SH-AWD Indicator

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The SH-AWD indicator will come on under certain conditions even if the AWD system is working normally. Here are some examples:

When you use high-powered wireless equipment such as a CB or Ham radio in the vehicle.
When you keep spinning the rear wheels while the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, snow, etc.
When the battery voltage suddenly drops below 10 volts.

After the SH-AWD indicator comes on, it stays on until you turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).