i-ACTIV AWD

i-ACTIV AWD Operation

i-ACTIV AWD Operation

i-ACTIV AWD Operation

AWD provides excellent drivability on snow-covered and ice-packed roads, sand and mud, as well as on steep slopes and other slippery surfaces.

A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning.

Refer to AWD Warning Indication/Warning Light (Search).

 

Never spin a wheel that is off the ground:

Spinning a wheel that is off the ground as a result of the vehicle being stuck or in a ditch is dangerous. The drive assembly could be seriously damaged which could lead to an accident or could even lead to overheating, oil leakage, and a fire.

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AWD Driving

This vehicle has not been designed for the purpose of off-road driving or rallies. Do not attempt to drive over uneven or rocky surfaces, or across rivers.

Although this vehicle is equipped with AWD, acceleration, steering and braking operations should be conducted in the same manner as with a non-AWD vehicle, with the emphasis placed on safe driving.

Tyres and Tyre Chains

The condition of the tyres plays a large role in the performance of the vehicle. Moreover, to prevent adverse effects to the drive assembly, please note the following:

Tyres

  • When replacing tyres, always replace all front and rear tyres at the same time.

  • All tyres must be of the same size, manufacture, brand and tread pattern. Pay particular attention when equipping snow or other types of winter tyres.

  • Do not mix tread-worn tyres with normal tyres.

  • Inspect tyre inflation pressures at the specified periods adjust to the specified pressures.

 

Check the tyre inflation pressure label attached to driver's door frame for the correct tyre inflation pressure.

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  • Make sure to equip the vehicle with genuine tyres of the specified size, on all wheels. With AWD, the system is calibrated for all 4 wheels being of the same dimensions.

Tyre chains

  • Install tyre chains to the front tyres.

  • Do not use tyre chains on the rear wheels.

  • Do not drive the vehicle faster than 30 km/h (19 mph) with the tyre chains installed.

  • Do not drive the vehicle with tyre chains on road conditions other than snow or ice.

Towing

If the vehicle requires towing, have it towed with all 4 wheels completely off the ground.

Refer to Towing Description (Search).

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