Drive Systems

All-Wheel Drive

Vehicles with this feature always send engine power to all four wheels. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions.

When using a compact spare tire on an AWD vehicle, the system automatically detects the compact spare and disables AWD.

To restore AWD operation and prevent excessive wear on the system, replace the compact spare with a full-size tire as soon as possible. See Compact Spare Tire for more information.

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    Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
    Metric English This gauge measures the temperature of the vehicle's engine. If the indicator needle moves into the shaded area, the engine is too hot. While driving under normal op ...

    How the System Works
    URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). A single tone sounds to indicate the system is working. URPA operates only at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). An ...

    Ride Control System Messages
    SERVICE REAR AXLE This message displays when there is a problem with the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System. See your dealer for service. SERVICE STABILITRAK This message displays if there is a pr ...