DTC Confirmation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Suzuki XL-7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
- When performing a road test, select a place where there is no traffic or possibility of a traffic accident and be very careful during testing to avoid occurrence of an accident.
- Road test should be carried out with 2 persons, a driver and a tester, on a level road.
- Connect scan tool to DLC with ignition switch turned OFF.
- Turn ON ignition switch and clear DTC, pending DTC and freeze frame data in ECM memory by using scan tool and start engine.
- Check vehicle and environmental condition for:
- Engine coolant temp. at engine start: 50 °C (122 °F) or lower
- Warm up engine to normal operating temperature and confirm that engine coolant temp. is within 74 °C (165 °F) or higher.
- Drive vehicle above 35 mph (55 km/h) for 3 min. or more.
- Stop vehicle with engine running at idle for 3 min. or more.
- Check pending DTC and DTC.