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Repair Instruction: Initialization: Description
| Necessary Procedures | Procedure Details | Effects / Inoperative Functions When Necessary Procedures are not Performed | Notes |
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| Navigation system (for DVD) initialization | After turning the power switch ON (IG), insert the map disc. | Navigation system (for DVD) | If the map disc is inside when disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal, this procedure is not necessary |
| Correction of steering angle neutral point | Fully turn the steering wheel to the right and left. | Parking guidance function | - |
| Rear curtain position reset operation |
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Rear curtain | - |
| Reset power trunk lid system | Completely close the luggage compartment door by hand once. | Power trunk lid function | It is not necessary to perform initialization if the negative (-) battery cable is disconnected while the luggage compartment door is closed. |
After the power switch is turned OFF, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch OFF, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
| Replacement Part | Necessary Procedures | Effects / Inoperative Functions When Necessary Procedures are not Performed | Notes |
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| Hybrid vehicle control ECU |
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| Hybrid vehicle transmission assembly | Perform clutch oil pressure value learning initialization | Large shift shock |
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Vehicle height offset calibration | Vehicle height sensor data may be affected due to installation position, or vehicle height recognition may be erroneous | May also occur when vehicle height is uneven due to deterioration over time |
| Tire pressure warning ECU |
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| Tire pressure warning valve and transmitter |
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Even if only one wheel is replaced, IDs for all 5 wheels must be registered |
| Skid control ECU |
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- |
| Brake actuator |
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Brake does not operate properly | - |
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| Yaw rate and acceleration sensor |
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- |
| Electric parking brake ECU |
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Electric parking brake does not operate normally | - |
| Electric parking brake actuator |
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- |
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Parking brake bedding | Parking brake performance may not be normal | - |
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Actuator angle neutral point calibration and initialization | Steering wheel off-center | - |
| Power steering gear assembly |
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- |
| Power steering ECU |
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- |
| Occupant classification ECU |
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- |
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Registration |
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- |
| Front millimeter wave radar sensor | Adjust front millimeter wave radar sensor | DTC C1A11 or C1A14 is output | - |
| Steering angle sensor connector | Correction of steering angle neutral point | Parking guidance function | - |
| Television camera | Television camera optical axis (Camera position setting) |
Vehicle width extension lines and expected course are deviated | - |
| Parking assist ECU |
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- |
| Mayday ECU |
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LEXUS link system | - |
| Mayday battery |
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DTC 6-1 remains output | - |
| Power window regulator motor (All doors) |
Initialize power window control system |
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When the battery is replaced, it is not necessary to initialize the power window regulator motor |
| Inner rear view mirror |
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Direction is not displayed correctly | - |
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Position sensor initialization |
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Reset power trunk lid system | Power trunk lid function | - |
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Rear curtain position reset operation | Rear curtain | - |
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Initialize sliding roof system |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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