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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 when the all wheel drive system
needs to temporarily lock to help reduce
the heat in the AWD torque actuator.
AWD Temporarily Locked
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.
AWD Malfunction Service Required
Never use a spare tire of a different size
other than the tire provided. The AWD
system will disable and enter rear-wheel
drive only mode to protect driveline
components if a non-full sized tire is
installed. Some limited AWD traction could
be provided if a mini-spare is installed on
one of the front wheels. If you are in driving
conditions where limited AWD traction is
needed while a mini-spare is installed, it is
recommended the mini-spare be installed
on the front axle.
If a mini-spare is installed, this condition is
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
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Explorer (CTW) Canada/United States of America, Police, enUSA, Edition date: 201902, First-Printing
All-Wheel Drive
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