Indicator Operation

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Indicator Operation
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The 4WD control module output operation signal of the 4WD AUTO indicator and the 4WD LOCK indicator. Indicators as follows in order to inform what state the 4WD control system is.

4WD CONTROL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Operation Condition
Indicator
4WD AUTO indicator OFF
  • Ignition switch is OFF.
  • Vehicle is at "2WD" position or "4WD-lock" position.
ON
  • Within 2 seconds after ignition switch is turn ON (checking indicator operation).
  • Vehicle is at "4WD-auto" position.
  • 4WD control module detects DTC of 4WD control system.
Blinking at intervals of 2 seconds continuously
  • 4WD control module detects the rotation difference of front wheel and rear wheel and/or temperature of rear differential more than specified temperature.
4WD LOCK indicator OFF
  • Ignition switch is OFF.
  • Vehicle is at "2WD" position or "4WD-auto" position.
ON
  • Within 2 seconds after ignition switch is turn ON (checking indicator operation).
  • Vehicle is at "4WD-lock" position.
  • 4WD control module detects DTC of 4WD control system.
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