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For Vehicles Equipped With Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) System

FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC) SYSTEM




a. NOTICES WHEN USING DRUM TESTER
b. Activating 2WD inspection mode (Not using the intelligent tester)
Perform the following steps from 1. through 4. in 60 seconds.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal twice times with the transmission P position.
3. Fully depress the accelerator pedal twice times with the transmission N position.
4. Fully depress the accelerator pedal twice times with the transmission P position.
5. Check that the HV system warning light flashed on the multi-information display.
6. Start the engine by turning the ignition switch while depressing the brake pedal.

c. Activating 2WD inspection mode (Using the intelligent tester)
1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Turn the intelligent tester on.
4. Select following menu items: DIAGNOSIS / OBD / MOBD / HV ECU / ACTIVE TEST / INSPECTION MOD1 / ON.
5. Check that the HV system warning light flashers on the multi-information display and the master warning light is illuminated in the combination meter.
6. Start the engine by turning the ignition switch while depressing the brake pedal.

d. Activating 4WD inspection mode (Not using the intelligent tester)
Perform the following steps from 1. through 4. in 60 seconds.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal four with the transmission P position.
3. Fully depress the accelerator pedal four with the transmission N position.
4. Fully depress the accelerator pedal four with the transmission P position.
5. Check that the HV system warning light flashed on the multi-information display.
6. Start the engine by turning the ignition switch while depressing the brake pedal.

e. Activating 4WD inspection mode (Using the intelligent tester)
1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Turn the intelligent tester on.
4. Select following menu items: DIAGNOSIS / OBD / MOBD / HV ECU / ACTIVE TEST / INSPECTION MOD3 / ON.
5. Check that the HV system warning light flashers on the multi-information display and the master warning light is illuminated in the combination meter.
6. Start the engine by turning the ignition switch while depressing the brake pedal.
7. Before beginning testing, disable the VSC. To disable the VSC, turn the ignition switch off and connect SST to terminals TS and CG of the DLC3.

SST 09843-18040

NOTE:
- Confirm that the VSC warning light blinks.
- VSC system will be reset when the engine is restarted.
- For safety, secure the vehicle with restraint chains while using a wheel dynamometer.

f. NOTICES OF RELATED OPERATIONS TO VSC
1. Do not carry out unnecessary installation and removal as it might affect the adjustment of VSC related parts.
2. Be sure to follow the instructions for work preparation and final confirmation of proper operation of the VSC system.