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Initialization [08/2019 - 07/2020]

NOTE:
  • The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH removal/installation are shown below.
    Replaced Part or Performed Procedure Necessary Procedures Proceed to
    Replacement of the No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH Synchronize the vehicle information SYNCHRONIZE VEHICLE INFORMATION
    Perform No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH initialization NO. 1 HEADLIGHT ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY LH INITIALIZATION
    Replacement of the headlight assembly LH*1 Synchronize the vehicle information SYNCHRONIZE VEHICLE INFORMATION
    Perform No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH initialization NO. 1 HEADLIGHT ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY LH INITIALIZATION
    Replacement of the rear height control sensor sub-assembly RH, removal and reinstallation of the rear height control sensor sub-assembly RH, replacement of the suspension, etc. have been performed Perform No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH initialization NO. 1 HEADLIGHT ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY LH INITIALIZATION
    Auxiliary battery terminal is disconnected and connected Steering sensor zero point calibration Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2019 - ]
  • If the steering sensor zero point calibration is not performed, the AFS *2 and cornering lights *3 may not operate correctly.
  • A new No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH cannot operate until the vehicle information is registered.
  • A new headlight assembly LH cannot operate until the vehicle information is registered. *1
  • After replacing the No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH, it is necessary to perform vehicle information registration and initialization.
  • After replacing the headlight assembly LH, it is necessary to perform vehicle information registration and initialization. *1
  • Even if the No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly RH is replaced with a new one, synchronize the vehicle information and initialization are not necessary.
  • Even if the headlight assembly RH is replaced with a new one, synchronize the vehicle information and initialization are not necessary. *1
  • Adjust the headlight aim after initializing the No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH. *2

    Refer to ADJUSTMENT [08/2019 - ]

  • When a malfunction is detected in the lighting system, rear height control sensor sub-assembly RH signal initialization is impossible. Perform troubleshooting before initialization.
  • The lighting system uses the CAN communication system. First, confirm that there are no malfunctions in the CAN communication system. Refer to the How to Proceed with Troubleshooting procedure.

    Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2019 - ] 

    1. *1: for TMMC Made
    2. *2: w/ AFS
    3. *3: w/ Front Fog Light
  1. SYNCHRONIZE VEHICLE INFORMATION (When using the TECHSTREAM) 
    NOTE:
    • Make sure to synchronize the vehicle information before performing initialization.
    • If synchronization fails, make sure to turn the power switch off then back on (IG) before performing synchronization again.
    1. Turn the power switch off.
    2. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    3. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    4. Check that the "Headlight System Uninitialized Visit Your Dealer" warning message is displayed on the multi-information display.
    5. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / AFS*1 or HL AutoLeveling *2 / Utility / ECU Information Sync.
      1. *1: for Multiple Beam Headlight
      2. *2: for Single Beam Headlight

      Body Electrical > AFS > Utility 

      Tester Display
      ECU Information Sync

      Body Electrical > HL AutoLeveling > Utility 

      Tester Display
      ECU Information Sync
    6. Check the display on the Techstream and press "Next".
    7. Check that the "Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" warning message continuously blinks 6 times at 2 Hz on the multi-information display.

      HINT: 

      • If the "Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" warning message does not start blinking on the multi-information display after perform the procedure again.
      • If the "Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" warning message changes from blinking to displayed on the multi-information display, the rear height control sensor sub-assembly RH may be malfunctioning.
    8. Press "Exit".
    9. Turn the power switch off.
      NOTE:

      After synchronizing the vehicle information, initialize the No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH.

  2. SYNCHRONIZE VEHICLE INFORMATION (When not using the TECHSTREAM) 
    NOTE:
    • Make sure to synchronize the vehicle information before performing initialization.
    • If synchronization fails, make sure to turn the power switch off then back on (IG) before performing synchronization again.
    1. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    2. Check that the "Headlight System Uninitialized Visit Your Dealer" warning message is displayed on the multi-information display.
    3. Using the headlight dimmer switch, turn the low beam headlights on and off 8 times within 20 seconds after turning the power switch on (IG).
      NOTE:

      If the low beam headlights illuminate when the power switch is on (IG), shine a light on the automatic light control sensor to turn the low beam headlights off before operating the headlight dimmer switch.

      HINT: 

      If this step cannot be completed within 20 seconds, turn the power switch off. Then, turn the power switch on (IG) and restart the procedure.

    4. Check that the "Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" warning message continuously blinks 6 times at 2 Hz on the multi-information display.

      HINT: 

      • If the "Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" warning message does not start blinking on the multi-information display after perform the procedure again.
      • If the "Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" warning message changes from blinking to displayed on the multi-information display, turn the power switch off and then on (IG). If "Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" is displayed immediately after the power switch is turned on (IG), the rear height control sensor sub-assembly RH may be malfunctioning.
    5. Turn the power switch off.
      NOTE:

      After synchronizing the vehicle information, initialize the No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH.

  3. NO. 1 HEADLIGHT ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY LH INITIALIZATION (When using the TECHSTREAM) 
    NOTE:

    Make sure to synchronize the vehicle information before performing initialization.

    1. Prepare vehicle for initialization
      • Unload the vehicle, ensuring that the spare tire, tools and jack are in their original positions.
      • Check that there are no occupants in the vehicle.
      • Turn the light control switch to the DRL OFF *1 or off *2 position.
      • Stop the vehicle on a level surface and keep the vehicle height unchanged.
        1. *1: w/ DRL OFF Switch
        2. *2: w/o DRL OFF Switch
    2. Check the "Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" warning message on the multi-information display.
      1. Turn the power switch on (IG), and check the condition of the "Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" warning message on the multi-information display.

        OK

        Condition Specified Condition
        The No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH has been replaced with a new one. "Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" blinks 6 times at 2 Hz.
        The headlight assembly LH has been replaced with a new one. *
        Replacement of the rear height control sensor sub-assembly RH, removal and reinstallation of the rear height control sensor sub-assembly RH, replacement of the suspension, etc. have been performed. "Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" is not displayed.
        1. *: for TMMC Made

        HINT: 

        If the condition of the "Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" warning message is different than listed in the table above, the No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH or combination meter assembly may be malfunctioning.

    3. Perform initialization.
      1. Turn the power switch off.
      2. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
      3. Turn the power switch on (IG).
      4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / AFS *1 or HL AutoLeveling *2 / Utility / Height Sensor Initialization.
        1. *1: for Multiple Beam Headlight
        2. *2: for Single Beam Headlight

        Body Electrical > AFS > Utility 

        Tester Display
        Height Sensor Initialization

        Body Electrical > HL AutoLeveling > Utility 

        Tester Display
        Height Sensor Initialization
      5. Check the display on the Techstream and press "Next".
      6. Check the proper "Position ID" by the fuel level according to the table below.
        GTY959371Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Fuel Receiver Gauge (for TFT Meter Type)
        *b Fuel Receiver Gauge (for Optitron Meter Type)

        HINT: 

        The "Position ID" is determined by the present fuel level as shown below.

        Fuel Level Position ID Number of Times Headlight Leveling Warning Blinks
        Within A range EMPTY 1
        Within B range 1/4 to over EMPTY 2
        Within C range 1/2 to over 1/4 3
        Within D range 3/4 to over 1/2 4
        Within E range FULL to over 3/4 5
      7. Select the proper "Position ID" and press "Next".
      8. Press "Exit".
      9. Check the condition of the "Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" warning message on the multi-information display.

        Standard

        Condition Specified Condition
        The No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH has been replaced with a new one. Blinks 6 times at 2 Hz → Continuously blinks N *2 times at 2 Hz.
        The headlight assembly LH has been replaced with a new one. *1
        Replacement of the rear height control sensor sub-assembly RH, removal and reinstallation of the rear height control sensor sub-assembly RH, replacement of the suspension, etc. have been performed. Off → Continuously blinks N *2 times at 2 Hz.
        1. *1: for TMMC Made

        HINT: 

        • *2: The number of times that "Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" warning message blinks is determined by the "Position ID" selected.
        • If the "Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" warning message is displayed on the multi-information display, the No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH may be malfunctioning.
        • If initialization does not finish normally, restart the initialization procedure from step (i).
      10. Check that initialization finishes normally and turn the power switch off.

        HINT: 

        The warning message will blink in the pattern indicating that initialization has completed successfully continuously until the power switch is turned off.

  4. NO. 1 HEADLIGHT ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY LH INITIALIZATION (When not using the TECHSTREAM) 
    NOTE:

    Make sure to synchronize the vehicle information before performing initialization.

    1. Prepare vehicle for initialization
      • Unload the vehicle, ensuring that the spare tire, tools and jack are in their original positions.
      • Check that there are no occupants in the vehicle.
      • Turn the light control switch to the DRL OFF *1 or off *2 position.
      • Stop the vehicle on a level surface and keep the vehicle height unchanged.
        1. *1: w/ DRL OFF Switch
        2. *2: w/o DRL OFF Switch
    2. Check the "Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" warning message on the multi-information display.
      1. Turn the power switch on (IG), and check the condition of the "Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" warning message on the multi-information display.

        OK

        Condition Specified Condition
        The No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH has been replaced with a new one. "Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" blinks 6 times at 2 Hz.
        The headlight assembly LH has been replaced with a new one. *
        Replacement of the rear height control sensor sub-assembly RH, removal and reinstallation of the rear height control sensor sub-assembly RH, replacement of the suspension, etc. have been performed. "Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" is not displayed.
        1. *: for TMMC Made

        HINT: 

        If the condition of the "Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" warning message is different than listed in the table above, the No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH or combination meter assembly may be malfunctioning.

    3. Perform initialization.
      1. Turn the power switch on (IG).
      2. Check the specified number of times to turn the low beam headlights on and off.
        GTY959371Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Fuel Receiver Gauge (for TFT Meter Type)
        *b Fuel Receiver Gauge (for Optitron Meter Type)

        HINT: 

        The number of times the low beam headlights need to be turned on and off is determined by the present fuel level as shown below.

        Fuel Level Number of Times to Turn Low Beam Headlights On and Off
        Within A range 1
        Within B range 2
        Within C range 3
        Within D range 4
        Within E range 5
      3. Enter initialization mode.
        1. Turn the power switch and light control switch off.
        2. Cover the automatic light control sensor with a lightproof object.
        3. Perform the following steps within 5 seconds.
          1. Press the power switch 2 times.

            HINT: 

            Turn the power switch on (IG).

          2. While pulling the headlight dimmer switch, turn it from DRL OFF *1 or off *2 to AUTO to DRL OFF *1 or off *2 again 3 times or more.

            HINT: 

            Check that the parking lights turn from off to on and back off again.

            1. *1: w/ DRL OFF Switch
            2. *2: w/o DRL OFF Switch
          3. Turn the light control switch off.

        HINT: 

        • Perform the above operation within 5 seconds.
        • When initialization mode has been entered, "Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" warning message on the multi-information display starts blinking at 1 Hz.
      4. After entering initialization mode, turn the low beam headlights from off to on and back off again N* times.

        HINT: 

        • *: The number of times to turn the light control switch on and DRL OFF *1 or off *2 (N) is determined by the fuel level of the fuel receiver gauge.
        • Turn the light control switch on and DRL OFF *1 or off *2 within 20 seconds of entering initialization mode.
        • Turn the light control switch on and DRL OFF *1 or off *2 at intervals of approximately 3 seconds.
          1. *1: w/ DRL OFF Switch
          2. *2: w/o DRL OFF Switch
      5. Check the condition of the "Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" warning message on the multi-information display.

        Standard

        Condition Specified Condition
        The No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH has been replaced with a new one. Blinks 6 times at 2 Hz → Continuously blinks N*2 times at 2 Hz.
        The headlight assembly LH has been replaced with a new one. *1
        Replacement of the rear height control sensor sub-assembly RH, removal and reinstallation of the rear height control sensor sub-assembly RH, replacement of the suspension, etc. have been performed. Off → Continuously blinks N*2 times at 2 Hz.
        1. *1: for TMMC Made

        HINT: 

        • *2: The number of times that "Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" warning message blinks is determined by the number of times the low beam headlights are turned on and off.
        • If the "Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" warning message is displayed on the multi-information display, the No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH may be malfunctioning.
        • If initialization does not finish normally, restart the initialization procedure from step (i).
      6. Check that initialization finishes normally and turn the power switch off.

        HINT: 

        The warning message will blink in the pattern indicating that initialization has completed successfully continuously until the power switch is turned off.

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