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Repair Instruction: Initialization
The initialization procedures are below the table.
| System Name |
|---|
| Intuitive Parking Assist System |
| Variable Gear Ratio Steering System |
| Theft Deterrent System |
- RESET INTUITIVE PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM
HINT:
The mid-point learning operation (steering angle midpoint, maximum steering angle) can be performed using 4 methods:
RESET INTUITIVE PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM REFERENCEMethod 1 Use the Techstream to perform initial setting of mid-point When clearance warning ECU is replaced
When steering wheel mid-point or wheel alignment is adjusted
When battery terminal is disconnected and reconnected
When malfunction causes momentary drop in the power supply voltage (due to cranking, depleted battery, etc.)
When steering angle sensor is removed and installed
When steering angle sensor is replacedMethod 2 Use customize mode to perform initial setting of mid-point When clearance warning ECU is replaced
When steering wheel mid-point or wheel alignment is adjustedMethod 3 Perform steering angle mid-point learning operation by rotating steering wheel to left and right full lock position When battery terminal is disconnected and reconnected
When malfunction causes momentary drop in the power supply voltage (due to cranking, depleted battery, etc.)
When steering angle sensor is removed and installed
When steering angle sensor is replacedMethod 4 Perform steering angle mid-point learning operation by traveling in approximate straight line for extended distance When battery terminal is disconnected and reconnected
When malfunction causes momentary drop in the power supply voltage (due to cranking, depleted battery, etc.)
When steering angle sensor is removed and installed
When steering angle sensor is replaced- Method 1 (the Techstream)
- Turn the engine switch off.
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / INTUITIVE P/A/Utility.
- Perform the STEERING INITIALIZATION procedure.
- Method 2 (Manual operation method)
- Using customize mode, set the mid-point and maximum steering angle.
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HINT:
*1: Steering wheel is centered (tires aligned straightforward).
*2: If 180 seconds pass, steering angle mid-point setting and maximum steering angle range setting will not occur and initialize mode will end.
Multi-information Display Indication Settings in Each Mode
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY INDICATION SETTINGS IN EACH MODE[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] Note {A} • X X X X - X [8], [9], [10] will illuminate if steering wheel midpoint is not set {B} •
↓
◦X
↓
◦X X
↓
◦X - X •
↓
◦•
↓
◦•
↓
◦[1], [8] to [10] will illuminate for 2 seconds: then [1], [2], [4], [8] to [10] will flash {C} ◦ ◦ X ◦ X X X X X X [1], [2], [4] will flash • : Illumination
◦ : Flashing
: Flashes depending on condition
x: No illumination or flashing
- Using customize mode, set the mid-point and maximum steering angle.
- Method 3 (Manual operation method)
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Turn the clearance sonar main switch ON.
- Turn the steering wheel to the full left and right lock position.NOTE: Make sure to completely turn the steering wheel to the left and right full lock position.
- Confirm that the learning operation has been completed by checking the multi-information display.
- Method 4 (Manual operation method)
- At an area with few turns and curves, and minimal traffic, drive at 20 km/h (12 mph) or more for 5 minutes or more.
- Method 1 (the Techstream)
- STEERING ANGLE SENSOR INITIALIZATION (to obtain a tire angle (during straight-ahead driving) signal)
- Turn the engine switch on (IG), and check that the master warning light and VSC/ABS warning lights illuminate for a few seconds.NOTE: If the warning lights remain on or blink, repair he applicable system.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG), and check that the master warning light and VSC/ABS warning lights illuminate for a few seconds.
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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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