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Manuals through 2025 now available!

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Precaution

PRECAUTION

1. PRECAUTION

NOTE:
- Perform the RESET MEMORY (AT initialization) when replacing the automatic transmission assembly, engine assembly or ECM.
- Perform the REGISTRATION (VIN registration) when replacing the ECM.
- Re-set the function of the ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) temperature warning lamp, if the ECM has been replaced or RESET MEMORY (AT initialization) has been performed.

HINT: RESET MEMORY cannot be completed by only disconnecting the negative cable from the battery.

2. CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
a. Connect the battery negative terminal to the cable and run the engine at no less than 2,000 rpm for 1 minute.

NOTE: If the engine exceeds 2,000 rpm, the clutch is automatically disengaged by the compressor protection control system.