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Self-Diagnosis Display Mode

The Self-Diagnosis (checking of each meter, warning light, indicator light, illumination, TFT) of combination meter can be performed in the following procedure.

  1. Start the self-diagnosis display mode. (There are two methods).
    CAUTION: Perform the steps described in (1) through (4) within 10 seconds.
    • Method with lighting switch
      (1) Within 3 seconds after turning the ignition switch to ON, set the lighting switch to the parking light or headlight position.
      (2) While holding the lighting switch to the parking light or headlight position, press the trip meter knob three times.
      (3) Turn the lighting switch to OFF, and press the trip meter knob three times.
      (4) Set the lighting switch to the parking light or headlight position, and press the trip meter knob three times.
    • Method with seat belt
      (1) Unfasten → fasten the driver's seat belt within 3 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to ON.
      (2) With the driver's seat belt fastened, press the trip meter knob three times.
      (3) Unfasten the driver's seat belt, and then press the trip meter knob three times.
      (4) Fasten the driver's seat belt, and then press the trip meter knob three times.
    NOTE:
    • When the Self-Diagnosis function operates, the warning light, indicator light, and TFT display checks are performed. After this, the buzzer will sound for 0.5 seconds every time the trip meter knob is pressed, and operation checks are performed in the order of meter indicator needle operation, meter indicator needle indication, and TFT. Turn the ignition switch to OFF (ACC OFF) to cancel the self-diagnosis function.
    • When the engine starts during diagnosis, the self-diagnosis function is not cancelled, however, once the vehicle starts driving, the self-diagnosis function is deactivated automatically.
  2. Go to "Check Meter Indicator Operation" below.

    Check Meter Operation, Warning Light, Indicator Light, Illumination and TFT.

    NOTE:
    • After "_S_1" is displayed on the TFT, the meter indicator operation check mode is initiated.
    • Each of the meter indicator operation display and TFT display switches every 6 seconds.
    METER INDICATOR TFT DISPLAY, ILLUMINATION WARNING LIGHT/
    INDICATOR LIGHT
    MIN indication

    MAX indication
    ILL1 (Min. brightness)
    (3)
    ILL6 (Max. brightness)
    (1), (2)
    MAX indication

    MIN indication
    ILL6 (Max. brightness)
    (3)
    ILL1 (Min. brightness)
    (1) Warning Lights And Indicator Lights Controlled By The Meter Drive Circuit Are Illuminated. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>General Description>SPECIFICATION 
    (2) Warning Lights And Indicator Lights Controlled By Other Module Are Turned ON/OFF According To The Module Control. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>General Description>SPECIFICATION 
    (3) Display For One Second For Each Level.
  3. Press the trip meter knob once.
  4. Go to "Meter Indicator Needle Indication Check".

    Check meter operation, warning light, indicator light, and TFT.

    NOTE:
    • Meter indicator switches every 1.5 seconds for each indication.
    • ILL indication illuminates at the same brightness as when entering "Meter Indicator Needle Indication Check".
    • During operation, "_S_2" is displayed on the TFT.
    SPEEDOMETER
    (km/h)
    TACHOMETER
    (r/min)
    FUEL GAUGE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE FUEL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT WARNING LIGHT/
    INDICATOR LIGHT
    0 0 Lowest point Lowest point Light ON Fuel level warning light (around E) illuminates. (1)
    0 0 E C Light ON
    40 1, 000 1/2 1/2 Light OFF
    100 4, 000 F H Light OFF
    40 1, 000 1/2 1/2 Light OFF
    0 0 E C Light ON
    (1) Warning Lights And Indicator Lights Controlled By Other Module Are Turned ON/OFF According To The Module Control. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>General Description>SPECIFICATION 
  5. Press the trip meter knob once.
  6. Go to "Check TFT Display".

    Check the TFT display.

    NOTE:
    • TFT display switches every 10 seconds.
    • After "_S_3" is displayed on the TFT, the TFT display check mode is initiated.
    • TFT display switches every 1 seconds.
    • Warning lights and indicator lights controlled by the meter drive circuit go OFF. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>General Description>SPECIFICATION 
    • Warning lights and indicator lights controlled by other module are turned ON/OFF according to the module control. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>General Description>SPECIFICATION 
    • The meter indication remains at the same level as "Meter Indicator Needle Indication Check".
    • ILL indication illuminates at ILL6 level (max. brightness).
    • After No. 8 is displayed in the illumination order, display is repeated from No. 1.
    • The version display contents of the illumination order No. 1 varies depending on the vehicle.
    ORDER TFT DISPLAY
    1 Version display & color gradation
    2 Black
    3 Red
    4 Green
    5 Blue
    6 White
    7 Color gradation
    8 Cross talking