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Initialization [06/2014 - 08/2015]

  1. PROCEDURES NECESSARY WHEN BATTERY TERMINAL IS DISCONNECTED/RECONNECTED 
    Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Link
    Steering sensor zero point calibration Variable gear ratio steering system Refer to INITIALIZATION [04/2013 - 10/2016]
    Correct the steering angle neutral point Parking assist monitor system Refer to INITIALIZATION [06/2014 - 09/2020]
    Servo motor initialization Air conditioning system Refer to INITIALIZATION [04/2013 - ]
    NOTE:

    After the engine switch is turned off, the radio receiver assembly records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds (w/ Navigation System) or 90 seconds (w/o Navigation System) before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

  2. PROCEDURES NECESSARY WHEN ECU OR OTHER PARTS ARE REPLACED 
    Replacement Part Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Link
    ECM Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) registration MIL comes on Refer to REGISTRATION [04/2013 - 10/2017] for 2GR-FSE
    Refer to REGISTRATION [04/2013 - 08/2015] for 4GR-FSE
    ECU communication ID registration (Immobiliser system) Engine start function Refer to REGISTRATION [06/2014 - 08/2015]
    For 2GR-FSE: 
    • Throttle body with motor assembly
    • Engine assembly
    • Cylinder head sub-assembly
    • Camshaft (for intake or exhaust camshaft)
    • Camshaft timing gear assembly
    • Camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly
    • Piston or piston ring
    • Mass air flow meter sub-assembly
    • Fuel injector assembly (for port injection)
    • Fuel injector assembly (for direct injection)
    • Fuel pump (for low pressure side)
    • Fuel pump (for high pressure side)
    • Air fuel ratio sensor
    • Heated oxygen sensor
    • Engine coolant temperature sensor
    • Spark plug
    • Ignition coil assembly
    • Air intake system parts
    • Exhaust system parts
    • Knock control sensor
    Inspection after repair Poor idle, engine start, etc. Refer to INITIALIZATION [04/2013 - 10/2017]
    For 4GR-FSE: 
    • Throttle body with motor assembly
    • Engine assembly
    • Cylinder head sub-assembly
    • Camshaft (for intake or exhaust camshaft)
    • Camshaft timing gear assembly
    • Camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly
    • Piston or piston ring
    • Mass air flow meter sub-assembly
    • Fuel injector assembly
    • Cold start fuel injector assembly
    • Fuel pump (for low pressure side)
    • Fuel pump (for high pressure side)
    • Air fuel ratio sensor
    • Heated oxygen sensor
    • Engine coolant temperature sensor
    • Spark plug
    • Ignition coil assembly
    • Air intake system parts
    • Exhaust system parts
    • Knock control sensor
    Inspection after repair Poor idle, engine start, etc. Refer to INITIALIZATION [04/2013 - 08/2015]
    Millimeter wave radar sensor assembly Adjust millimeter wave radar sensor assembly
    • Dynamic radar cruise control system
    • Pre-collision system
    Refer to ADJUSTMENT [04/2013 - 10/2016]
    Lane departure warning camera Adjust lane departure warning camera Lane departure alert system Refer to ADJUSTMENT [04/2013 - 10/2016]
    • Automatic transmission with transfer assembly
    • Engine assembly
    • ECM
    Reset memory
    • Large shift shock
    • Deterioration of fuel efficiency
    Refer to INITIALIZATION [04/2013 - 10/2017] for A760H
    Automatic transmission fluid ATF thermal degradation estimate reset The value of the Data List item "ATF Thermal Degradation Estimate" is not estimated correctly.
    • Automatic transmission assembly
    • Engine assembly
    • ECM
    Reset memory
    • Large shift shock
    • Deterioration of fuel efficiency
    Refer to INITIALIZATION [04/2013 - 08/2015] for A960E
    Automatic transmission fluid ATF thermal degradation estimate reset The value of the Data List item "ATF Thermal Degradation Estimate" is not estimated correctly.
    Automatic transmission assembly
    1. Set transmission compensation code (step 1)*1
    2. Perform road test to allow TCM to learn
    • Large shift shock
    • Deterioration of fuel efficiency
    Refer to INITIALIZATION [04/2013 - 10/2017] for AA81E Initialization
    Refer to REGISTRATION [04/2013 - 10/2017] for AA81E Registration
    • Valve body assembly
    • Shift solenoid valve SL1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
    Perform road test to allow TCM to learn
    TCM
    (If possible, read the transmission compensation code from the previous TCM)
    1. Transfer transmission compensation code (step 2)*2
    2. Perform road test to allow TCM to learn
    TCM
    (If impossible, read the transmission compensation code from the previous TCM)
    1. Set transmission compensation code (step 1)*3
    2. Perform road test to allow TCM to learn
    • Engine assembly
    • ECM
    1. Reset memory
    2. Perform road test to allow TCM to learn
    4WD ECU assembly*4 Perform initialization AWD initial performance (acceleration, etc) Refer to INITIALIZATION [04/2013 - ]
    Absorber control ECU Perform registration of vehicle identification information
    • Interrupts damping force control after moving to the 9th step.
    • DTCs are output
    Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [04/2013 - ]
    • Tire pressure warning ECU and receiver
    • Tire pressure warning valve and transmitter
    • Transmitter ID registration
    • Initialization
    • When DTC detection conditions of "transmitter ID not received" DTC are met, TPWS indicator blinks for 1 minute, and then illuminates.
    • Tire pressure warning function
    Refer to INITIALIZATION [04/2013 - 09/2020] for Initialization
    Refer to REGISTRATION [04/2013 - 09/2020] for Registration
    Skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) Yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information.
    • VSC disabled or malfunctioning
    • DTCs are output
    • Slip indicator light illuminated
    • ABS warning light illuminated
    Refer to CALIBRATION [04/2013 - 10/2016]
    Yaw rate and acceleration sensor
    1. Clearing zero point calibration data and system information.
    2. Yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information.
    Perform initialization AWD initial performance (acceleration, etc) Refer to INITIALIZATION [04/2013 - ]
    • Power steering ECU assembly
    • Power steering link assembly
    Perform rotation angle sensor initialization and torque sensor zero point calibration
    • DTCs are output
    • Steering effort different between turning steering wheel left and right
    Refer to CALIBRATION [04/2013 - 09/2020]
    Power steering ECU assembly Assist map writing
    • DTCs are output
    • EPS warning light illuminated
    • VGRS ECU (front steering control ECU)
    • Steering actuator assembly
    • Parts between the steering wheel and tires have been removed/installed, replaced or adjusted
    Perform actuator angle neutral point calibration and initialization
    • Variable gear ratio steering system
    • Steering wheel off-center
    • DTCs are output
    Refer to CALIBRATION [04/2013 - 10/2016]
    Spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly
    • Steering angle neutral point (Initialize parking assist monitor system)
    • Steering angle setting
    Parking assist monitor system Refer to INITIALIZATION [06/2014 - 09/2020] for Initialization
    Refer to CALIBRATION [06/2014 - 09/2020] for Calibration
    Suspension, tires, etc Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)
    Television camera assembly
    • Parking assist monitor system initialization
    • Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)
    Blind spot monitor sensor Blind spot monitor beam axis inspection DTCs are output Refer to OPERATION CHECK [04/2013 - 10/2016]
    • Inner rear view mirror assembly
    • Garage door opener transmitter
    Re-registration of codes in the garage door opener system
    • Register transmitter code
    • Rolling code systems
    Garage door opener system Refer to REGISTRATION [04/2013 - 10/2016]
    DCM (Telematics Transceiver) DCM activation Safety connect system Refer to DCM ACTIVATION [04/2013 - 10/2017]
    • Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)
    • ID code box (immobiliser code ECU)
    • Steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator assembly)
    • ECM
    • Main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU)
    • Electrical key transmitter sub-assembly
    • DCM (Telematics Transceiver)
    Code registration (Immobiliser system)
    • Wireless door lock control system
    • Smart Access system with push-button start
    • Engine start
    • Steering lock system
    • Telematics system
    Refer to REGISTRATION [06/2014 - 08/2015]
    • Occupant classification ECU
    • Front passenger seat
    Zero point calibration and sensitivity check (Occupant classification system)
    • Occupant classification system
    • Passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator
    • Airbag system (Front passenger side)
    • Seat belt warning system (Front passenger)
    Refer to INITIALIZATION [04/2013 - ]
    • No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly
    • No. 2 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (driver side
    • No. 2 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (front passenger side)
    • No. 3 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly
    • No. 4 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly
    • No. 5 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly
    • No. 1 blower damper servo sub-assembly
    Initialization servo motor (Air conditioning system) DTCs are output Refer to INITIALIZATION [04/2013 - ]
    • Door window regulator assembly
    • Door window regulator motor assembly
    • Door glass
    • Door glass run
    Initialize power window control system
    • Auto up and down function
    • Jam protection function
    • Remote control function
    • Key-linked function
    • Wireless transmitter-linked function
    • Key-off operation function
    • Window open warning function
    Refer to INITIALIZATION [04/2013 - ]
    • Sliding roof ECU (sliding roof drive gear sub-assembly)
    • Sliding roof glass sub-assembly
    • Sliding roof drive cable sub-assembly
    Initialize sliding roof system
    • Auto operation function
    • Jam protection function
    • Key-off operation function
    • Key-linked function
    • Wireless transmitter-linked function
    • Sliding roof open warning function
    Refer to INITIALIZATION [04/2013 - ]
    • Headlight leveling ECU assembly
    • Rear height control sensor sub-assembly
    • Synchronize the vehicle information
    • Perform headlight leveling ECU assembly initialization
    Headlight leveling function Refer to INITIALIZATION [04/2013 - 10/2016]

    *1: New automatic transmission's compensation code.*2: Read the compensation code from the previous TCM, then transfer it to the new TCM.*3: Set the transmission compensation code of the current automatic transmission.*4: When the 4WD ECU assembly is replaced with a new one, it is not necessary to perform initialization.