Every time the ignition switch is turned ON, the control unit performs an initial check on most of the wiring and components, records any detected system failures in the control unit memory, and performs a fail-safe control depending on the DTC. Also, if a failure occurs in the system, the warning light in the instrument panel cluster illuminates to notify the driver.
1. DTC reading
Current and past DTCs stored in the ECM can be observed on the scan tool.
DLC installation position

2. DTC type definition (Euro4)
There are 4 DTC types: Type A, B, C, and D. Among these DTCs, type A and B DTCs are related to emission whereas type C and D DTCs are related to items other than emission.
3. DTC type definition (Except Euro4)
There are 3 DTC types: Type A, B, and D. Among these DTCs, type A and B DTCs are related to emission whereas type D DTCs are related to items other than emission.
4. Action taken when DTC sets - Type A (Euro4)
- The ECM illuminates the malfunction indicator light (MIL) when the diagnostic runs and fails.
- The ECM records the operating conditions when the diagnostic runs and fails. The ECM stores this information in the Freeze Frame/Failure Records.
5. Action taken when DTC sets - Type A (Except Euro4)
- The ECM illuminates the check engine warning light when the diagnostic runs and fails.
6. Action taken when DTC sets - Type B (Euro4)
- The ECM illuminates the MIL after 2 consecutive driving cycles when the diagnostic runs and fails.
- The ECM records the operating conditions when the diagnostic runs and fails. The first time the diagnostic runs and fails, the ECM stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure in 2 consecutive driving cycles, the ECM records the operating conditions at the time of failure, stores this information in the Freeze Frame, and updates the Failure Records.
7. Action taken when DTC sets - Type B (Except Euro4)
- The ECM illuminates the check engine warning light after 2 consecutive driving cycles when the diagnostic runs and fails.
- The ECM records the operating conditions when the diagnostic runs and fails. The first time the diagnostic runs and fails, the ECM stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure in 2 consecutive driving cycles, the ECM records the operating conditions at the time of failure, stores this information in the Freeze Frame, and updates the Failure Records.
8. Condition for clearing the MIL/DTC - Type A or Type B (Euro4)
- The ECM turns OFF the MIL after 3 consecutive driving cycles when the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
- A current DTC is cleared when the diagnostic runs and passes.
- The DTC history is cleared after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles if no failures are reported.
- Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.
9. Condition for clearing the check engine warning light/DTC - Type A or Type B (Except Euro4)
- The ECM turns OFF the check engine warning light after 1 ignition cycle when the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
- A current DTC is cleared when the diagnostic runs and passes.
- A DTC history is cleared after 40 consecutive driving cycles if no failures are reported.
- Clear the check engine warning light and the DTC with a scan tool.
10. Action taken when DTC sets - Type C (Euro4)
- The ECM illuminates the service vehicle soon (SVS) indicator light when the diagnostic runs and fails.
- The ECM records the operating conditions when the diagnostic runs and fails. The ECM stores this information in the Failure Records.
11. Condition for clearing the SVS indicator light/DTC - Type C (Euro4)
- The ECM turns OFF the SVS indicator light after 1 driving cycle when the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
- A current DTC is cleared when the diagnostic runs and passes.
- The DTC history is cleared after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles if no failures are reported.
- Clear the SVS indicator light and the DTC with a scan tool.
12. Action taken when DTC sets - Type D (Euro4)
- The ECM does not illuminate the MIL or SVS indicator light.
- The ECM records the operating conditions when the diagnostic runs and fails. The ECM stores this information in the Failure Records.
13. Action taken when DTC sets - Type D (Except Euro4)
- The ECM does not illuminate the check engine warning light.
14. Condition for clearing the DTC - Type D
- A current DTC is cleared when the diagnostic runs and passes.
- The DTC history is cleared after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles if no failures are reported.
- Clear the DTC with a scan tool.