Operation Check

2010 Lexus RX 450h 3.5 BSECTION Operation Check
  1. CHECK SYSTEM NORMAL CONDITION 
    1. If the symptom is applicable to any of the following, it is intended behavior, and not a malfunction.
      Symptom Answer
      A longer route than expected is chosen. Depending on the road conditions, the display and navigation module display may determine that a longer route is quicker.
      Even when distance priority is high, the shortest route is not shown. Some routes may not be advised due to safety concerns.
      When the vehicle is put into motion immediately after the engine starts, the navigation system deviates from the actual position. If the vehicle starts before the navigation system activates, the system may not react.
      When running on certain types of roads, especially new roads, the vehicle position deviates from the actual position. When the vehicle is driving on new roads not available on the map disc, the system attempts to match it to another nearby road, causing the position mark to deviate.
    2. The following symptoms are not malfunctions, but are caused by errors inherent in the GPS, gyro sensor, speed sensor or display and navigation module display.
      Fig 1: Locating Position Mark On Parallel Road
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      1. The current position mark may be displayed on a nearby parallel road.
      2. Immediately after a fork in the road, the current vehicle position mark may be displayed on the wrong road.
        Fig 2: Locating Vehicle Position Mark On Wrong Road
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      3. When the vehicle turns right or left at an intersection, the current vehicle position mark may be displayed on a nearby parallel road.
        Fig 3: Locating Vehicle Position Mark On Parallel Road
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      4. When the vehicle is carried, such as on a ferry, and the vehicle itself is not running, the current vehicle position mark may be displayed in the position where the vehicle was until a measurement can be performed by GPS.
        Fig 4: Identifying Vehicle Position Deviation From Correct Position (Vehicle Carried)
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      5. When the vehicle travels on a steep hill, the current vehicle position mark may deviate from the correct position.
        Fig 5: Identifying Vehicle Position Deviation From Correct Position (Steep Hill)
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      6. When the vehicle makes a continuous turn (e.g. 360, 720, 1080 degrees) the current vehicle position mark may deviate from the correct position.
        Fig 6: Identifying Vehicle Position Deviation From Correct Position (Continuous Turn)
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      7. When the vehicle moves erratically, such as constant lane changes, the current vehicle position mark may deviate from the correct position.
        Fig 7: Identifying Vehicle Position Deviation From Correct Position (Erratic Vehicle Movement)
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      8. When the power switch is turned on (ACC or IG) on a turntable before parking, the current vehicle position mark may not indicate the correct direction. The same will occur when the vehicle comes out of the parking garage.
        Fig 8: Condition Check - Ignition Switch Turned To (ACC Or IG) Position
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      9. When the vehicle travels on a snowy road or a mountain path with the chains installed or using a spare tire, the current vehicle position mark may deviate from the correct position.
        Fig 9: Identifying Vehicle Position Deviation From Correct Position (Runs On Snowy Road)
        GTY144434Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      10. When the tires are changed, the current vehicle position mark may deviate from the correct position.
        Fig 10: Identifying Vehicle Position Mark In Deviated Position - Tire Change
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        HINT: 

        • A change in tire diameter may cause a speed sensor error.
        • Performing "tire change" in calibration mode will allow the system to correct the current vehicle position faster.
  2. REMOTE TOUCH INITIAL CHECK 
    NOTE:
    • Before performing the initial check, check that there are no foreign objects that will interfere with remote touch switch knob operation and that the knob is not stuck.
    • To avoid interruption of remote touch switch knob operation, do not touch the knob during the initial check.

    HINT: 

    • The remote touch performs initialization of its knob position at the time the vehicle is started and turned off.
    • When remote touch switch knob position initialization fails, DTC B1581 will be stored.
    1. Move the remote touch switch knob to a position other than the center and turn the power switch on (ACC).
    2. Check that the remote touch switch knob moves automatically to the center of the movable area.

      HINT: 

      • Initialization of the remote touch switch knob position is complete when the knob moves to the center of the movable area.
      • If remote touch switch knob position initialization fails, remote touch switch knob operation and pointer movement on the screen will not match.
      • If the remote touch switch knob does not move to the center of the movable area within 10 seconds because of foreign objects or the knob being stuck, the remote touch will stop operating.
      • When the foreign object is removed or the remote touch switch knob is freed, and the knob position changes, the knob moves to the center of the movable area and completes its initialization.
      • The remote touch will repeatedly try to initialize itself until initialization has been completed, except when a built-in motor has a malfunction.
    3. Move the remote touch switch knob to a position other than the center and turn the power switch off.
    4. Check that the remote touch switch knob automatically moves to the center of the movable area.

      HINT: 

      • Initialization of the remote touch switch knob position is complete when the knob moves to the center of the movable area.
      • If the remote touch switch knob does not move to the center of the movable area within 3 seconds because of foreign objects or the knob being stuck, the remote touch will stop operating. In this case, initialization of the knob position will not complete, but DTC B1581 will not be stored.
  3. REMOTE TOUCH SELF CHECK 
    NOTE:
    • Before performing the remote touch self check, check that there are no foreign objects that would interfere with remote touch switch knob operation and that the knob is not stuck.
    • To avoid interruption of remote touch switch knob operation, do not touch the knob unless instructed in the steps.

    HINT: 

    The following checks can be done via the self check: 

    • DTC check for the remote touch
    • Switch illumination check
    • Remote Touch Switch knob position recognition check
    • Switch operation check
    • Remote Touch Switch knob feedback force check
    1. Activate Self Check Mode
      Fig 11: Identifying Down Seesaw & "DISP" Switch
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      1. Turn the power switch on (ACC) with the "DISP" switch and the down seesaw switch pressed to activate self check mode.
    2. Switch Illumination Check and DTC Check
      Fig 12: Identifying Switch Illumination & Switch Knob
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      1. Check that the remote touch switch knob automatically moves to the center of the movable area and that the "MAP/VOICE" and "MENU" switch illumination turns on.

        HINT: 

        • If the remote touch switch knob does not automatically move to the center of the movable area, DTC B1581 is stored.
        • When a DTC is stored as a current DTC during self check, the "MAP/VOICE" and "MENU" switch illumination blinks at 0.5-second intervals. The illumination will continue to blink until the self check is completed.
        • The switch illumination stops blinking only when the factor that caused the remote touch switch knob malfunction (DTC B1581) disappears, allowing the knob to automatically move to the center of the movable area.
    3. Remote Touch Switch Knob Position Recognition Check
      Fig 13: Identifying Remote Touch Switch Knob Position Recognition Check
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      1. Move the remote touch switch knob up, down, right and left to check that the brightness of the "MAP/VOICE" and "MENU" switch illumination changes.

        HINT: 

        • If the brightness changes according to remote touch switch knob operation, the knob position is being recognized normally.
        • The brightness of the switch illumination changes between 0 and 100% according to the coordinates of the remote touch switch knob.
        • The coordinates of the remote touch switch knob change between 0 and 255 for both the lateral and longitudinal axes.
        • When the coordinates of both the lateral and longitudinal axes of the remote touch switch knob are 0, the brightness of the switch illumination becomes 0% (the lights will be off), and when the coordinates of both axes of the knob are 255, the brightness of the switch illumination becomes 100% (the switch lights will be on at full brightness).
    4. Switch Operation Check
      1. With the remote touch switch knob in the lower left position, check that pressing each switch on the remote touch turns on the "MAP/VOICE" and "MENU" switch illumination at 100% brightness.

        HINT: 

        If the "MAP/VOICE" and "MENU" switch illumination turn on when a switch is pressed, the switch being pressed is operating normally.

    5. Remote Touch Switch Knob Feedback Force Check
      Fig 14: Checking Touch Switch Feedback Force & Movement Direction
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      1. Move the remote touch switch knob up, down, right and left to check that feedback force is generated.

        HINT: 

        The motors built into the remote touch generate feedback force according to the direction in which the remote touch switch knob is moved.

      2. Move the pointer on the screen by operating the remote touch switch knob and check that the feedback force of the knob changes according to the screen being displayed and the pointer position.

        HINT: 

        • Refer to Remote Touch Outline for further information on remote touch switch knob feedback force generated according to the screen being displayed and the pointer position. Refer to SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .
        • When the feedback force of the remote touch switch knob changes according to the screen being displayed and the pointer position, it means that the remote touch is receiving feedback force request signals from the display and navigation module display.
        • When the remote touch cannot receive feedback force request signals from the display and navigation module display, the remote touch generates feedback force according to the default feedback force image recorded in the remote touch (remote operation board).
          Fig 15: Default Feedback Force Image
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    6. Finish Self Check Mode
      1. Turn the power switch off to finish self check mode.
  4. CHECK PANEL & STEERING SWITCH 

    HINT: 

    • The radio receiver panel switches, remote touch push switches and steering switch are checked in the following procedure.
    • Illustrations may differ from the actual vehicle screen depending on the device settings and options. Therefore, some detailed areas may not be shown exactly the same as on the actual vehicle screen.
    1. Enter diagnostic mode. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    2. Select "Function Check/Setting" from the "Service Menu" screen.
      Fig 16: Identifying "Service Menu" Screen & "Function Check Setting" Switch
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    3. Select "Panel&Steering Switch" from the "Function Check/Setting" screen.
      Fig 17: Identifying Panel & Steering Switch From The Function Check/Setting Screen
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    4. Panel&Steering Switch Check Mode
      1. Operate each switch and check that the switch names and condition are correctly displayed.
        Fig 18: Screen Display - Panel & Steering Switch Check Mode
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        SCREEN DESCRIPTION

        Display Content
        *1: Push switch name
        • Name of the pressed switch is displayed.
        • If more than one switch is pressed, "MULTIPLE" will be displayed.
        *2: Rotary switch name Name of the rotary switch is displayed.
        *3: Rotary switch direction Direction of the rotary switch is displayed.
  5. CHECK REMOTE TOUCH SWITCH 

    HINT: 

    • The remote touch switch knob and "ENTER" switches are checked in the following procedure.
    • Illustrations may differ from the actual vehicle screen depending on the device settings and options. Therefore, some detailed areas may not be shown exactly the same as on the actual vehicle screen.
    1. Enter diagnostic mode. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    2. Select "Function Check/Setting" from the "Service Menu" screen.
      Fig 19: Identifying "Service Menu" Screen & "Function Check Setting" Switch
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    3. Select "Remote Touch Switch" from the "Function Check/Setting" screen.
      Fig 20: Identifying Remote Touch Switch From The Function Check/Setting
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    4. Remote Touch Switch Check
      Fig 21: Identifying "Remote Touch Switch Check" Screen
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      SCREEN DESCRIPTION

      Display Content
      *1: "+" mark Displayed at the location where the pointer is located when the "ENTER" switch on the remote touch is pressed.
      *2: Coordinates
      • Displays the coordinates
      • "X" and "Y" indicate the lateral and longitudinal axes
      • Coordinates are displayed by numbers between 0 and 255 for each axis starting from the lower left of the screen
      1. While "Remote Touch Switch Check" is displayed, move the pointer to any blank area of the screen using the remote touch switch knob, and press the "ENTER" switch.

        HINT: 

        • The "+" mark is displayed at the pointer position while the "ENTER" switch is pressed.
        • Once the "+" mark is displayed, the coordinates will be displayed.
        • Even though the pointer is moved, the "+" mark will remain at the position where the pointer was when the "ENTER" switch was pressed.
      2. Move the pointer using the remote touch switch knob and press the "ENTER" switch again. When the location of the "+" mark is changed with the "ENTER" switch held, check that the coordinate values "X" and "Y" change between 0 and 255.
  6. CHECK MIC & VOICE RECOGNITION 

    HINT: 

    • The microphone and microphone input level are checked in the following procedure.
    • Illustrations may differ from the actual vehicle screen depending on the device settings and options. Therefore, some detailed areas may not be shown exactly the same as on the actual vehicle screen.
    1. Enter diagnostic mode. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    2. Select "Function Check/Setting" from the "Service Menu" screen.
      Fig 22: Identifying "Service Menu" Screen & "Function Check Setting" Switch
      GTY233501Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Select "Mic&Voice Recognition" from the "Function Check/Setting" screen.
      Fig 23: Identifying "Mic & Voice Recognition" From The "Function Check/Setting" Screen
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    4. Microphone & Voice Recognition Check
      1. When speaking into the microphone, check that the microphone input level meter changes according to the input level.
        Fig 24: Screen Display - Microphone & Voice Recognition Check
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      2. Push the recording switch and perform voice recording.

        HINT: 

        Select the recording switch with the blower motor of the air conditioning system stopped. If an outlet of the air conditioning system is facing the microphone, noise may be recorded.

      3. Check that the recording indicator remains on while recording and that the recording can be played normally.

        HINT: 

        • For details of this function, refer to Diagnosis Display Detailed Description. Refer to SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .
        • This function is controlled by the display and navigation module display (built-in navigation ECU).
  7. CHECK COLOR BAR 

    HINT: 

    • The display color on the screen is checked in the following procedure.
    • Illustrations may differ from the actual vehicle screen depending on the device settings and options. Therefore, some detailed areas may not be shown exactly the same as on the actual vehicle screen.
    1. Enter diagnostic mode. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    2. Select "Function Check/Setting" from the "Service Menu" screen.
      Fig 25: Identifying "Service Menu" Screen & "Function Check Setting" Switch
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    3. Select "Color Bar" from the "Function Check/Setting" screen.
      Fig 26: Identifying "Color Bar" From The "Function Check/Setting" Screen
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    4. Color Bar Check Mode
      1. Select a color bar from the "Color Bar Check Mode" screen.
        Fig 27: Screen Display - Color Bar Check Mode
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      2. Check the display color.

        HINT: 

        • The entire screen turns to the color or stripe selected.
        • Touching the display will return to the "Color Bar Check Mode" screen.
  8. CHECK GPS & VEHICLE SENSORS 

    HINT: 

    • GPS information, vehicle signals and sensor signals are checked in the following procedure.
    • Illustrations may differ from the actual vehicle screen depending on the device settings and options. Therefore, some detailed areas may not be shown exactly the same as on the actual vehicle screen.
    1. Enter diagnostic mode. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    2. Select "Function Check/Setting" from the "Service Menu" screen.
      Fig 28: Identifying "Service Menu" Screen & "Function Check Setting" Switch
      GTY233501Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Select "GPS&Vehicle Sensors" from the "Function Check/Setting" screen.
      Fig 29: Identifying "GPS & Vehicle Sensors" From The "Function Check/Setting" Screen
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    4. GPS information
      1. When GPS information is displayed, check the GPS conditions.
        Fig 30: Identifying "GPS Information" Screen
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        HINT: 

        • This screen is updated once per second when input signals to the vehicle are changed.
        • For details of this function, refer to Diagnosis Display Detailed Description. Refer to SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .
    5. Select "Sensors Check" from the "GPS Information" screen.
    6. Vehicle Sensors
      1. Check all the signals and sensors when vehicle signal information is displayed.
        Fig 31: Screen Display - Vehicle Sensors
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        HINT: 

        • This screen is updated once per second when input signals to the vehicle are changed.
        • This screen displays vehicle signals input to the display and navigation module display (built-in navigation ECU).
        • For details of this function, refer to Diagnosis Display Detailed Description. Refer to SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .
  9. CHECK VEHICLE SIGNAL 

    HINT: 

    • Vehicle signals received by the display and navigation module display are checked in the following procedure.
    • Illustrations may differ from the actual vehicle screen depending on the device settings and options. Therefore, some detailed areas may not be shown exactly the same as on the actual vehicle screen.
    1. Enter diagnostic mode. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    2. Select "Function Check/Setting" from the "Service Menu" screen.
      Fig 32: Identifying "Service Menu" Screen & "Function Check Setting" Switch
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    3. Select "Vehicle Signal" from the "Function Check/Setting" screen.
      Fig 33: Identifying "Vehicle Signal" From The "Function Check/Setting" Screen
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    4. Vehicle Signal Check Mode
      1. When the "Vehicle Signal Check Mode" screen is displayed, check all the vehicle signal conditions.
        Fig 34: Screen Display - Vehicle Signal Check Mode
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        HINT: 

        • Only conditions having inputs are displayed.
        • This screen displays vehicle signals input to the display and navigation module display.
        • For details of this function, refer to Diagnosis Display Detailed Description. Refer to SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .
  10. CHECK HANDS-FREE VOLUME SETTING 

    HINT: 

    • The hands-free volume of a "Bluetooth" compatible phone can be adjusted using the following procedure.
    • Illustrations may differ from the actual vehicle screen depending on the device settings and options. Therefore, some detailed areas may not be shown exactly the same as on the actual vehicle screen.
    1. Enter diagnostic mode. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    2. Select "Function Check/Setting" from the "Service Menu" screen.
      Fig 35: Identifying "Service Menu" Screen & "Function Check Setting" Switch
      GTY233501Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Select "Hands-free Volume Setting" from the "Function Check/Setting" screen.
      Fig 36: Identifying "Hands-Free Volume Setting" From The "Function Check/Setting" Screen
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    4. Hands-free Volume Setting
      1. Check the hands-free volume level.
        Fig 37: Screen Display - Handsfree Volume Setting
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        SCREEN DESCRIPTION

        Display Content
        *1: Receive voice level adjustment Setting possible for the voice level received from "Bluetooth" compatible phones.
        NOTE:

        Sound quality may deteriorate when the receive voice level is changed more than necessary. For this reason, check that the receive voice quality is still acceptable after changing this setting.

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