Steering Lock System

STEERING COLUMN: ELECTRIC STEERING LOCK: INITIALIZATION

INITIALIZATION
HINT: In vehicles equipped with the smart access system with push-button start function, the starting function may not operate after recharging or while jump-starting a discharged battery. This condition is most common if the battery voltage drops below 9 V. The following procedure has been developed to address this condition.





1. INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE
(a) Confirm that the short pin is installed.
HINT: If the short pin fuse is not installed, install it at this time.

(b) Move the shift lever to the P position.
(c) Turn the engine switch off.
(d) Open the driver's door.
HINT: Opening the driver's door will start an initialization process between the steering lock ECU and the engine room J/B.

(e) Depress the brake pedal.
(f) Press the "START STOP" switch.