Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Diagnosis Procedure
The detection function may become unstable in the following cases.
- When distance sensor reflections from the vehicle ahead are interrupted.
- When driving on a road with extremely sharp corners.
- When the sensor cannot detect a vehicle ahead while the vehicle ahead passes a hill or valley.
- VISUAL CHECK (1)
Check the contamination and foreign matter on the distance sensor area.
Is foreign matter adhered?
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GO TO 3.
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GO TO 2.
- VISUAL CHECK (2)
Check distance sensor for contamination and foreign matter.
Is foreign matter adhered?
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GO TO 3.
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GO TO 4.
- WIPE OUT DIRT AND FOREIGN MATERIALS
Wipe out the contamination and foreign matter in the area around the distance sensor.
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GO TO 8.
- VISUAL CHECK (3)
Check distance sensor for cracks and scratches.
Are there any cracks or scratches?
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GO TO 6.
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GO TO 5.
- ADJUST DISTANCE SENSOR ALIGNMENT
- Adjust the distance sensor alignment. Refer to Application Notice .
- Perform ICC system action test. Refer to Description .
- Check that the vehicle ahead detection performance improves.
Does it improve?
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Inspection End.
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GO TO 6.
- REPLACE DISTANCE SENSOR
- Replace the distance sensor. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Adjust the distance sensor alignment. Refer to Application Notice .
- Perform ICC system action test. Refer to Description .
- Check that the vehicle ahead detection performance improves.
Does it improve?
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Inspection End.
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GO TO 7.
- CHECK ICC SYSTEM
- Erase the "Self Diagnostic Result", and then perform "Self Diagnostic Result" again after performing the action test. (Refer to Description for action test.) Description for action test.)
- Check that the ICC system is normal.
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Inspection End.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.