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.
Chassis Dynamometer Mode: Description
This function must be used when performing the 2-wheel drive test (e.g. with 2-wheel chassis dynamometer, speedometer tester). (For details, refer to Work Procedure .)
The use of this mode is essential to avoid torque control and to perform a proper test with the 2-wheel chassis dynamometer. Charge warning lamp indicates this mode is set by blinking.
- Chassis Dynamometer Mode must be set when performing test with 2-wheel chassis dynamometer.
- At the end of test, always cancel Chassis Dynamometer Mode and check that the charge warning lamp turns OFF.
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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.