Instrumentation System & Driver Information Center (Service Information): General Description: Caution

When performing service operation, refer to "Repair Contents" in "General Description". Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS .
Before performing vehicle maintenance, turn the ignition switch to OFF and disconnect the ground terminal from the 12V engine restart battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
NOTE: For the hybrid model, disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Before disconnecting connectors of sensors or units, be sure to disconnect the ground terminal from the 12V engine restart battery sensor. (Except for hybrid model)
Before disconnecting connectors of sensors or units, be sure to disconnect the ground terminal from battery. (Hybrid model)
Use gloves to avoid damage to and get fingerprints on the glass surface. Wipe off using a soft cloth, if the part is contaminated.
If any immobilizer related part has been replaced, make sure to register the immobilizer.
Be careful of the following items. Failing to do so may cause the airbag system malfunction.
- Yellow connectors and harnesses with yellow tapes around them are the connectors and harnesses for the airbag system. When using a tester on these circuits, follow the cautions of "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
- Be careful not to damage the airbag system wiring harness when servicing the electrical parts around the steering column.
When removing, installing or replacing the VDC Control Module & H/U, VDC Control Module & H/U bracket, steering wheel or steering angle sensor (steering roll connector), perform "VSC (VDC) Centering Mode" of the VDC. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT>VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .