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Initialization [08/2014 - ]

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NOTE:

Make sure that the front passenger seat is not occupied before performing the operation.

HINT: 

Perform zero point calibration and sensitivity check if any of the following conditions occur:

  1. ZERO POINT CALIBRATION 
    1. Zero point calibration procedure

      HINT: 

      Make sure that zero point calibration has finished normally, and then perform the sensitivity check.

      1. Check that all of the following conditions are met:
        • The vehicle is parked on a level surface.
        • No objects are placed on the front passenger seat.
        • The front passenger seat belt buckle switch is off.
      2. Adjust the seat position according to the table below.
        Adjustment Item Position
        Slide Direction Rearmost position
        Reclining Angle Upright position
        Headrest Height Lowest position
        Lifter Height Lowest position
      3. Turn the power switch off.
      4. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
      5. Turn the power switch on (IG).
      6. Turn the Techstream on.
      7. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Occupant Detection / Utility / Zero Point Calibration.
      8. Perform zero point calibration by following the prompts on the Techstream screen.

        HINT: 

        • Refer to the Techstream operator's manual for further details.
        • If zero point calibration does not complete, replace the front seat cushion spring assembly RH.

        OK

        "Zero Point Calibration is complete." is displayed.

  2. SENSITIVITY CHECK 
    1. Sensitivity check procedure
      1. Turn the power switch off.
      2. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
      3. Turn the power switch on (IG).
      4. Turn the Techstream on.
      5. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Occupant Detection / Utility / Sensitivity Check.
      6. Perform sensitivity check by following the prompts on the Techstream screen.

        HINT: 

        Refer to the Techstream operator's manual for further details.

      7. Confirm that the initial sensor reading is within the specified range.

        Standard

        -3.2 to 3.2 kg (-7.0 to 7.0 lb)

      8. Place a 30 kg (66.1 lb) weight (e.g. a 30 kg (66.1 lb) of lead mass) onto the front passenger seat.
        NOTE:
        • Do not allow the weight to come into contact with the seatback when placing it on the seat cushion.
        • Place the weight in the area shown in the illustration.
        Fig 1: Identifying The Area To Place Weight For Testing Front Passenger Seat
        GTY477123Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

        *1 Weight Position
      9. Confirm that sensitivity is within the specified range.

        Standard

        27 to 33 kg (59.5 to 72.8 lb)

        HINT: 

        • When performing sensitivity check, use a solid metal weight (the check result may not appear properly if a liquid weight is used).
        • If sensitivity deviates from the specified range, retighten the bolts of the front passenger seat without deforming the seat rail. After performing this procedure, if sensitivity is not within the specified range, replace the front seat cushion spring assembly RH.