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Manuals through 2025 now available!

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Fail-Safe System Check

1. Turn ignition switch to ON position.




2. Turn ASCD main switch to ON and check if the "set indicator" blinks.
If the indicator lamp blinks, check the following.
- ASCD steering switch. Refer to "ASCD STEERING SWITCH CHECK".




3. Drive the vehicle at more than 40 km/h (25 MPH) and push SET/ COAST switch.
If the indicator lamp blinks, check the following.
- Vehicle speed sensor. Refer to "VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR CHECK".
- ASCD pump circuit. Refer to "ASCD PUMP CIRCUIT CHECK".
- If vehicle speed sensor and ASCD pump circuit are OK, replace ASCD control unit.




4. Depress brake pedal slowly (brake pedal should be depressed more than 5 seconds).
If the indicator lamp blinks, check the following.
- ASCD brake/stop lamp switch. Refer to "ASCD BRAKE/STOP LAMP SWITCH CHECK".

5. END. (System is OK.)