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Activation Inspection Mode (Without Using A Hand-Held Tester)

  1. Perform the following steps  2 through  6 within 60 seconds.
  2. Turn the ignition switch ON from OFF.
  3. With the shift lever in P position, fully depress the accelerator pedal 2 times.
  4. With the shift lever in N position, fully depress the accelerator pedal 2 times.
  5. With the shift lever in P position, fully depress the accelerator pedal 2 times.
  6. Activate the inspecting mode and check that the hybrid system error warning light on the multi-center display flashes.
  7. Turning the ignition switch to START starts the engine's continuous operation.
NOTE:
  • The idling speed in the inspection mode is Approximately 1,000 RPM. The number of revolutions will increase up to 1,500 RPM if the accelerator pedal is depressed to a degree of less than 60%, and up to 2,250 RPM in a case of 60% or more.
  • If a diagnosis code is recorded when entering the inspection mode, the master warning light and the error warning light on the multi-center display is lit.
  • When the master warning light is lit during operation in the inspection mode, deactivate the inspection mode and inspect the diagnosed area.
  • When continuous operation of the engine is required such as for an exhaust leakage inspection, it is advisable as an easier way to turn ON the FULL switch of the air conditioner.