DTC Confirmation Procedure
CAUTION:
Always drive vehicle in safe manner according to traffic conditions and obey all traffic laws when driving.
NOTE:
If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.
- Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Restart engine and let it idle for approximately 15 minutes.
- Check 1st trip DTC.
- If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".
NOTE:
If 1st trip DTC is not detected during above procedure, performing the following procedure is advised.
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Start engine and drive the vehicle under the similar conditions to (1st trip) Freeze Frame Data for a certain time. Refer to chart below.
Hold the accelerator pedal as steady as possible .
The similar conditions to (1st trip) Freeze Frame Data means the vehicle operation that the following condition should be satisfied at the same time:
| Engine speed | Engine speed in the freeze frame data ± 400 rpm |
| Vehicle speed | Vehicle speed in the freeze frame data ± 10 km/h (6 MPH) |
| Basic fuel schedule | Basic fuel schedule in freeze frame data x (1 ± 0.1) |
| Engine coolant temperature (T) condition | When the freeze frame data shows lower than 70°C (158°F), T should be lower than 70°C (158°F) |
| When the freeze frame data shows higher than or equal to 70°C (158°F), T should be higher than or equal to 70°C (158°F) |
Driving time varies according to the engine speed in the freeze frame data.
Refer to the following chart.
| Engine speed | Time |
|---|---|
| Around 1, 000 rpm | Approximately 10 minutes |
| Around 2, 000 rpm | Approximately 5 minutes |
| More than 3, 000 rpm | Approximately 3.5 minutes |