Fail-Safe Mode
When this malfunction is detected, the ECM enters fail-safe mode and the MIL lights up.
FAIL-SAFE MODE CHART
| Detected items | Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit | Engine coolant temperature will be determined by ECM based on the following condition. SDT displays the engine coolant temperature decided by ECM. |
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| Condition | Engine coolant temperature decided (SDT display) | |
| Just as ignition switch is turned ON or START | 40 °C (104 °F) | |
| Approx. 4 minutes or more after engine starting. | 80 °C (176 °F) | |
| Except as shown above | 40 - 80 °C (104 - 176 °F) (Depends on the time) | |
| When the fail-safe system for engine coolant temperature sensor is activated, the cooling fan operates while engine is running. | ||