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3: ABS, VDC Off, Slip, Lamp, Brake Warning Lamp Inspections

BASIC INSPECTION 3: ABS WARNING LAMP, VDC OFF INDICATOR LAMP, SLIP INDICATOR LAMP AND BRAKE WARNING LAMP INSPECTION

1. Make sure ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp (when VDC OFF switch is OFF), and SLIP indicator lamp turns on approximately 2 second, and brake warning lamp turns on when ignition switch is turned ON. If they do not, check VDC OFF indicator lamp and then VDC OFF switch. Refer to "VDC OFF SWITCH" Component Tests and General Diagnostics. Check CAN communications. Refer to "CAN Communication Inspection" . If there are no errors with VDC OFF switch and CAN communication system, check combination meter.
2. Make sure ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, SLIP indicator lamp turn off approximately 2 second after turn ignition switch ON, and brake warning lamp turns off after engine starts. If lamps do not turn off, perform self-diagnosis.
3. With engine running, make sure VDC OFF indicator lamp turns on and off when VDC OFF switch is turned ON and OFF. If indicator lamp status does not correspond to switch operation, check the VDC OFF switch system. Refer to "VDC OFF SWITCH"Component Tests and General Diagnostics.
4. Make sure ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp turn off 2 seconds after engine is started. If ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp have not turned off 10 seconds after engine has been started, perform self-diagnosis of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).
5. After performing the self-diagnosis, be sure to erase the error memory. Refer to "SELF-DIAGNOSIS"Displaying & Reading Trouble Codes.

CAUTION: Brake warning lamp turns on when parking brake is operated (switch on) and brake fluid level switch is activated (leak of brake fluid).