Diagnosis and repair workflow
Work Flow
Overall sequence
Detailed flow
1.Get information for symptom
Get detailed information from the customer about the symptom (the condition and the environment when the incident/malfunction occurred).
>> GO TO 2.
2.Confirm the symptom
Try to confirm the symptom described by the customer. Verify relation between the symptom and the condition when the symptom is detected.
>> Go to 3.
3.Detect malfunctioning part by diagnostic procedure
Inspect according to Diagnostic Procedure of the system.
Is malfunctioning part detected? YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 2.
4.Repair or replace the malfunctioning part
>> GO TO 5.
5.Final check
Refer to confirmed symptom in step 2, and make sure that the symptom is not detected.
Was the repair confirmed? Yes >> inspection end.
No >> go to 2.
Towing a trailer
Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle.
Flat towing
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle
behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor
home.
CAUTION
Failure to follow these guidelines c ...
Vehicle security system (if so equipped)
The vehicle security system provides visual and
audible alarm signals if someone opens the doors
when the system is armed. It is not, however, a
motion detection type system that activates when
a vehicle is moved or when a vibration occurs.
The system helps detect vehicle theft but cannot
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Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be required
to be in what is called the “ready condition”
for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of
the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it
is driven through c ...