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Learning Procedure

  1. Start the engine and carry out the warm-up for the engine coolant temperature to reach 80°C (176°F) or more and the CVT fluid temperature to reach 60°C (140°F) or more. < 2.4L engine >

    Start the engine and warm to reach 80°C (176°F) or more. < 3.0L engine >

    NOTE: When the engine coolant temperature is 80°C (176°F) or more and the CVT fluid temperature is 60°C (140°F) or more, the warm-up is not needed if the ignition switch is in "ON" position once.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" (OFF) position and stop the engine.
  3. After 10 seconds or more, start the engine again.
  4. For 10 minutes, carry out the idling under the condition shown below and then confirm the engine idles normally.
    • Transaxle: Neutral (P range on vehicles with A/T or CVT)
    • Operation in ignition-related, fan and attachments: Not to be operated
    • Engine coolant temperature: 80°C (176°F) or more
    • CVT fluid temperature: 60°C (140°F) or more < 2.4L engine >
      NOTE: If the engine stalls while idling, check for a dirty (on the throttle valve) of the throttle body and clean if needed. Then perform the service from Procedure 1 again.