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Drive Start Control [10/2023 - ]: Procedure

  1. PAST ACTIVATION CONFIRMATION 
    1. Check if the customer operated the vehicle in a way that would cause the drive start control to operate.

      Activation conditions 

      • Pattern A (When all of the following conditions are met, control starts.)
        • The accelerator pedal is open by approximately 1/5 or more.
        • The shift lever is moved from P to any forward position D (including other forward shift positions) or R.
      • Pattern B (When all of the following conditions are met, control starts.)
        • The accelerator pedal is open by approximately 1/5 or more.
        • The shift lever is moved from R to any forward position D (including other forward shift positions), any forward position D (including other forward shift positions) to R, or N to R.

      HINT: 

      Depending on the situation, the shift position may not be changed.

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      • Items Controlled
        • Engine output is restricted.
      • Deactivation Conditions
        • The accelerator pedal is released.
        • The shift lever is in P or N.

      HINT: 

      • The engine output restricted level differs between pattern A and pattern B.
      • During sudden start restraint control, engine output is adjusted based on the road gradient.
      • Drive start control is not activated when TRC is turned off.

        Control will also not operate under the following conditions. (if equipped) 

        • When in auto LSD mode
        • When the transfer switch is operated to switch the status to L4
        • When the center differential is locked
        • When TRAIL mode is on
        • When multi-terrain select is selected

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Not performed A
      Performed B

    Result: 

    SYSTEM NORMAL (GO TO PROBLEM SYMPTOM TABLE). Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [12/2017 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK DTC OUTPUT (HEALTH CHECK) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: System Select / Health Check.
    5. Check for DTCs.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output (Hunting) A
      DTCs are not output (Hesitation/poor acceleration) B
      DTCs are output C

    Result: 

    See step  5

    Result: 

    GO TO DTC CHART 

    Result: 

    See step  3

  3. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (FR, FL, RR, RL WHEEL SPEED) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Start the engine.
    5. Enter the following menus: Chassis / Brake / Data List / FR Wheel Speed, FL Wheel Speed, RR Wheel Speed and RL Wheel Speed.

      Chassis > Brake > Data List 

      Tester Display
      FR Wheel Speed
      FL Wheel Speed
      RR Wheel Speed
      RL Wheel Speed
    6. Read the value displayed on the Techstream.

      Standard

      Condition Specified Condition
      Vehicle stopped, engine running 0 km/h (0 mph)
      Vehicle being driven at constant speed between 16.1 to 64.4 km/h (10 to 40 mph) No large fluctuations when driving at a constant speed
      WARNING:

      When performing a drive test, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

      HINT: 

      Data can be captured relatively easily by using the snapshot function in the Data List. Confirm the data after performing the drive test.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    INSPECT FRONT OR REAR SPEED SENSOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (FORWARD AND REARWARD G) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Start the engine.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Chassis / Brake / Data List / Forward and Rearward G.

      Chassis > Brake > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Forward and Rearward G
    5. Read the value displayed on the Techstream.

      Standard

      Condition Specified Condition
      During deceleration Changes continuously
      During acceleration Changes continuously
      WARNING:

      When performing a drive test, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

      HINT: 

      Data can be captured relatively easily by using the snapshot function in the Data List. Confirm the data after performing the drive test.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    SYSTEM NORMAL (GO TO PROBLEM SYMPTOM TABLE). Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [12/2017 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    INSPECT YAW RATE SENSOR. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2023 - ] 

  5. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (SHIFT POSITION) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Transmission / Data List / Shift Position (Current Position).

      Powertrain > Transmission > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Shift Position (Current Position)
    5. Read the value displayed on the Techstream.

      Standard

      Condition Specified Condition
      Select shift state Matches currently selected shift state

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    GO TO ELECTRONIC SHIFT LEVER SYSTEM 

    for 2WD: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2017 - ]

    for AWD: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2017 - ]

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  6

  6. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR NO. 1 VOLTAGE % AND NO. 2 VOLTAGE %) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Accelerator Position Sensor No. 1 Voltage % and Accelerator Position Sensor No. 2 Voltage %.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Accelerator Position Sensor No. 1 Voltage %
      Accelerator Position Sensor No. 2 Voltage %
    5. Read the value displayed on the Techstream.

      Standard

      Condition Specified Condition
      Accelerator Pedal Released → Depressed Changes continuously

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    SYSTEM NORMAL (GO TO PROBLEM SYMPTOM TABLE). Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [12/2017 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2017 - ]