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Confirmation Driving Pattern

CAUTION: Strictly observe posted speed limits, traffic laws, and road conditions when conducting the drive pattern.
  1. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  3. Turn the tester ON.
  4. Clear DTCs.
  5. Allow the engine to idle for 2 minutes.
  6. Warm up the engine until the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) reaches 75°C (167°F).
  7. Allow the vehicle to run at 30 mph (48 km/h) or more for 40 seconds or more.
  8. Stop the vehicle and allow the engine to idle for 20 seconds or more.
  9. Repeat steps  e and  f at least 8 times in one driving cycle.
  10. Move the shift lever into the second gear position.
  11. Depress the accelerator pedal for at least 10 seconds.
  12. Allow the vehicle to run at 30 mph (48 km/h) or more.
  13. Immediately after step (l), release the accelerator pedal for at least 10 seconds without depressing the brake pedal (to execute fuel-cut).
  14. Decelerate the vehicle until the vehicle speed drops to less than 6 mph (10 km/h).
  15. Repeat steps  k to  n at least twice in one driving cycle.

HINT:

The heated oxygen sensor (sensor 2) monitor operates when the following conditions are met: