Confirmation Driving Pattern
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT:
Performing this confirmation pattern will activate the catalyst monitor. This is very useful for verifying the completion of a repair.
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure). Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
- Turn the ignition switch off and wait for 30 seconds.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Monitor.
- Check that Catalyst / Status2 is Incomplete.
- Start the engine and warm it up (until the engine coolant temperature is 75°C (167°F) or higher) [A].
- Drive the vehicle at between 40 and 70 mph (64 and 113 km/h) for at least 10 minutes or more [B].
- Those items will change to Complete after completing the driving pattern.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes / Pending.
- Check if any DTCs (pending DTCs) are set.
HINT:
If Catalyst does not change to Complete, and no pending DTCs are stored, extend the driving time.