AWD CONTROL UNIT
Reference Value
VALUES ON THE DIAGNOSIS TOOL
NOTE: The following table includes information (items) inapplicable to this vehicle. For information (items) applicable to this vehicle, refer to CONSULT display items.


*: The values are changed by throttle opening and engine speed.
TERMINAL LAYOUT

PHYSICAL VALUES


*: The values are changed by depressed accelerator pedal opening and engine speed.
CAUTION: When using circuit tester to measure voltage for inspection, be sure not to extend forcibly any connector terminals.
Fail-Safe
If any malfunction occurs in AWD electrical system, and control unit detects the malfunction, AWD warning on information display (combination meter) is displayed to indicate system malfunction. And then AWD control unit controls becomes the fail-safe mode depending on DTC.
| DTC | Vehicle condition |
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AWD control changes to front-wheel drive immediately, then AWD control stops, and the vehicle becomes front-wheel drive. |
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AWD control changes to front-wheel drive immediately, then AWD control stops, and the vehicle becomes front-wheel drive. |
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No impact to vehicle behavior. |
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 | AWD warning (on information display) | Error area and root cause | Contents of protection function |
| — | Refer to DLN-16, "INFORMATION DISPLAY (COMBINATION METER) : AWD Warning". | Rear final drive assembly in protection mode. It is not malfunction.
(Internal temperature rise of electronic controlled coupling) |
Shuts down AWD system temporarily (Front wheel drive) |
| — | Malfunction in each tire or different tire diameter |
NOTE:
DTC Inspection Priority Chart
If some DTCs are displayed at the same time, perform inspections one by one based on the following priority chart.

DTC Index

NOTE: If some DTCs are displayed at the same time, refer to DLN-22, "DTC Inspection Priority Chart".
System description
Wiring diagramFM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD) player (Type A) (if so equipped)
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD) player (Type A)
CD eject button
XM button*
Display screen
CD insert slot
SEEK button
SCAN button
CAT button
BACK button
APPS button
ENTER/SETTING button/ TUNE/SCROLL
knob
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TCM
Exploded View
Bracket
Bracket
TCM
: Vehicle front
: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)
Removal and Installation
CAUTION:
Do not impact the TCM when removing or installing TCM.
When replacing TCM and transaxle assembly as a set, replace
transaxle assembly first and then
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Instrument panel assembly
Exploded View
Defroster grille
Center speaker grille (if equipped)
Side ventilator grille (LH)
Instrument side finisher (LH)
Knee protector
Instrument finisher A
Cluster lid A
Instrument finisher B (without pushbutton
ignition)
Instrument finishe ...