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On-Vehicle Inspection

  1. CHECK POWER SOURCE MODE CHANGE FUNCTION (for AT) 
    1. Check the function of the engine switch.
      1. Check that power source mode changes in accordance with the conditions of the shift position and brake pedal.
        Brake Pedal Shift Lever Power Source Mode Pattern
        Depressed P or N When the engine switch is pushed once.
        • off → engine start
        Not depressed P Each time the engine switch is pushed.
        • off → on (ACC) → on (IG) → off
        Except P Each time the engine switch is pushed.
        • off → on (ACC) → on (IG) → on (ACC)
        - P When the engine switch is pushed in the on (IG) condition (engine running).
        • on (IG) → off
        - Except P When the engine switch is pushed in the on (IG) condition (engine running).
        • on (IG) → on (ACC)
    2. Check if power source mode changes without pressing the engine switch.
      1. With power source mode on (ACC) and the shift position in P, wait for at least 1 hour. Check that power source mode changes from on (ACC) to off automatically.
  2. CHECK POWER SOURCE MODE CHANGE FUNCTION (for MT) 
    1. Check the function of the engine switch.
      1. Start function has different power source mode patterns to suit the clutch pedal condition.
        Clutch Pedal Power Source Mode Pattern
        Depressed When the engine switch is pushed once.
        • off → engine start
        • on (ACC) → engine start
        • on (IG) → engine start
        Not depressed Each time the engine switch is pushed.
        • off → on (ACC) → on (IG) → off
        - When the engine switch is pushed in the on (IG) condition (engine running).
        • on (IG) → off
    2. Check if power source mode changes without pressing the engine switch.
      1. With power source mode on (ACC), wait for at least 1 hour. Check that power source mode changes from on (ACC) to off automatically.
  3. CHECK INDICATOR CONDITION (for AT) 
    Fig 1: Identifying Indicator Light - Engine Switch
    GTY104304Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Check the indicator on the engine switch.
      1. Check that the engine switch indicator turns on and changes color according to the table below.
        Power Source Mode/Condition Indicator Light Condition
        Brake pedal released Brake pedal depressed, shift lever in P or N
        off off Turns on (Green)
        on (ACC, IG) Turns on (Amber) Turns on (Green)
        Engine running off off
        Steering lock not unlocked Flashes (Green) for 30 sec. Flashes (Green) for 30 sec.
        System malfunction Flashes (Amber) for 15 sec. Flashes (Amber) for 15 sec.
  4. CHECK INDICATOR CONDITION (for MT) 
    Fig 2: Identifying Indicator Light - Engine Switch
    GTY104304Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Check the indicator on the engine switch.
      1. Check that the engine switch indicator turns on and changes color according to the table below.
        Power Source Mode/Condition Indicator Light Condition
        Clutch pedal released Clutch pedal depressed, shift lever in P or N
        off off Turns on (Green)
        on (ACC, IG) Turns on (Amber) Turns on (Green)
        Engine running off off
        Steering lock not unlocked Flashes (Green) for 30 sec. Flashes (Green) for 30 sec.
        System malfunction Flashes (Amber) for 15 sec. Flashes (Amber) for 15 sec.
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