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Confirmation Driving Pattern

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HINT: 

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  1. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
  2. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
  3. Put the engine in Inspection Mode (2WD for measuring Exhaust Gas).

    Refer to INSPECTION MODE PROCEDURE [09/2023 - ]

  4. Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature is 75°C (167°F) or higher [A].
  5. Press the EV/HV mode selection switch to select HV mode.
  6. With the engine running, accelerate the vehicle to 75 km/h (47 mph) or more by depressing the accelerator pedal for at least 10 seconds [B].
    WARNING:

    When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

    HINT: 

    When accelerating the vehicle, depress the accelerator pedal more than normal to start the engine.

  7. Idle the engine for 30 seconds or more [C].
  8. With shift state S selected and the engine running, accelerate the vehicle to 75 km/h (47 mph) or more [D].
    WARNING:

    When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

    HINT: 

    If the engine stops, further depress the accelerator pedal to restart the engine.

  9. Perform the fuel cut operation for 5 seconds or more, with the accelerator pedal fully released [E].
  10. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Monitor / Current Monitor [F].
  11. Check that Exhaust Gas Recirculation/VVT / Current is Complete.

    HINT: 

    If the monitor item Exhaust Gas Recirculation/VVT / Current is Incomplete, perform the driving pattern again.

  12. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Monitor / Current Monitor / Exhaust Gas Recirculation/VVT / Details.
  13. Check the Details (EGR FLOW INSUFFICIENCY).

    HINT: 

    Make sure that the value is between MIN and MAX.

  14. If the monitor item Exhaust Gas Recirculation/VVT / Current is still Incomplete, perform the following procedure.
  15. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
  16. Read the pending DTCs.

    HINT: 

    • If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
    • If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
  17. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.
  18. Input the DTC P0400-00, P0401-9C or P0402-9B.
  19. Check the DTC judgment result.

    HINT: 

    • If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.
    • If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system is malfunctioning.
    • [A] to [F]: Normal judgment procedure.

      The normal judgment procedure is used to complete DTC judgment and also used when clearing permanent DTCs.

    • When clearing the permanent DTCs, do not disconnect the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal or attempt to clear the DTCs during this procedure, as doing so will clear the universal trip and normal judgment histories.