If you press the switch, you can change the
drive mode in the order of AWC ECO, NOR-
MAL, SNOW, LOCK, AWC ECO.
CAUTION
Do not operate the drive mode-selector with
the front wheels spinning on a snowy road or
in similar conditions. The vehicle could
lunge in an unexpected direction.
Driving on dry, paved roads in "LOCK"
mode causes increased fuel consumption and
noise.
NOTE
The drive mode can be switched while driv-
ing or stopped.
S-AWC drive mode display
Example: "AWC ECO" mode is selected.
The currently selected drive mode is dis-
played on the multi-information display.
In addition, when the drive mode is changed,
the selected mode appears on the interrupt
display screen of the information screen in
the multi-information display.
The drive mode display will appear on the
information screen for a few seconds, and
then the original screen will return.
CAUTION
If the selected drive mode indicator begins
blinking, the drive mode will automatically
switch to protect the drive-system compo-
nents. A warning will also be displayed in
the information screen in the multi informa-
tion display.
Warning display
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Reduce speed and, if the indicator stops
blinking, you may resume normal driving.
S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) (if so equipped)
CAUTION
If the drive mode indicator (4WD) is blink-
ing, a problem has occurred with the S-
AWC. A warning will also be displayed in
the information screen in the multi informa-
tion display.
Warning display
Have your vehicle inspected by an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Make sure that all four tires are the same
specified size, type, and brand, and have no
significant difference in the amount of wear
for all 4 wheels. Otherwise, the S-AWC sys-
tem may not work properly, and a 4WD sys-
tem
warning
(overheating
required) may be displayed.
S-AWC operation display
The S-AWC operation status can be displayed
on the information screen in the multi-infor-
mation display.
To display the status, press the multi-informa-
tion meter switch to change the information
screen.
Refer to "Information screen (With the igni-
tion switch or the operation mode in ON)" on
Features and controls
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