2012-13: MAZDA2: Notes

2011 Mazda Tribute i Touring, FWDSECTION Notes
  • 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 03 (EGR System, A/F Sensor Heater, HO2S Heater, A/F Sensor, HO2S and TWC Repair Verification Drive Mode)
    • Mode 06 (EVAP System Repair Verification Drive Mode)
  • The following systems are diagnosed with the single Drive Mode.
    • EGR system
    • Oxygen sensor (A/F sensor, HO2S)
    • Oxygen sensor heater (A/F sensor heater, HO2S heater)
    • Catalytic converter (TWC)
    • Evaporative (EVAP) system
    • OCV (variable valve timing control)
CAUTION:
  • While performing the Drive Mode, always operate the vehicle in a safe and lawful manner.
  • When the M-MDS 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 using the PID/DATA MONITOR AND RECORD function and inspect later.
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