OBD-II Drive Mode: Notes

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Notes
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  • 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.
    • PCM Adaptive Memory Produce Drive Mode
    • EGR System Repair Verification Drive Mode
    • HO2S heater, HO2S, and TWC Repair Verification Drive Mode
    • EVAP System Repair Verification Drive Mode
  • The following systems are diagnosed with the single drive mode.
    • EGR system
    • Oxygen sensor (HO2S)
    • Oxygen sensor heater
    • Catalytic converter (TWC)
    • Fuel, misfire and evaporative (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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