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Procedures For Erasing Permanent DTC

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Repair the relevant DTC, and then erase the permanent DTC according to the following procedure.

NOTE: The permanent DTC corresponding to the DTC that takes multiple drive cycles to detect a malfunction, can be erased by performing the erasing procedure once.
CAUTION: If the malfunction indicator lamp turns on while erasing the permanent DTC, repeat from Step 1.
  1. Check that the DTC is not stored. If the DTC is stored, perform the DTC troubleshooting, then repair the DTC.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
  3. Start the engine.
  4. Drive the vehicle with all the following conditions satisfied.
    • Total driving time (engine running) is 10 minutes or more continuously.
    • The driving time includes continuous idling for 30 seconds or more.
      NOTE: The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
    • While driving, drive with the vehicle speed 40 km/h (25 mph) or more for 5 minutes or more.
      NOTE: Drive the vehicle so that the total accumulated driving time with the vehicle speed 40 km/h (25 mph) or more will be 5 minutes or more. Do not include the time when the vehicle is driven at 40 km/h (25 mph) or less.
  5. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.