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Operation Check





METER / GAUGE / DISPLAY: METER / GAUGE SYSTEM: OPERATION CHECK

1. INSPECT INDICATOR/WARNING LIGHT

HINT
In this inspection, an indicator or warning light might come on differently than is specified, under some normal conditions.

(a) Check the following indicators and warning lights.





* *1: w/ Air Suspension

* *2: w/ Towing Package

* *3: for U.S.A. without Multi-information Display

2. INSPECT SPEEDOMETER

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3 connector.

(b) Turn the ignition switch ON.

(c) Turn the Techstream ON.

(d) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List.

(e) According to the display on Techstream, read the Data List.

Reference:

for mph





for km/h





NOTICE:
Do not use worn, underinflated or overinflated tires, as the speedometer reading will be inaccurate.

(f) Check the deflection width of the speedometer indicator.

Reference:

0.5 km/h (0.3 mph)

3. INSPECT TACHOMETER

(a) Connect a tune-up tachometer, and start the engine.

(b) Compare the test results with the tachometer indicator.

DC 13.5 V, at 25°C (77°F):





If the result is not as specified, the speedometer may have a malfunction.

4. INSPECT METER/GAUGE

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Perform Active Test Meter / Gauge System.

OK:

All meter/gauge needle indicators are normal.

5. INSPECT WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHT

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Perform Active Test Meter / Gauge System.

OK:

Each warning/indicator light turns ON and OFF using tester.

6. INSPECT MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (w/ Multi-information Display)

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Perform Active Test Meter / Gauge System.

HINT
If this Active Test is being performed and the ignition switch is turned off and then ON, the A/T and ODO/TRIP display background may turn white. If this occurs, end this Active Test and turn the ignition switch off.

OK:

All dots in the multi-information display turn ON and OFF using Techstream.