Diagnostic Start-Up/Finish

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Diagnostic Start-Up/Finish
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HINT:

  • Illustrations may differ from the actual vehicle depending on the device settings and options. Therefore, some detailed areas may not be shown exactly the same as on the actual vehicle.
  • After the ignition switch is turned on, check that the map is displayed before starting the diagnostic mode. Otherwise, some items cannot be checked.
  1. There are 2 methods to start diagnostic mode. Start the mode by using one of them. 
  2. Method 1 
    1. Start the engine.
    2. While pressing and holding "INFO" switch, operate the light control switch, OFF --> TAIL --> OFF --> TAIL --> OFF --> TAIL --> OFF.
    3. The diagnostic mode starts and the service check screen ("System Check Mode") will be displayed. Service inspection starts automatically and the result will be displayed.
    Fig 1: Locating Info Switch
    G03049516Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Method 2 
    1. Start the engine.
    2. Switch to the "Display quality adjustment" screen.
    3. From the display quality adjustment screen, touch the corners of the screen in the following order: upper left --> lower left --> upper left --> lower left --> upper left --> lower left.
      Fig 2: Identifying Display
      G03049517Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. The diagnostic mode starts and "Service Check" screen will be displayed. Service inspection starts automatically and the result will be displayed.
  4. Diagnosis MENU 
    1. Diagnostic screen will be displayed by pressing the menu switch on the service check screen.
    Fig 3: Identifying Diagnosis MENU
    G03049518Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. There are 2 methods to exit. Use one of them. 
    1. Turn the ignition switch off.
    2. Press the "Display" switch for 3 seconds.
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