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.
DTC Check/Clear
- CHECK DTC (HV ECU)
- Connect the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool to the DLC3.
- Turn the power switch ON (IG) and turn the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool ON.
- Using the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool, check the DTCs and freeze frame data and then write them down.
For the hand-held tester, enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / OBD/MOBD / HV ECU / DTC INFO / CURRENT CODES.
For the OBD II scan tool, see its instruction manual.
- See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART to confirm the details of the DTCs.
- CHECK FREEZE FRAME DATA AND INFORMATION
- If a DTC is present, select that DTC in order to display its freeze frame data.
- Read freeze frame data recorded when the DTC was set.NOTE: An information code (INF code) is displayed in one of the INFORMATION lines 1 to 5. Check the details by following the procedures in the following steps.
HINT:
In the case shown in the illustration, refer to troubleshooting for DTC P3140 and INF code 350.
- Read the information.
- Select the item that has an INF code from among INFORMATION 1 to 5 on the freeze frame data screen.
- Press ENTER.
- Information is displayed as shown in the figure.
- CHECK DTC (SYSTEMS OTHER THAN HV ECU)
HINT:
The HV control ECU maintains mutual communication with the computers, including the ECM, battery ECU, skid control ECU, power steering ECU and others. Therefore, if the HV control ECU outputs a warning, it is necessary to check and record the DTCs of all the systems.
- Connect the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool to the DLC3.
- Turn the power switch ON (IG) and turn the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool ON.
- For the hand-held tester, enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / OBD/MOBD / CODES (All).
For the OBD II scan tool, see its instruction manual.
- If DTCs are present, check the relevant systems.
HINT:
If DTCs for the CAN communication system are present in addition to other DTCs, first troubleshoot and repair any malfunctions in the CAN communication (see CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - DIAGNOSIS ).
- CLEAR DTC
- Connect the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool to the DLC3.
- Turn the power switch ON (IG) and turn the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool ON.
- Check that the shift position is in the P position.
- Clear DTCs and freeze frame data with the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool.
For the hand-held tester:
- Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / OBD/ MOBD / HV ECU / DTC INFO / CLEAR CODES.
- Press YES.
For the OBD II scan tool, see its instruction manual.
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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.