HOW DOES ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
WORK
All-wheel drive uses all four wheels to
power the vehicle. This increases traction,
enabling you to drive over terrain and road
conditions that a conventional two-wheel
drive vehicle cannot. The AWD system
turns on when needed and does not require
input from you.
There is further information on driving in
unique driving conditions. See Driving
Hints (page 260).
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not become
overconfident in the ability of all-wheel
drive vehicles. Although an all-wheel
drive vehicle may accelerate better than
a two-wheel drive vehicle in low traction
situations, it won't stop any faster than
two-wheel drive vehicles. Always drive
at a safe speed.
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
LIMITATIONS
Using different size tires other than the
provided spare could cause system
damage or disable the all-wheel drive
system.
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE – TROUBLESHOOTING
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
The all-wheel drive system has locked itself to assist with
cooling.
AWD Temporarily
Locked
The all-wheel drive system temporarily turns off to protect
itself from overheating or if something (mechanical interfer-
ence or de-syncronization) prevents all-wheel drive operation.
AWD Temporarily
Disabled
The all-wheel drive system has resumed normal function due
to the system cooling or mechanical synchronization.
AWD Restored
The all-wheel drive system turns off to protect itself if you are
using a temporary spare tire or if another vehicle system
prevents all-wheel drive operation.
AWD OFF
The all-wheel drive system is not operating properly. If the
warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an
authorized dealer.
AWD Malfunction
Service Required
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2024 Edge (CDQ) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202306, DOM
All-Wheel Drive
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