2015 Toyota Prius Plug-inFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Confirmation Driving Pattern

Fig 1: View Of Driving Pattern
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  1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the power switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
  3. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
  4. Turn the power switch off.
  5. Turn the power switch on (READY) and after a few seconds, turn the power switch off. [A]
  6. Repeat [A] 3 times. [B]
  7. Turn the power switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
  8. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Plug-in Control / Trouble Codes. [C]
  9. Check that permanent DTCs are cleared.
  10. If the permanent DTCs are not cleared, perform a universal trip, and then check for permanent DTCs again.

HINT: 

  • If a permanent DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
  • If no permanent DTC is output, the system is normal.
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