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DTC Confirmation Procedure

WARNING: If you do not select a suitable route and take proper precautions when performing a road test, an accident can occur.
  • Select a level road with no traffic to minimize the risk of accident.
  • Perform the test extremely carefully.
  • Perform the road test using 2 persons, a driver and an assistant.
NOTE:
  • Be sure to troubleshoot first unexpected DTCs previously detected in "DTC Confirmation Procedure".
  • Confirm that the following conditions are met in this "DTC Confirmation Procedure".
    • ECT >= 70 °C (158 °F)
  • DTC P0131, P0132, P0137, P0138 or P2237 is not detected.
  1. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
  2. Drive vehicle at 50 - 100 km/h (31 - 62 mile/h) for 10 min. (Keep throttle valve opening constantly and engine speed at 1, 400 - 3, 500 rpm in this step.)