All-Wheel Drive (AWD) driving safety precautions

WARNING
• Do not drive beyond the performance capability of the tires, even with AWD engaged. Accelerating quickly, sharp steering maneuvers or sudden braking may cause loss of control.
• Always use tires of the same type, size, brand, construction (bias, bias-belted or radial), and tread pattern on all four wheels. Install tire chains on the rear wheels when driving on slippery roads and drive carefully.
• This vehicle is not designed for offroad (rough road) use. Do not drive on sandy or muddy roads that tires may get stuck in.
• For AWD equipped vehicles, do not attempt to raise two wheels off the ground and shift the transmission to any D (Drive) or R (Reverse) position with the engine running. Doing so may result in drivetrain damage or unexpected vehicle movement which could result in serious vehicle damage or personal injury.
• Do not attempt to test an AWD equipped vehicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer, (such as the dynamometers used by some states for emissions testing), or similar equipment even if the other two wheels are raised off the ground. Make sure you inform test facility personnel that your vehicle is equipped with AWD before it is placed on a dynamometer.
Using the wrong test equipment may result in drivetrain damage or unexpected vehicle movement which could result in serious vehicle damage or personal injury.
• When a wheel is off the ground due to an unlevel surface, do not spin the wheel excessively.
See also:
How to use the STATUS button
To display the status of the audio, climate control system and fuel consumption, press the STATUS button.
The following information will appear when the STATUS button is pressed multiple times:
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Indicators for operation
1. Engine start operation indicator (Automatic Transmission models)
This indicator appears when the selector lever is in the P (Park) position.
This indicator means that the engine will start by p ...
Power inverter switch (if so equipped)
To use the outlets for devices that require 120v power, place your vehicle in the Park (P) position with the ignition in the ON position and push the power inverter switch.
The switch will illumi ...
