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Work Procedure

When a DTC is stored in ECM 

When a DTC is stored in ECM and MIL is ON, a permanent DTC is erased with MIL shutoff if the same malfunction is not detected after performing the driving pattern for MIL shutoff three times in a raw.

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*1: When the same malfunction is detected in two consecutive trips, MIL will illuminate. *2: MIL will turn off after vehicle is driven 3 times (pattern B) without any malfunctions.    

When a DTC is not stored in ECM 

The erasing method depends on a permanent DTC stored in ECM. Refer to the following table.

NOTE: If the applicable permanent DTC includes multiple groups, perform the procedure of Group B first. If the permanent DTC is not erased, perform the procedure of Group A.

x: Applicable -: Not applicable

Group* Perform "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE" for applicable DTCs. Driving pattern
B D
A x - -
B - x x

*: For group, Refer to DTC Index .

Permanent DTC item 

For permanent DTC items, MIL turns ON. Refer to DTC Index .

Permanent DTC service procedure 

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Work Procedure (Group A) 

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*1: When the same malfunction is detected in two consecutive trips, MIL will illuminate.        
  1. CHECK DTC 

    Check DTC.

    Is any DTC detected?

    YES>>

    Repair malfunction(s) and erase DTC. Refer to Diagnosis Description . Refer to Diagnosis Description .

    NO>>

    GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK PERMANENT DTC 

    SYMBOL With CONSULT

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    4. Turn ignition switch ON.
    5. On CONSULT screen, select "SRT and P-DTC" >> "Permanent DTC Status".

    SYMBOL With GST

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    4. Turn ignition switch ON.
    5. Select Service $0A with GST.

    Is any permanent DTC detected?

    YES>>

    GO TO 3.

    NO>>

    END

  3. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE 

    Perform "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE" for DTCs which are the same as permanent DTCs stored in ECM. Refer to DTC Index .

    >>

    GO TO 4.

  4. CHECK PERMANENT DTC 

    SYMBOL With CONSULT

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    4. Turn ignition switch ON.
    5. On CONSULT screen, select "SRT and P-DTC" >> "Permanent DTC Status".

    SYMBOL With GST

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    4. Turn ignition switch ON.
    5. Select Service $0A with GST.

    Is any permanent DTC detected?

    YES>>

    GO TO 1.

    NO>>

    END

Work Procedure (Group B) 

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*1: When the same malfunction is detected in two consecutive trips, MIL will illuminate. *2: After experiencing driving pattern B and D, permanent DTC is erased. *3: Indication does not change unless the ignition switch is turned from ON to OFF twice even after experiencing driving pattern B or D.
NOTE: Drive the vehicle according to only driving patterns indicating "INCMP" in driving patterns B and D on the "PERMANENT DTC STATUS" screen.
  1. CHECK DTC 

    Check DTC.

    Is any DTC detected?

    YES>>

    Repair malfunction(s) and erase DTC. Refer to Diagnosis Description . Refer to Diagnosis Description .

    NO>>

    GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK PERMANENT DTC 

    SYMBOL With CONSULT

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    4. Turn ignition switch ON.
    5. On CONSULT screen, select "SRT and P-DTC" >> "Permanent DTC Status".

    SYMBOL With GST

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    4. Turn ignition switch ON.
    5. Select Service $0A with GST.

    Is any permanent DTC detected?

    YES>>

    GO TO 3.

    NO>>

    END

  3. DRIVE DRIVING PATTERN B 
    CAUTION:
    • Always drive at a safe speed.
    • Never erase self-diagnosis results.
    • If self-diagnosis results are erased during the trip of driving pattern B or D, the counter of driving pattern B and D is reset.

    SYMBOL With CONSULT

    1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
    2. Use "PERMANENT DTC WORK SUPPORT" mode with CONSULT to drive the vehicle according to driving pattern B. Refer to Diagnosis Description . Refer to Diagnosis Description .

    SYMBOL With GST

    1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
    2. Drive the vehicle according to driving pattern B. Refer to Diagnosis Description .

    >>

    GO TO 4.

  4. CHECK PERMANENT DTC 

    SYMBOL With CONSULT

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    4. Turn ignition switch ON.
    5. On CONSULT screen, select "SRT and P-DTC" >> "Permanent DTC Status".

    SYMBOL With GST

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    4. Turn ignition switch ON.
    5. Select Service $0A with GST.

    Is any permanent DTC detected?

    YES>>

    GO TO 5.

    NO>>

    END

  5. DRIVE DRIVING PATTERN D 
    CAUTION:
    • Always drive at a safe speed.
    • Never erase self-diagnosis results.
    • If self-diagnosis results are erased during the trip of driving pattern B or D, the counter of driving pattern B and D is reset.
    1. Drive the vehicle according to driving pattern D. Refer to Diagnosis Description .

    >>

    GO TO 6.

  6. CHECK PERMANENT DTC 

    SYMBOL With CONSULT

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    4. Turn ignition switch ON.
    5. On CONSULT screen, select "SRT and P-DTC" >> "Permanent DTC Status".

    SYMBOL With GST

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    4. Turn ignition switch ON.
    5. Select Service $0A with GST.

    Is any permanent DTC detected?

    YES>>

    GO TO 1.

    NO>>

    END