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Programming and Relearning




AUTO LEVELING SYSTEM INITIALIZATION

CAUTION:
- Perform with the vehicle in an unloaded condition (no occupants; spare tire, jack and tools are in designated positions.)

Without using M-MDS

NOTE:
- If the following servicing is to be done, perform the procedure for the case where system initialization has never been done.

- AFS control module is newly replaced.

- If the following servicing is done, perform the procedure for the case where the system is reset after initialization has already been completed.

- Auto leveling sensor is removed/installed.
- Auto leveling sensor is replaced.
- Procedure for changing vehicle height is performed such as changing suspension.

Initialization has never been performed

CAUTION:
- Perform the procedures in Steps 2 to 5 within 30 s.

1. Switch the ignition to off.

2. Set a jumper wire to the DLC-2 B terminal.






3. Switch the ignition to ON.

4. Verify that the AFS OFF light flashes every 0.5 s.






5. Ground the DLC-2 B terminal 3 times or more at 1 s intervals using the jumper wire.

6. After the AFS OFF light flashes three times at 0.5 s intervals, verify that it turns off.

- If the AFS OFF light continues to flash at 0.5 s intervals, the following malfunction can be considered. Repair or replace the malfunctioning area, then repeat the procedure from Step 1.

- Auto leveling sensor malfunction Testing and Inspection
- AFS control module malfunction
- Instrument cluster malfunction Component Tests and General Diagnostics
- Malfunction in the related wiring harnesses

7. Disconnect the jumper wire from DLC-2.

8. Verify that the AFS OFF light is not illuminated.

Initialization operation implemented and resetting to be performed

CAUTION:
- Perform the procedures in Steps 4 to 7 within 30 s.
- Perform the procedures in Steps 6 to 7 within 5 s.

Without DRL or with DRL lamp bulb
- Switch the ignition to off.
- Set a jumper wire to the DLC-2 B terminal.
- Turn off the headlights.
- Switch the ignition to ON.
- Verify that the AFS OFF light flashes.





- Connect terminal B (INIT) of the DLC-2 to terminal J (GND) using a jumper wire.





- The headlight switch switches in the following order: OFF->ON->OFF->ON->OFF->ON->OFF
- After the AFS OFF light flashes three times at 0.5 s intervals, verify that it turns off.

- If the AFS OFF light continues to flash at 0.5 s intervals, the following malfunction can be considered. Repair or replace the malfunctioning area, then repeat the procedure from Step 1.

- Auto leveling sensor malfunction Testing and Inspection
- Instrument cluster malfunction Component Tests and General Diagnostics
- AFS control module malfunction
- Malfunction in the related wiring harnesses

- Pull out the jumper wire from DLC-2.
- Verify that the AFS OFF light is not illuminated.

Without DRL lamp bulb
- Switch the ignition to off.
- Set a jumper wire to the DLC-2 B terminal.





- Turn on the headlights TNS position.
- Switch the ignition to ON.
- Verify that the AFS OFF light flashes.





- Connect terminal B (INIT) of the DLC-2 to terminal J (GND) using a jumper wire.





- The headlight switch switches in the following order: TNS->ON->OFF->ON->OFF->ON->OFF
- After the AFS OFF light flashes three times at 0.5 s intervals, verify that it turns off.

- If the AFS OFF light continues to flash at 0.5 s intervals, the following malfunction can be considered. Repair or replace the malfunctioning area, then repeat the procedure from Step 1.

- Auto leveling sensor malfunction Testing and Inspection
- Instrument cluster malfunction Component Tests and General Diagnostics
- AFS control module malfunction
- Malfunction in the related wiring harnesses

- Pull out the jumper wire from DLC-2.
- Verify that the AFS OFF light is not illuminated.

Using M-MDS

CAUTION:
- Perform with the vehicle in an unloaded condition (no occupants; spare tire, jack and tools are in designated positions).

1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.






2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initial screen of the M-MDS.

- When using the IDS (laptop PC)

1 Select "Electrical".
2 Select "Exterior Lighting".
3 Select "Headlamp".
4 Select "Auto Leveling Sensor Re-zero Procedure"

- When using the PDS (Pocket PC)

1 Select the "All Tests and Calibrations".
2 Select "Auto Leveling Sensor Re-zero Procedure".
3 Perform the procedure according to the directions on the screen.

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