Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Diagnostic Test
- PRECONDITIONING
Check the following before performing test.
- No DTC is detected in all ECU.
- Stop lamp switch and brake pedal position switch operate normally.
- Stop/Start OFF switch operates normally.
- Battery voltage is 10 V or more at Ignition Switch ON.
GO TO STEP 2 .
- SET THE VEHICLE TO CHASSIS DYNAMOMETER MODE
With CONSULT
- Start the engine.
- Check that the charging system does not have a malfunction. (Charge warning lamp is OFF.)
- On CONSULT screen, select "EMCM" >> "WORK SUPPORT" >> "CHASSIS DYNAMOMETER MODE".
- Touch "ON".
- Check that the charge warning lamp is blinking in a few seconds.
Without CONSULT
- Turn Ignition Switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Turn Ignition Switch ON.
- With the stop/start OFF switch pushed, repeat depress and release the brake 5 times within 6 seconds.
- Release the stop/start OFF switch and repeat depress and release the brake 5 times within 6 seconds.
- With the brake pedal released, press the stop/start OFF switch within 2 seconds.CAUTION:
Never push stop/start OFF switch more than once.
- Check that the stop/start status indicator is blinking in a few seconds. (Stop/Start status indicator repeats ON → OFF up to 6 times.)
- Start the engine and let it idle under the following conditions:
- Vehicle stopped.
- Selector lever: P or N
- Parking brake: applied
- Check that the charge warning lamp is blinking in a few seconds.
Is the charge warning lamp blinking?
YES
GO TO STEP 3 .
NO
Repeat work procedure 2.
- PERFORM 2-WHEEL DRIVE TEST
- Turn VDC OFF switch is ON. (Check that the VDC OFF indicator lamp is ON)
- Perform the test using the chassis dynamometer.
GO TO STEP 4 .
- CANCEL CHASSIS DYNAMOMETER MODE - 1CAUTION:
Always cancel Chassis Dynamometer Mode after the test.
- Move the vehicle from the tester.
- Turn Ignition Switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Start the engine.
- Drive the vehicle at 20 km/h (13 MPH) or more at least 10 seconds.
- Stop the vehicle.
- Check that the charge warning lamp is not blinking.
Is the charge warning lamp blinking?
YES
GO TO STEP 5 .
NO
GO TO STEP 6 .
- CANCEL CHASSIS DYNAMOMETER MODE - 2CAUTION:
- Always cancel Chassis Dynamometer Mode after the test.
- Erase DTC after this procedure otherwise MIL may turn ON.
With CONSULT
- Turn Ignition Switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Start the engine.
- On CONSULT screen, select "EMCM" >> "WORK SUPPORT" >> "CHASSIS DYNAMOMETER MODE".
- Touch "OFF".
- Turn Ignition Switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Turn Ignition Switch ON and check that the charge warning lamp turns ON.
- Start the engine and check that the charge warning lamp turns OFF.
Without CONSULT
- Turn Ignition Switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Start the engine.
- Set the vehicle under the following conditions:
- Engine is running
- Vehicle stopped.
- Selector lever: P or N
- Parking brake: applied
- Check that the charging system does not have a malfunction. (Charge warning lamp is blinking.)
- With the stop/start OFF switch pushed, repeat depress and release the brake 5 times within 6 seconds.
- Release the stop/start OFF switch and repeat depress and release the brake 5 times within 6 seconds.
- With the brake pedal released, press the stop/start OFF switch within 2 seconds.CAUTION:
Never push stop/start OFF switch more than once.
- Check that the charge warning lamp turns OFF in a few seconds.
- Turn Ignition Switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Turn Ignition Switch ON and check that the charge warning lamp turns ON.
- Start the engine and check that the charge warning lamp turns OFF.
Does the charge warning lamp turn OFF?
YES
GO TO STEP 6 .
NO
Check that DTC is not detected in all ECU. And then repeat work procedure 5.
- CHECK DTC
- Turn Ignition Switch OFF and wait at least 30 seconds.
- Turn Ignition Switch ON.
- Check that DTC is not detected in all ECU.
Is inspection result normal?
YES
END
NO
Erase DTC.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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