Steering Lock System

STEERING COLUMN: STEERING LOCK SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

INITIALIZATION
HINT: In vehicles equipped with the push-button start function, the starting function may not be operational after recharging or while jump-starting a discharged battery. This condition is most likely to occur if battery voltage drops below 9 V. The following procedure has been developed to address this condition.





1. INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE
(a) Confirm that the D/C CUT fuse is installed.
HINT: If the D/C CUT fuse is not installed, install it at this time.

(b) Move the shift lever to P.
(c) Turn the engine switch off.
(d) Open the driver's door.
HINT: Opening the driver's door will start an initialization process between the steering lock ECU and the engine room junction block.

(e) Depress the brake pedal.
(f) Press the engine switch.