Adjustment When VDC Warning Light Or Eyesight Warning Light Is Illuminating
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- Measure the brake pedal stroke which turns on the stop light switch.
- Release the steering wheel lock, tilt the steering column to the lowest end and fully retract the column by the telescopic system.
- Affix the masking tape (a) to protect the steering wheel from damage, pass the measure (b) through the steering wheel and fix it to the vertical center position of the brake pedal.CAUTION: When the measure (b) interferes with the instrument panel lower cover, remove the instrument panel lower cover. If necessary, remove the knee guard panel. Refer to A: REMOVAL .
- Set the measure (b) so that it becomes straight from the brake pedal, and add a marking (c) on the masking tape (a).
- Operate the brake pedal, and read the position where the stop light illuminates (the amount of the pedal stroke) using the marking added in the previous step.CAUTION: If the pedal stroke is less than 3 mm (0.12 in), it may lead to an incorrect light illumination by vibrations, etc.
- If the stop light illuminating position is not within the adjustment value, readjust the stop light switch position.NOTE: Turning the lock nut B by 90° changes the amount of pedal stroke by approx. 1 mm (0.04 in).
Adjustment value (amount of pedal stroke):
4 mm (0.16 in) or more, 6 mm (0.24 in) or less
- Loosen the lock nut A.
- Turn the lock nut B to adjust the stop light switch position so that the stop light illuminating position is within the adjustment value.
- After adjustment, tighten the lock nut A.
Tightening torque:
8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)
- After the lock nut is tightened, check again that the stop light illuminating position is within the adjustment value. If it's not within the adjustment value, perform the adjustment procedure again.CAUTION: If the stop light illuminating position is less than 3 mm (0.12 in), it may lead to an incorrect stop light illumination by vibrations etc. even when the brake pedal is not operated while driving.