
| A. | Inside storage room | B. | Rear final drive |
| No. | Component | Function |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Steering angle sensor |
Mainly transmits the following signal to AWD control unit via CAN communication:
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| 2. |
Combination meter [AWD (All-Wheel Drive) warning icon/display] |
Mainly transmits the following signal to AWD control unit via CAN communication:
Mainly receives the following signal from AWD control unit via CAN communication:
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| 3. | ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) actuator and electric unit (control unit) |
Mainly transmits the following signals to AWD control unit via CAN communication:
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| 4. | ECM (Engine Control Module) |
Mainly transmits the following signals to AWD control unit via CAN communication:
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| 5. | TCM (Transmission Control Module) |
Mainly transmits the following signals to AWD control unit via CAN communication:
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| 6. | AWD control unit | Refer to AWD Control Unit. |
| 7. | Electric controlled coupling | Refer to Electric Controlled Coupling. |
| 8. | AWD solenoid | Refer to AWD Solenoid. |
The AWD control unit is located behind the back door kicking plate.

Controls driving force distribution by signals from each sensor from front wheel driving mode (100:0) to 4-wheel driving mode (50:50).
Front wheel driving conditions is available by fail-safe function if malfunction is detected in AWD system.
AWD actuator relay is integrated with AWD control unit, and supplies AWD solenoid with voltage.
Controls electric controlled coupling by command current from AWD control unit.

Electric controlled coupling (1) is integrated with rear final drive and transmits driving force to rear final drive. For operation, refer to Operation Description.

AWD warning icon/display is displayed when there is a malfunction in AWD system. AWD warning icon/display indicates the Nissan Murano vehicle is in fail-safe mode and shifting to front-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive (rear-wheels still have some driving torque).
AWD WARNING ICON/DISPLAY INDICATION
| Condition | AWD warning icon/display |
|---|---|
| AWD system malfunction |
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Protection function is activated due to heavy load to electric controlled coupling. (AWD system is not malfunctioning and AWD system changes to front wheel drive.) When this message is displayed, refer to Description. |
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Large difference in diameter of front/rear tires When this message is displayed, refer to Diagnosis Procedure. |
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| Other than above (system normal) | OFF |
CAUTION:
AWD warning icon/display is displayed due to data reception error, CAN communication error etc.
Structure and Operation
Theremaybe one or two seatback pockets located on the back of the driver and passenger seats. The pockets can be used to store maps.
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