AWD models

DESIGN/PURPOSE 

AWD warning is displayed when the AWD system has a malfunction. AWD warning indicates that the vehicle is in fail-safe mode or protection function mode.

Symbol	Message	Condition
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.	AWD Error See Owner's Manual	AWD system malfunction.
	AWD High Temp. Stop vehicle	Protection function is activated due to heavy load to electric controlled coupling. (AWD system is not malfunctioning and AWD system changes to rear wheel drive.)
	Tire Size Incorrect See Owner's Manual	Large difference in diameter of front/rear tires.

SYNCHRONIZATION WITH MASTER WARNING LAMP 

Applicable

For master warning lamp, Refer to System Description .

SYSTEM DIAGRAM 

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SIGNAL PATH 

• The AWD control unit judges and decides a mode from among normal mode, fail-safe mode, and protection function mode, according to signals received from each switch, sensor, and control unit.
• The AWD control unit transmits AWD warning display signal to the combination meter via CAN communication when judging fail-safe mode or protection function mode.
• The combination meter displays AWD warning on the information display when receiving AWD warning display signal transmitted from the AWD control unit.

WARNING CONDITION 

AWD warning is displayed when the AWD system goes into fail-safe mode or protection function mode.

WARNING CANCEL CONDITION 

When any of the conditions listed below is satisfied:

• Ignition switch is in a position other than ON.
• AWD warning becomes invisible when the AWD system returns to normal.