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.
Freeze Frame Data: Operation
- For detailed operation procedures, refer to "COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)". Ref. to COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>FREEZE FRAME DATA
- For details on freeze frame data, refer to the list. Ref. to COCKPIT CONTROL (DIAGNOSTICS)>FREEZE FRAME DATA>LIST
- FFD is not cleared even if the battery is removed.
- 29 sheets of freeze frame data are recorded.
- When recording the first DTC
With time stamp + information other than time stamp, 4 sheets of time series FFD and 1 sheet of FFD at failure detection are recorded.
- When recording the second DTC
With time stamp + information other than time stamp, 1 sheet of FFD at failure detection is recorded.
- When recording the 3rd - 25th DTC
With time stamp information only, 1 sheet of FFD at failure detection is recorded.
- When recording the first DTC
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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.