Ethanol Mixture Ratio Adaptation (Flexible Fuel Vehicle)

INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT


Ethanol Mixture Ratio Adaptation (Flexible Fuel Vehicle)


DESCRIPTION
Ethanol mixture ratio adaptation is an operation to change the ethanol mixture ratio presumed by ECM. It must be performed when engine does not start after replacing ECM. It is not necessary to be performed when engine can start.

OPERATION PROCEDURE

With CONSULT-III
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Select "ETHANOL M/R ADJ" in "WORK SUPPORT" mode with CONSULT-III, then touch "START".
3. Select "E35" and then touch "UPDATE".
4. Crank engine and make sure that engine starts.
If NG, go to next step.
5. Select "E70" and then touch "UPDATE".
6. Crank engine and make sure that engine starts.

Without CONSULT-III
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
3. Repeat the following procedure quickly for 50 times.
a. Turn ignition switch to START position and immediately return to ON position.
4. Wait 7 seconds, fully depress the accelerator pedal and keep it for approx. 20 seconds until the MIL stops blinking and turned ON.
5. Fully release the accelerator pedal.
6. Crank engine and make sure that engine starts.