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.
On-Vehicle Inspection
- INSPECT SPEEDOMETER
- Check the operation.
- Using a speedometer tester, check the speedometer indication according to the table below.
Reference: mph (U.S.A.)
TERMINALS REFERENCE CHARTChassis dynamometer indication Acceptable range 20 mph 20.0 to 23.0 mph 40 mph 40.0 to 43.5 mph 60 mph 60.0 to 64.0 mph 80 mph 80.0 to 84.5 mph 100 mph 100.0 to 105.0 mph Reference: km/h (Canada)
TERMINALS REFERENCE CHARTChassis dynamometer indication Acceptable range Data in () is for reference 20 km/h (17.5 to 21.5 km/h) 40 km/h 38.0 to 42.0 km/h 60 km/h 58.0 to 63.0 km/h 80 km/h 78.0 to 84.0 km/h 100 km/h 98.5 to 104.5 km/h 120 km/h 119.0 to 125.0 km/h 140 km/h 139.0 to 146.0 km/h 160 km/h 159.0 to 167.0 km/h NOTE: Tire wear as well as over or under inflation will cause errors. - Check the deviation from the acceptable value of the speedometer indication.
Reference: Less than 0.5 km/h (0.3 mph)
- Using a speedometer tester, check the speedometer indication according to the table below.
- Check the operation.
- INSPECT TACHOMETER
- Check the operation.
- Connect the tune-up test tachometer, and start the engine.
- Compare the test results with the tachometer indications.
Reference: DC 13.5 V, at 25°C (77°F)
TERMINALS REFERENCE CHARTChassis dynamometer indication (rpm) Acceptable range (rpm) Data in () are for reference 700 630 to 770 1,000 (900 to 1,100) 2,000 (1,850 to 2,150) 3,000 2,800 to 3,200 4,000 (3,800 to 4,200) 5,000 4,800 to 5,200 6,000 (5,750 to 6,250) 7,000 6,700 to 7,300 8,000 7,700 to 8,300
- Check the operation.
- INSPECT FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE
- Disconnect the connector from the sender gauge.
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, then check the position of the receiver gauge needle.
OK: Needle position is on (EMPTY).
- Connect the terminals 2 and 3 on the wire harness side connector of the fuel sender gauge.
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, then check the position of the receiver gauge needle.
OK: Needle position is on (FULL).
- INSPECT FUEL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT
- Disconnect the connector from the sender gauge.
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, then check the fuel level needle indicates EMPTY and the fuel level warning light comes on.
OK: Fuel level warning light comes on.
- INSPECT OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT
- Disconnect the connector from the low oil pressure switch.
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
- Ground the terminal of the wire harness side connector, then check the low oil pressure warning light.
OK: OIL PRESSURE warning light comes on.
- INSPECT OIL CHANGE REMINDER LIGHT RESETTING PROCEDURE
CONDITION:
TERMINALS REFERENCE CHARTState Condition Specified State Blinking The vehicle runs 4,500 to 5,000 miles after the previous resetting. The warning light for 15 seconds after turning the ignition switch to the ON position. Continuously illuminated The vehicle runs over 5,000 miles after the previous resetting. The warning light for 15 seconds after turning the ignition switch to the ON position. - Set the window to the odometer.
- Turn the ignition switch off.
- While pressing the reset switch, turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Keep pressing the reset switch for at least 5 seconds to complete the reset procedure. Check that the "000000" is displayed on the odometer.
HINT:
If the ignition switch is turned off during the reset procedure;
LCD: off
If the reset switch is not pressed for at least 5 seconds during the reset procedure;
LCD: Return to odometer
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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.