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Diagnosis System [11/2017 - 12/2018]

  1. CHECK DLC3 
    1. Check the DLC3.

      Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION [11/2015 - ]

  2. FUNCTION OF WARNING INDICATOR AND MESSAGE 
    1. If the pre-collision system is not functioning properly, the driver is warned by the PCS warning light and a warning message displayed on the multi-information display.
      Master Warning Indicator Warning Message Detail DTC PCS warning light
      Illuminated "Pre-Collision System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" is displayed Pre-collision system malfunctioning Stored Blinks
      Not illuminated "Pre-Collision System Unavailable"
      • Millimeter wave radar sensor assembly misaligned
      • Millimeter wave radar sensor assembly temperature malfunction
      • Millimeter wave radar sensor assembly low voltage malfunction
      		 Not stored Blinks
      Not illuminated "Pre-Collision System Unavailable Clean Sensor" Foreign matter attached to millimeter wave radar sensor assembly Not stored Blinks
      Not illuminated "Forward Camera System Unavailable"
      • Abnormal forward recognition camera voltage
      • Forward recognition camera temperature outside of operational range
      • Other forward recognition camera malfunction
      		 Not stored Blinks
      Not illuminated "Forward Camera System Unavailable Clean Windshield" Foreign matter attached to forward recognition camera or area of windshield in front of forward recognition camera Not stored Illuminates
      Not illuminated "VSC Turned Off Pre-Collision Brake System Unavailable" VSC system is disabled Not stored Illuminates

      HINT: 

      PCS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION STATUS

      PCS Warning Light Condition
      Blinks ON: 0.5 sec./OFF: 1.5sec. Pre-collision system malfunctioning (DTC stored)
      Pre-collision system temporarily unavailable. 
      • Millimeter wave radar sensor assembly malfunction (beam axis misalignment, abnormal sensor temperature, abnormal sensor voltage, or sensor dirty)
      • Forward recognition camera malfunction (area of the windshield in front of the camera is not dirty or fogged up)
      Illuminates Pre-collision system temporarily unavailable. 
      • Forward recognition camera malfunction (area of the windshield in front of the camera is dirty or fogged up)
      Pre-collision system disabled
      VSC system disabled
      Not illuminated Other
  3. INITIAL CHECK 
    1. An initial check is performed when the power switch is off for more than 2 seconds and then turned on (IG). The initial check consists of a pre-collision system diagnostic check with a duration of approximately 3 seconds.
    2. If a malfunction is detected during the initial check, the PCS warning light in the combination meter assembly will blink or illuminate and a warning message indicating the pre-collision system is malfunctioning or disabled will be displayed on the multi-information display.
  4. CONSTANT CHECK 
    1. The driving support ECU assembly constantly monitors the pre-collision system for malfunctions after the power switch is turned on (IG) and the initial check (approximately 3 seconds) has completed.
    2. If a malfunction is detected during the constant check, the PCS warning light in the combination meter assembly will blink or illuminate and a warning message indicating the pre-collision system is malfunctioning or disabled will be displayed on the multi-information display.
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