Driving Patterns 1, 2, 3 & 4

Driving Pattern

Driving Pattern:

- The time required for each diagnosis varies with road surface conditions, weather, altitude, individual driving habits, etc.
Zone A refers to the range where the time, required for the diagnosis under normal conditions*, is the shortest.
Zone B refers to the range where the diagnosis can still be performed if the diagnosis is not completed within zone A.

*: Normal conditions refer to the following:
- Sea level
- Flat road
- Ambient air temperature: 20 - 30 °C (68 - 86 °F)
- Diagnosis is performed as quickly as possible under normal conditions.
Under different conditions [For example: ambient air temperature other than 20 - 30 °C (68 - 86 °F)], diagnosis may also be performed.

Pattern 1:
- The engine is started at the engine coolant temperature of -10 to 35 °C (14 to 95 °F) (where the voltage between the ECM terminal 73 and ground is 3.0 - 4.3 V).
- The engine must be operated at idle speed until the engine coolant temperature is greater than 70 °C (158 °F) (where the voltage between the ECM terminal 73 and ground is lower than 1.4 V).
- The engine is started at the fuel tank temperature of warmer than 0 °C (32 °F) (where the voltage between the ECM terminal 107 and ground is less than 4.1 V).

Pattern 2:
- When steady-state driving is performed again even after it is interrupted, each diagnosis can be conducted. In this case, the time required for diagnosis may be extended.

Pattern 3:
- The driving pattern outlined in *2 must be repeated at least 3 times.

Pattern 4:
- Tests are performed after the engine has been operated for at least 17 minutes.
- The accelerator pedal must be held very steady during steady-state driving.
- If the accelerator pedal is moved, the test must be conducted all over again.
*1: Depress the accelerator pedal until vehicle speed is 90 km/h (56 MPH), then release the accelerator pedal and keep it released for more than 10 seconds. Depress the accelerator pedal until vehicle speed is 90 km/h (56 MPH) again.
*2: Operate the vehicle in the following driving pattern.




1. Decelerate vehicle to 0 km/h (0 MPH) and let engine idle.
2. Repeat driving pattern shown at right at least 10 times.
- During acceleration, hold the accelerator pedal as steady as possible.

*3: Checking the vehicle speed with GST is advised.

Suggested Transmission Gear Position
Set the selector lever in the D position.