NOTE: When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, initialize the following system(s) after the cable is reconnected.

SYSTEM NAME CHART

System Name	See procedure
Navigation System (for DVD)	INITIALIZATION
Advanced Parking Guidance System
Power Trunk Lid System
Rear Door Sunshade System

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
1. When handling the electronic parts:
  1. Avoid any impact to electronic parts such as ECUs and relays. Replace these parts with new ones if dropped or subjected to a severe blow.
  2. Do not expose any electronic parts to high temperature or humidity.
  3. Do not touch the connector terminals in order to prevent deformation or malfunctions due to static electricity.
  4. If the power steering ECU has been replaced with a new one, initialize the rotation angle sensor value and calibrate the torque sensor zero point (see CALIBRATION ).
2. When handling the power steering gear assembly:
  1. Avoid any impact to the power steering gear assembly, especially to the motor or torque sensor. Replace these parts with new ones if dropped or subjected to a severe blow.
  2. Do not pull on the wire harness when moving the power steering gear assembly.
  3. If the power steering gear assembly has been replaced with a new one, clear the rotation angle sensor calibration value, initialize the rotation angle sensor value, and calibrate the torque sensor zero point (see CALIBRATION ).
3. When disconnecting and reconnecting the connectors:
  1. Turn the engine switch on (IG), center the steering wheel, and turn the engine switch off before disconnecting the connectors related to the electric power steering system.
  2. Ensure that the engine switch is off before reconnecting the connectors related to the electric power steering system. After reconnection, center the steering wheel and turn the engine switch on (IG).
    NOTE: Do not turn the engine switch on (IG) when the steering wheel is not centered.
  3. If the above operations are not carried out properly, the steering center point (zero point) will deviate, which may lead to a difference in steering effort between right and left. If there is a difference in steering effort between right and left, perform steering zero point calibration (see CALIBRATION ).
PRECAUTIONS FOR CAN COMMUNICATION
1. CAN communication is used to receive information from the skid control ECU, power steering ECU, ECM and steering angle sensor, and to transmit warnings to the combination meter. It is also used for communication between terminals TC and TS of the DLC3. If there are any problems in the CAN communication lines, DTCs indicating communication line malfunctions are output.
2. Perform troubleshooting for communication line problems if CAN communication DTCs are output. Be sure to start troubleshooting on the electric power steering system only when data communication is normal.
3. Temporary fixing or repair with bypass wiring, etc. is impossible because the length and path of each CAN communication line is specified.
BUS LINE REPAIR
1. After repairing the bus line with solder, wrap the repaired part with electrical tape.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Bus Line
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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.

Safety Warning

Power Steering System: Precaution

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

When to See a Mechanic

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