DESCRIPTION
The Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL) function automatically adjusts the audio system volume level in order to compensate for increased vehicle noise (vehicle noise tends to increase as vehicle speed increases). The ASL adjusts the volume level based upon vehicle speed signals that it receives from the combination meter assembly.
The radio and display receiver assembly recognizes that the vehicle is being to driven and makes it impossible to connect or register a "Bluetooth" device while driving.
HINT:
WIRING DIAGRAM
PROCEDURE
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CHECK VEHICLE SIGNAL (OPERATION CHECK) |
(a) Enter the "Vehicle Signal Check Mode" screen. Refer to Check Vehicle
Signal Check Mode in Operation Check (See page
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(b) While driving the vehicle, compare the "SPEED" indicator to the reading on the speedometer. Check if these readings are almost equal.
HINT:
The combination meter assembly receives the vehicle speed signal from the skid control ECU via CAN communication. Therefore, perform the following inspection referring to values on the Data List of the skid control ECU because it is the source of the vehicle speed signal.
OK:
Vehicle speed displayed on the "Vehicle Signal Check Mode" screen is almost the same as the actual vehicle speed measured using the Techstream.
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PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE |
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INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (OUTPUT WAVEFORM) |
(a) Check the output waveform. (1) Remove the combination meter assembly with the connector still connected. (2) Connect an oscilloscope to terminal C9-40 (+S) and body ground. (3) Turn the ignition switch to ON. (4) Turn a wheel slowly. (5) Check the signal waveform according to the condition(s) in the table below.
OK: The waveform is similar to that shown in the illustration. HINT: When the system is functioning normally, one wheel revolution generates 4 pulses. As the vehicle speed increases, the width indicated by (A) in the illustration narrows. Text in Illustration
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GO TO METER / GAUGE SYSTEM |
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3. |
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (RADIO AND DISPLAY RECEIVER ASSEMBLY - COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY) |
(a) Disconnect the R31 radio and display receiver assembly connector.
(b) Disconnect the C9 combination meter assembly connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
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R31-17 (SPD) - C9-40 (+S) |
Always |
Below 1 Ω |
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REPLACE RADIO AND DISPLAY RECEIVER ASSEMBLY |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
Check Bus 3 Line for Short to GND
DESCRIPTION
There may be a short circuit between one of the CAN bus lines and GND when there
is no resistance between terminal 6 (CA3H) of the central gateway ECU (network gateway
ECU) and terminal 4 (CG) of the DLC3, or terminal 21 (CA3L) of the central gateway
ECU (network gateway ECU) and ...
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the vehicle
in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevailing weather
conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
● Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.
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Front Evaporator Temperature Sensor
Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT COOLER THERMISTOR SENSOR
(a) Check the resistance.
(1) Measure the resistance and check the results in accordance with the
values in the table below.
Standard:
Tester Connection
Condition
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