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All-Wheel Drive Messages
Action / DescriptionAWD Messages
Displayed when the system has been
automatically disabled to protect itself.
This is caused by operating the vehicle with
the compact spare tire installed or if the
system is overheating. The system will
resume normal function and clear this
message after cycling the ignition on and
off and driving a short distance with the
road tire re-installed or after the system is
allowed to cool.
AWD OFF
Displayed when the all wheel drive system
resumes normal function and clears this
message after driving a short distance with
the road tire re-installed or after the system
cools.
AWD Restored
Displayed when the all wheel drive system
has automatically disabled itself due to the
system overheating.
AWD Temporarily Disabled
Displayed in conjunction with the power-
train malfunction/reduced power light
when the system is not operating properly.
If the warning stays on or continues to
come on, contact your authorized dealer
as soon as possible.
Check AWD
Displayed when the system needs its power
transfer unit lubrication changed. This
message may be set if the vehicle has
experienced extended periods of extreme/
severe duty cycle driving.
Change AWD Power Transfer Unit Lube
Operating AWD Vehicles With
Spare Tires
A spare tire of a different size other than
the tire provided should never be used. The
AWD system may disable automatically
and enter front-wheel drive only mode to
protect driveline components if a non-full
sized tire is installed. This condition may
be indicated by a message in the
information display. If there is a message
in the information display from using a
non-full sized spare tire, this indicator
should turn off after reinstalling the
repaired or replaced normal road tire and
cycling the ignition off and on. It is
recommended to reinstall the repaired or
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Explorer (TUB), enUSA, Edition date: 03/2015, First Printing
All-Wheel Drive
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