes between the front and rear axles

could cause the AWD system to stop functioning and default to front

wheel drive or cause damage to the AWD system.

Note: The AWD OFF message may also be displayed in the message

center if the AWD system has overheated and defaulted to front wheel

drive. This condition may occur if the vehicle was operated in extreme

conditions with excessive wheel slip, such as deep sand. To resume

normal AWD function as soon as possible, stop the vehicle in a safe

location and allow it to idle. The AWD OFF message will turn off when

the system cools and normal AWD function returns.

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.

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