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Confirmation Driving Pattern

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  1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
  3. Turn the Techstream on.
  4. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
  5. Turn the power switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
  6. Turn the power switch on (IG).
  7. Turn the Techstream on.
  8. Put the engine in Inspection Mode (Maintenance Mode).

    Refer to INSPECTION MODE PROCEDURE [11/2015 - 12/2018]

  9. Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature is 75°C (167°F) or higher [A].
  10. With the engine running, accelerate the vehicle to 75 km/h (47 mph) or more by depressing the accelerator pedal for at least 10 seconds [B].
    WARNING:

    When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

    HINT: 

    When accelerating the vehicle, depress the accelerator pedal more than normal to start the engine.

  11. Idle the engine for 30 seconds or more [C].
  12. With brake (B) selected and the engine running, accelerate the vehicle to 75 km/h (47 mph) or more [D].
    WARNING:

    When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

    HINT: 

    If the engine stops, further depress the accelerator pedal to restart the engine.

  13. Perform the fuel cut operation for 5 seconds or more, with the accelerator pedal fully released [E].
  14. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Monitor / Current Monitor [F].
  15. Check that Exhaust Gas Recirculation/VVT / Current is Complete.

    HINT: 

    If the monitor item Exhaust Gas Recirculation/VVT / Current is Incomplete, perform the driving pattern again.

  16. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Monitor / Current Monitor / Exhaust Gas Recirculation/VVT / Details.
  17. Check the Details (EGR FLOW INSUFFICIENCY).

    HINT: 

    Make sure that the value is between MIN and MAX.

  18. If the monitor item Exhaust Gas Recirculation/VVT / Current is still Incomplete, perform the following procedure.
  19. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
  20. Read the pending DTCs.

    HINT: 

    • If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
    • If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
  21. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.
  22. Input the DTC P0401-9C.
  23. Check the DTC judgment result.
    Techstream Display Description
    NORMAL
    • DTC judgment completed
    • System normal
    ABNORMAL
    • DTC judgment completed
    • System abnormal
    INCOMPLETE
    • DTC judgment not completed
    • Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions
    N/A
    • Unable to perform DTC judgment
    • Number of DTCs which do not fulfill DTC preconditions has reached ECU memory limit

    HINT: 

    • If the judgment result is NORMAL, the system is normal.
    • If the judgment result is ABNORMAL, the system is malfunctioning.
  24. If the judgment result is INCOMPLETE or N/A and no pending DTCs are output, perform a universal trip and check for permanent DTCs.

    Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [11/2015 - 07/2020]

    HINT: 

    • If a permanent DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
    • If no permanent DTCs are output, the system is normal.
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