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Diagnostic Test: Self-Diagnosis Mode

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NOTE:
  • Check the vehicle battery condition first (see BATTERY TEST )
  • Check the navigation volume level (see Owner's Manual)
  • Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals
  • If the Hard Error Code stored, check the Hard Error Code troubleshooting first
  • Make sure that the latest navigation software is installed
  • Before troubleshooting, make sure you have anti-theft code
  • After troubleshooting, enter the anti-theft code
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode
  2. Press the SET-UP button
  3. Check the volume and voice feedback setting for the navigation system in set-up

    Is either set to OFF? 

    YES  -Set the voice feedback to ON, and select an audible level for the volume

    NO  -Go to step 4

  4. Check the audio system operation

    Can you hear the audio system? 

    YES  -Go to step  9

    NO  -Go to step 5

  5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode
  6. Connect the HDS to the DLC
  7. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode
  8. Check for DTCs with the HDS

    Are there any DTCs present? 

    YES  -Troubleshoot the DTC, then retest

    NO  -Troubleshoot the audio system

  9. Select the Self-Diagnosis mode
  10. Check for error code to the Error History

    Is the Hard Error Code in stored? 

    YES  -Refer to the Hard Error Code troubleshooting

    NO  -Replace the audio-navigation unit (see AUDIO-NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )