Mode 6 (EVAP System Repair Verification Drive Mode)

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Mode 6 (EVAP System Repair Verification Drive Mode)
NOTE: If the Mode 6 cannot be performed (you cannot drive the vehicle under the Mode 6 condition), perform the "Evaporative System Test" as an alternative. (SeeEMISSION SYSTEM .)
  1. Verify that all of the following PIDs are within the stated specifications. All PIDs must be within specifications before the engine is started to initiate the evaporative system test.
    • BARO:More than 72.3 kPa {542 mmHg, 21.3 inHg} 
    • IAT:5-35°C {41-95°F} 
    • FLI:15-85% 
    • B+:10.9-14.6 V 
  2. Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the WDS or equivalent.
  3. Start the engine and idle it formore than 10 s  , then turn the ignition switch off.
  4. Leave the vehicle is this condition formore than 5 hours  .
  5. Start the engine and idle it formore than 15 min  .
  6. Drive the vehicle at the engine speed of65-80 km/h {40-50 mph}  formore than 5 min  .
  7. Stop the vehicle and turn the ignition switch off.
  8. Leave the vehicle in this condition formore than 10 min  .
  9. Start the engine.
  10. Access the ON BOARD SYSTEM READINESS to inspect the Drive Mode completion status.
    • If completed, RFC changes from No to Yes.
    • If not completed, turn the ignition switch off, then go back to Step 1.
  11. Access the DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS to inspect the monitor results.
    • If MEAS are not within specification, repair has not been completed.
  12. Verify that no DTCs are available.
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