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ABS/TCS

Preliminary Check
1. CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL





Low fluid level may indicate brake pad wear or leakage from brake line.
Is brake fluid filled between MAX and MIN lines on reservoir tank and is brake fluid uncontaminated?
OK >>GO TO 2.
NG >>Repair. GO TO 2.
2. CHECK BRAKE LINE





Is leakage present at or around brake lines, tubes or hoses or are any of these parts cracked or damaged?
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >>Repair. GO TO 3.
3. CHECK BRAKE BOOSTER OPERATION





Check brake booster for operation and air tightness. Refer to "AIRTIGHT CHECK".
Is brake booster airtight and functioning properly?
Yes >>GO TO 4.
No >>Replace. GO TO 4.
4. CHECK BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS





Check brake pads and rotors.
Are brake pads and rotors functioning properly?
Yes >>GO TO 5.
No >>Replace.
5. RECHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL





Check brake fluid level in reservoir tank again.
Is brake fluid filled between MAX and MIN lines on reservoir tank and is brake fluid uncontaminated?
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >>Fill up brake fluid.
6. CHECK WARNING LAMP AND INDICATOR LAMPS ACTIVATION





Do ABS warning lamp, TCS OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp turn on when ignition switch is turned ON?
Yes >>GO TO 7.
No >>Check fuses, warning lamp bulbs and warning lamp circuits.
7. CHECK WARNING LAMP AND INDICATOR LAMPS DEACTIVATION
Do lamps turn off when engine is started?
Yes >>GO TO 8.
No >>Go to Self-diagnosis.
8. DRIVE VEHICLE
Drive vehicle at speeds over 30 km/h (19 MPH) for at least one minute.
Do warning lamp and indicator lamps remain off after vehicle has been driven at 30 km/h (19 MPH) for at least one minute.
Yes >>INSPECTION END.
No >>Go to Self-diagnosis.