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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. Make sure that the engine coolant temperature is less than 30°C (86°F).
  2. Drive according to the drive pattern described below.
Fig 1: Driving Pattern Graph
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NOTE:
  • There is no given transition time between idling and cruising.
  • Driving at constant speed only on a downhill causes smaller engine load and may result in failure to obtain a right diagnostic result.
  • When the engine stops while performing drive cycle F, perform it again from the state of procedure 1).
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