HEAVY TIGHT-CORNER BRAKING SYMPTOM OCCURS
Description
Heavy tight-corner braking symptom occurs when the vehicle is driven and the steering wheel is turned fully to either side after the engine is started.
NOTE: Light tight-corner braking symptom may occur depending on driving conditions. This is not malfunction.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.PERFORM ECM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT
Perform self-diagnosis for “ENGINE”.
Is any DTC detected? YES >> Check the DTC. Refer to EC-93, "DTC Index".
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT
Perform self-diagnosis for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD”.
Is DTC “U1000” detected? YES >> Proceed to DLN-55, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK AWD SOLENOID
Perform the trouble diagnosis of the AWD solenoid. Refer to DLN-38, "Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair or replace the error-detected parts.
4.CHECK ELECTRIC CONTROLLED COUPLING
Does rear wheel rotate? YES >> Replace electric controlled coupling for mechanical malfunction (clutch sticking etc.). Refer to DLN-114, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Check each harness connector pin terminal for disconnection.
VEHICLE DOES NOT ENTER AWD MODE
Description
Vehicle does not enter 4-wheel drive mode even though AWD warning is not displayed.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK INFORMATION DISPLAY (COMBINATION METER)
Perform the trouble diagnosis of combination meter. Refer to MWI-52, "Work flow".
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace the error-detected parts.
2.CHECK PARKING BRAKE SWITCH SIGNAL
With CONSULT
Check “PARKING BRAKE SW SIG” of CONSULT “DATA MONITOR” for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD”.
| Monitor Item | Condition | Status |
| PARKING BRAKE SW SIG | When the parking brake pedal is operation. | On |
| When the parking brake pedal is not operation. | Off |
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Proceed to BRC-115, "Component Function Check".
3.CRUISE TEST
Drive the vehicle for a period of time.
Does any symptom occur? YES >> Replace electric controlled coupling for mechanical malfunction (mechanical engagement of clutch is not possible). Refer to DLN-114, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Check each harness connector pin terminal for disconnection.
AWD HIGH TEMP IS DISPLAYED ON INFORMATION DISPLAY
Description
While driving, AWD warning (AWD High Temp. Stop vehicle) is displayed on information display (combination meter).
TIRE SIZE INCORRECT IS DISPLAYED ON INFORMATION DISPLAY
Description
While driving, AWD warning (Tire Size Incorrect: See Owner’s Manual) is displayed on information display (combination meter).
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK TIRE
Check the following.
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace error-detected parts. And then, drive the vehicle at speed of 20 km/h (12 MPH) or more for 5 seconds or more. Improper size information is initialized accordingly.
2.CHECK INPUT SIGNAL OF TIRE DIAMETER
With CONSULT
Does the item on “DATA MONITOR” indicate “0 - 4 mm”? YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.TERMINAL INSPECTION
Check AWD control unit harness connector for disconnection.
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> Replace AWD control unit. Refer to DLN-67, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Repair or replace the error-detected parts.
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
Use the chart below to find the cause of the symptom. The numbers indicate the order of the inspection. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

DTC/Circuit diagnosis
Periodic maintenanceSteering column
Inspection
HOLE COVER SEAL, HOLE COVER AND LOWER SHAFT
Check each part of hole cover seal, hole cover and steering column and lower
shaft for damage or other malfunctions.
Replace if necessary.
STEERING COLUMN
Check each part of steering column for damage or other
malfunctions. ...
Symptom diagnosis
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
Work Flow
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW
Interview the customer if possible, to determine the conditions that exist
when the noise occurs. Use the Diagnostic
Worksheet during the interview to document the facts and conditions when the
noise occurs and any
custome ...
Maintenance precautions
When performing any inspection or maintenance
work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent
serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to
the vehicle. The following are general precautions
which should be closely observed.
WARNING
Park the vehicle on a level surface, a ...