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Check Vehicle Signals With Line Diag Mode

  1. Turn the ignition switch to ACC.
  2. Press the button (b) twice with the button (a) pressed.
    Fig 1: Pressing Button
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    NOTE: Pressing the button (c) for 3 seconds or more, or turning the ignition switch from the OFF to ACC position can exit the diagnostic mode.
  3. {Line Diag} screen is displayed.
  4. Check the connection status with the {Vehicle Signal Check} in the {Line Diag} screen.
    Fig 2: Screen Display - Line Diag
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NOTE: GPS is displayed only for the navigation system.
  • Check illumination
NOTE: Make sure that the bright switch is not ON.
  1. Turn the ignition to ON.
  2. Set the lighting switch to the parking position.
  3. Make sure that {ON} lights in ILL+ and then the screen becomes dim.

    ON: Normal

    OFF: Abnormal Check the signal line connector. If there are no problems, the unit could be faulty.

NOTE:
  • Before starting inspections, check the safety around the vehicle.
  • Lift up the vehicle as necessary.
  • When the diagnostic trouble code is input in the VDC control module, perform the Clear Memory operation.
  1. Drive the vehicle at 9 km/h (6 MPH) or more.
  2. Check that {ON} is displayed in SPD.

    ON: Normal

    OFF: Vehicle speed is less than 7 km/h (4 MPH), or malfunction is detected in the signal line. Check the signal line connector. If there are no problems, the unit could be faulty.

NOTE: Before starting inspections, check the safety behind the vehicle.
  1. Turn the ignition to ON.
  2. Pull the parking brake switch and depress the brake pedal, then place the select lever or gear shift lever in reverse.
  3. Make sure that {OK} is displayed in REV.

    ON: Normal

    OFF: Abnormal Check the signal line connector. If there are no problems, the unit could be faulty.