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2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

OBD-II Drive Mode: Notes

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  • Using the OBD-II drive mode, the monitoring item requested by OBD-II regulations can be easily diagnosed.
  • Performing the Drive Mode inspects the OBD-II system for proper operation and must be performed to ensure that no additional DTCs are present.
  • The OBD-II drive mode is divided into the specific drive mode and single drive mode.
  • For the specific drive mode, specified drive modes have been set for each individual monitoring item requested by OBD-II regulations, and they can be diagnosed individually. For the single drive mode, the entire monitoring item requested by OBD-II regulations can be diagnosed.
  • The following modes are in the specific drive mode. The applicable system is diagnosed by driving in the following drive modes.
    • Mode 3 (HO2S heater, HO2S, and TWC Repair Verification Drive Mode)
    • Mode 5 (AIR System Repair Verification Drive Mode)
    • Mode 6 (EVAP System Repair Verification Drive Mode)
  • The following systems are diagnosed with the single drive mode.
    • HO2S heater
    • HO2S
    • TWC
    • AIR System
    • EVAP System
CAUTION:
  • While performing the Drive Mode, always operate the vehicle in a safe and lawful manner. 
  • When the M-MDS or equivalent is used to observe monitor system status while driving, be sure to have another technician with you, or record the data in the M-MDS or equivalent using the PID/DATA MONITOR AND RECORD function and inspect later. 
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