Procedure Not Using M-MDS

CAUTION:

Perform Steps 4 and 5 within 30 s.

Empty the vehicle except for the spare tire, jack and vehicle tools.
Adjust the tire pressure to the specification. (See WHEEL AND TIRE SPECIFICATION .)
Move the vehicle to level ground.
Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
NOTE:
- The AFS OFF indicator light continues flashing during the first initialization, however, continue the work because it does not indicate an improper procedure.
Fig 1: Identifying AFS OFF Indicator Light
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Using a jumper wire, connect DLC-2 terminals B and J (ground) three times at 0.5-1.5 s intervals as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
- If the terminals are mistakenly connected, vehicle damage or fire could occur. When connecting with the jumper wire, thoroughly verify what terminals are being connected to prevent a miss-connection.
Fig 2: Identifying AFS OFF Connector Terminal
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Verify the AFS OFF indicator light.
- The initialization is completed if the AFS OFF indicator light flashes three times every 0.25 s and turns off. Go to the next step.
- If the AFS OFF indicator light continues flashing, the procedure may be performed incorrectly. Repeat the procedure from Step 4.
- If the AFS OFF indicator light turns on, the headlight auto leveling system may have a malfunction. Perform the DTC inspection. (See DTC INSPECTION [ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS)] .)
  - Repair or replace the malfunctioning location, then repeat the procedure from Step 4.
Adjust the headlight aiming. (See HEADLIGHT AIMING .)

Fig 3: AFS OFF Indicator Light Timing Mode Pattern
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