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.
Work Procedure
- CHECK DTC
Check DTC.
Is any DTC detected?
YES
Repair malfunction(s) and erase DTC. Refer to DTC Index .
NO
GO TO 2.
- CHECK PERMANENT DTC
With CONSULT
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Select "Permanent DTC Status" of "SRT & P-DTC" mode with CONSULT.
Is any permanent DTC detected?
YES
GO TO 3.
NO
END
- SET SRT
With CONSULT
Set SRT. Refer to Description .
If a vehicle has one or more SRT items indicating "INCMP", perform the most efficient SRT set driving pattern to set the SRT properly.
GO TO 4.
- DRIVE DRIVING PATTERN CAUTION: Always drive at a safe speed.
With CONSULT
- Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
- Use "Permanent DTC Status" of "SRT & P-DTC" mode with CONSULT.
- Drive the vehicle according to driving cycle.
The driving cycle must be performed under the following conditions:
- The state of driving at 40 km/h (25 MPH) reaches 300 seconds or more in total.
- Idle speed lasts 15 seconds or more.
- A lapse of 600 seconds or more after engine start.
GO TO 5.
- CHECK PERMANENT DTC
With CONSULT
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Select "Permanent DTC Status" of "SRT & P-DTC" mode with CONSULT.
Is any permanent DTC detected?
YES
GO TO 4.
NO
END
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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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