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When The Si-Drive Mode Is Changed, "Mode Change Error" Is Not Displayed In Multi-Information Display, And "S#", "I", "S" Flashes

NOTE: In this case, there may be a problem outside the SI-DRIVE system.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE CHART

Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT. 
  1. Start the engine.
  2. Check whether the malfunction indicator light is lit or not.
Does the malfunction indicator light illuminate? Check the appropriate DTC using the "List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)".
<Ref. to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . >
Go to step 2. 
2 CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  2. Check the engine coolant temperature gauge.
Is the coolant overheating? Investigate and repair the cause of the overheating. Go to step 3. 
3 CHECK DISPLAY OF MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  2. Change the SI-DRIVE mode.
  3. Check the display of the multi-information display.
Do the displays "S#", "I", "S" of the multi-information display flash? Replace the multi-information display meter. <Ref. to COMBINATION METER . > Perform test operation, and check the malfunction indicator and the coolant temperature gauge. If they are operating normally, end the diagnosis.