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Operation Check

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  1. INSPECT INDICATOR/WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Check the following indicators and warning lights.
      INDICATORS AND WARNING LIGHTS SPECIFICATION

      Indicator/Warning light Switch Condition Specified Condition
      ABS warning light Ignition switch OFF → ON Comes on for 3 seconds
      SLIP indicator light
      SRS warning light Ignition switch OFF → ON Comes on for 6 seconds
      CHARGE warning light Ignition switch OFF → ON Illuminates when ignition switch is turned ON.
      Turns off when engine is started.
      MIL
  2. INSPECT SPEEDOMETER 
    1. Using a speedometer tester, check that the speedometer reading is within the allowable range shown in the table below. Also, check for proper operation of the odometer.

      Reference: 

      for MPH 

      SPEEDOMETER SPECIFICATION

      Standard Indication Acceptable Range
      20 mph 19 to 22 mph
      40 mph 39 to 42.5 mph
      60 mph 59.5 to 63.5 mph
      80 mph 79.5 to 84 mph
      100 mph 100 to 105 mph
      120 mph 120 to 125.5 mph

      for km/h 

      SPEEDOMETER SPECIFICATION

      Standard Indication Acceptable Range
      20 km/h 21 to 25 km/h
      40 km/h 41.7 to 46.2 km/h
      60 km/h 62.7 to 67.2 km/h
      80 km/h 83.4 to 88.4 km/h
      100 km/h 104.3 to 109.3 km/h
      120 km/h 125.1 to 130.6 km/h
      140 km/h 145.8 to 151.8 km/h
      160 km/h 166.2 to 173.2 km/h
      180 km/h 186.9 to 194.5 km/h
      200 km/h 207.7 to 215.7 km/h
      NOTE: Do not use worn, underinflated or overinflated tires, as the speedometer reading will be inaccurate.
    2. Check the deflection width of the speedometer indicator.

      Reference: 

      0.5 km/h (0.3 mph) 

  3. INSPECT TACHOMETER (w/ Tachometer) 
    1. Connect a tune-up tachometer, and start the engine.
    2. Compare the test results with the tachometer indicator.

      DC 13.5 V, at 25°C (77°F) 

      TACHOMETER RANGE REFERENCE

      Standard indication (rpm) Acceptable range Data in () is for reference
      700 630 to 770
      1000 (900 to 1100)
      2000 (1850 to 2150)
      3000 2800 to 3200
      4000 (3800 to 4200)
      5000 4800 to 5200
      6000 (5750 to 6250)
      7000 6700 to 7300

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

  4. INSPECT METER/GAUGE 
    1. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Perform "ACTIVE TEST" or "Active Test" (see DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST  ).

      OK: Each meter/gauge's needle indication is normal. 

  5. INSPECT WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHT 
    1. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Perform "ACTIVE TEST" or "Active Test" (see DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST  ).

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

  6. INSPECT MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (w/ Multi-information display) 
    1. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Perform "ACTIVE TEST" or "Active Test" (see DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST  ).

      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 area's 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 tester. 

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