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Confirmation Driving Pattern

HINT: 

Performing this confirmation pattern will activate the catalyst monitor. This is very useful for verifying the completion of a repair.

Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Speed Driving Pattern
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  1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  3. Turn the Techstream on.
  4. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure) . Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
  5. Turn the ignition switch off.
  6. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on [A].
  7. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Monitor.
  8. Check that Catalyst / Status 2 is Incomplete.
  9. Start the engine and warm it up (until the engine coolant temperature is 75°C (167°F) or higher) [A].
  10. Drive the vehicle at between 40 and 70 mph (64 and 113 km/h) for at least 10 minutes or more [B].
  11. The monitor items will change to Complete as Catalyst monitor operates.
  12. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes / Pending.
  13. 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.