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Fail-Safe Mode

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Item Fail-Safe
ETC Motor Throttle valve stuck at 5°
TPS TPS 1 fault Replace it with TPS 2
TPS 2 fault Replace it with TPS 1
TPS 1, 2 fault Throttle valve stuck at 5°
APS APS 1 fault Replace it with APS 2
APS 2 fault Replace it with APS 1
APS 1, 2 fault Throttle valve stuck at 5°
NOTE: When throttle value is stuck at 5°, engine speed is limited at below 1, 500 RPM and vehicle speed at maximum 40 ~ 50 km/h (25 ~ 31 mph)