All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation
• AWD provides excellent drivability on snow-covered and ice-packed roads, sand and mud, as well as on steep slopes and other slippery surfaces.
• A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on .
WARNING
Never spin a wheel that is off the ground:
Spinning a wheel that is off the ground as a result of the vehicle being stuck or in a ditch is dangerous. The drive assembly could be seriously damaged which could lead to an accident or could even lead to overheating, oil leakage, and a fire.
AWD Driving
WARNING
Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers when driving this vehicle:
Sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvering of this vehicle is dangerous as it could result in the increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle roll-over, personal injury or death.
This vehicle has a higher center of gravity. Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and AWD vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity.
Utility and AWD vehicles are not designed for cornering at high speeds any more than low profile sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. In addition, utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
Drive carefully when the vehicle is loaded by lowering vehicle speed and applying the brakes earlier:
Abrupt maneuvering and sudden braking when driving a loaded vehicle is dangerous as the driving behavior of a vehicle with a high center of gravity is different when it is loaded compared to when it is not, and could result in the loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Tires and Tire Chains
The condition of the tires plays a large role in the performance of the vehicle.
Moreover, to prevent adverse effects to the drive assembly, please note the following:
Tires
• When replacing tires, always replace all front and rear tires at the same time.
• All tires must be of the same size, manufacture, brand and tread pattern.
Pay particular attention when equipping snow or other types of winter tires.
• Do not mix tread-worn tires with normal tires.
• Inspect tire inflation pressures at the specified periods and adjust to the specified pressures.
NOTE
Check the tire inflation pressure label attached to driver's door frame for the correct tire inflation pressure.
• Make sure to equip the vehicle with genuine wheels of the specified size, on all wheels. With AWD, the system is calibrated for all four wheels being of the same dimensions.
Tire chains
• Install tire chains to the front tires.
• Do not use tire chains on the rear wheels.
• Do not drive the vehicle faster than 30 km/h (19 mph) with the tire chains installed.
• Do not drive the vehicle with tire chains on road conditions other than snow or ice.
Towing
If the vehicle requires towing, have it towed with all four wheels completely off the ground.
D Pillar Reinforcement (Lower) Installation [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Installation Procedure
1. When installing new parts, measure and adjust the body as necessary to conform
with standard dimensions.
2. Drill holes for the plug welding before installing the new parts.
3. After temporarily installing new parts, make sure the related parts fit p ...
Transaxle Range Sensor [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The transaxle range sensor detects the position of the manual valve and selector
lever.
The transaxle range sensor signal is used for automatic shift control, manual
shift control, TCC control, line pressure control, direct electric shift control,
learning co ...
Oil Control Valve (OCV) Removal/Installation
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before servicing.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the plug hole plate..
3. Remove the ignition coil/ion sensors..
4. Remove the cylinder head cover..
5. Remove in ...