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On-Vehicle Inspection

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  1. CHECK POWER SOURCE MODE CHANGE FUNCTION 
    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
        • on (ACC) → engine start
        • on (IG) → 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 with power source mode on (IG) (engine running).
        • on (IG) → off
        - Except P When the engine switch is pushed with power source mode on (IG) (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 INDICATOR CONDITION 
    Fig 1: Identifying Indicator Light
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    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 ON (Green) (When key and vehicle IDs match)
        on (ACC, IG) ON (Amber) ON (Green)
        Engine running OFF OFF
        Steering lock not unlocked Flashes (Green) for 15 sec. Flashes (Green) for 15 sec.
        System malfunction Flashes (Amber) for 15 sec. Flashes (Amber) for 15 sec.
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