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QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
AGENERAL INFORMATIONGIGeneral Information
BENGINEEMEngine Mechanical
LUEngine Lubrication System
COEngine Cooling System
ECEngine Control System
FLFuel System
EXExhaust System
STRStarting System
ACCAccelerator Control System
CHYBRIDHBCHybrid Control System
HBBHybrid Battery System
HBRHybrid Brake System
DTRANSMISSION & DRIVE-
LINETMTransaxle & Transmission
DLNDriveline
FAXFront Axle
RAXRear Axle
ESUSPENSIONFSUFront Suspension
RSURear Suspension
SCSSuspension Control System
WTRoad Wheels & Tires
FBRAKESBRBrake System
PBParking Brake System
BRCBrake Control System
GSTEERINGSTSteering System
STCSteering Control System
HRESTRAINTSSBSeat Belt
SBCSeat Belt Control System
SRSRS Airbag
SRCSRS Airbag Control System
IVENTILATION, HEATER &
AIR CONDITIONERVTLVentilation System
HAHeater & Air Conditioning System
HACHeater & Air Conditioning Control System
JBODY INTERIORINTInterior
IPInstrument Panel
SESeat
ADPAutomatic Drive Postioner
APAdjustable Pedal
KBODY EXTERIOR,
DOORS, ROOF & VEHICLE
SECURITYDLKDoor & Lock
SECSecurity Control System
GWGlass & Window System
PWCPower Window Control System
RFRoof
EXTExterior
BRMBody Repair Manual
LDRIVER CONTROLSMIRMirrors
EXLExterior Lighting System
INLInterior Lighting System
WWWiper & Washer
DEFDefogger
HRNHorn
MELECTRICAL & POWER
CONTROLPWOPower Outlet
BCSBody Control System
LANLAN System
PCSPower Control System
CHGCharging System
PGPower Supply, Ground & Circuit Elements
NDRIVER INFORMATION &
MULTIMEDIAMWIMeter, Warning Lamp & Indicator
WCSWarning Chime System
SNSonar System
AVAudio, Visual & Navigation System
OCRUISE CONTROLCCSCruise Control System
PMAINTENANCEMAMaintenance
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Brake SpecificationsINFOID:0000000006237755
Unit: mm (in)
Brake PedalINFOID:0000000006237756
Unit: mm (in)
CAUTION:
When equipped with adjustable pedal, the pedal must be in the forward most position (closest to the floor) for pedal height
adjustment. Front brake Brake model AD41VA
Rotor outer diameter × thickness 350 x 30 (13.78 x 1.181)
Pad Length × width × thickness 151.6 x 56.5 x 12.0 (5.97 x 2.22 x 0.476)
Cylinder bore diameter 50.8 (2.00)
Rear brake Brake model AD14VE Rotor outer diameter × thickness 320 x 14 (12.60 x 0.551)
Pad Length × width × thickness 83.0 x 33.0 x 12.0 (3.268 x 1.299 x 0.472)
Cylinder bore diameter 48 (1.89)
Control valve Valve model Electric brake force distribution
Brake booster Booster model C215T
Diaphragm diameter 215 (8.46)
Pedal free height (H) with pedal in forward most position 182.3 - 192.3 (7.18 - 7.57)
Pedal travel (T) 153.3 (6.04)
Stop lamp switch and ASCD cancel switch threaded end to brake pedal bracket gap 0.74 - 1.96 (0.029 - 0.077)
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Front Disc Brake
INFOID:0000000006237753
Unit: mm (in)
Rear Disc BrakeINFOID:0000000006237754
Unit: mm (in)
Fluids and LubricantsINFOID:0000000006237752
Brake model AD41VA
Brake pad Standard thickness (new) 12.0 (0.476)
Repair limit thickness 1.0 (0.039)
Disc rotor Standard thickness (new) 30 (1.181)
Repair limit thickness 28 (1.102)
Maximum uneven wear (measured at 8 positions) 0.015 (0.0006)
Runout limit (with it attached to the vehicle) 0.03 (0.001)
Brake model
AD14VE
Brake pad Standard thickness (new) 12.0 (0.472)
Repair limit thickness 1.0 (0.039)
Disc rotor Standard thickness (new) 14.0 (0.551)
Repair limit thickness 12.5 (0.492)
Maximum uneven wear (measured at 8 positions) 0.015 (0.0006)
Runout limit (with it attached to the vehicle) 0.05 (0.002)
Description
Capacity (Approximate)
Metric US measure Imp measure
Fuel 105.8 28 gal 23 1/4 gal
Engine oil
Drain and refill With oil filter change
6.5 6 7/8 qt 5 3/4 qt
Without oil filter change 6.2 6 1/2 qt 5 1/2 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 7.6 8 qt 6 3/4 qt
Cooling system With reservoir
at MAX level
14.4
15 1/4 qt 12 5/8 qt
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) 10.6 11 1/4 qt 9 3/8 qt
Rear final drive oil 1.75 3 3/4 pt 3 1/8 pt
Transfer fluid 3.0 3 1/8 qt 2 5/8 qt
Front final drive oil 1.6 3 3/8 pt 2 7/8 pt
Power steering fluid (PSF) 1.0 1 1/8 qt 7/8 qt
Brake fluid — — —
Brake grease — — —
Multi-purpose grease — — —
Windshield washer fluid 4.9 5 1/8 qt 4 3/8 qt
Air conditioning system refrigerant 1.08 ± 0.05 kg 2.38 ± 0.11 lb 2.38 ± 0.11 lb
Air conditioning system oil 290 m9.8 fl oz 10.2 fl oz
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ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001534441
Adjustable Accelerator Pedal
CAUTION:
• Do not disassemble the accelerator pedal adjusting mechanism.
• Before removal and installation the accelerator and brake pedals must be in the frontmost position.
This is to align the base position of the accelerator and brake pedals.
• Do not disassemble the accelerator pedal assembly.
• Do not remove the accelerator pedal position sensor from the accelerator pedal bracket.
• Avoid damage from dropping the accel erator pedal assembly during handling.
• Keep the accelerator pedal assembly away from water.
REMOVAL
1. Move the accelerator and brake pedals to the frontmost position.
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative battery terminal.
3. Disconnect the adjustable brake pedal cable from the adjustable brake pedal. • Unlock, then pull the adjustable brake pedal cable to disconnect it from the adjustable brake pedal.
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1. Adjustable accelerator pedal assem-
bly 2. A/T control cable mounting bracket (part
of the accelerator pedal assembly) 3. Adjustable pedal electric motor (part
of the accelerator pedal assembly)
4. Adjustable brake pedal cable (part of the accelerator pedal assembly)
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OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the audio system off.
3. While pressing the “SETTING” button, turn the volume control dial counterclockwise 30 clicks or more.
CONFIRMATION/
ADJUSTMENT Display diagnosis
Color spectrum bar Color tone of the screen can be checked by the display of a color bar.
Gradation bar Shading of the screen can be checked by the display of a gray scale.
Touch panel
• Touch panel calibration
• Touch panel response check
Vehicle signals The following vehicle signals are analyzed: Vehicle speed signal, park-
ing brake signal, light signal, ignition switch signal, and reverse signal.
Speaker test Connection can be checked by sending a test tone to each speaker.
Navigation Steering angle ad-
justment
Confirm/adjust the steering angle when there is a difference between
the displayed vehicle mark turning angle and actual.
Speed calibration Confirm/adjust the speed calibration when there is a difference between
the displayed vehicle mark location and actual.
XM SAT subscrip-
tion status Check the subscription status of the XM NAV Traffic subsription.
Error history Diagnosis results previously stored in the memory are displayed in this
mode.
Synchronize FES clock Turns FES (Familly Entertainment System) clock synchronization func-
tion ON/OFF.
Vehicle CAN diagnosis The transmitting/receiving of CAN communication can be monitored.
AV COMM diagnosis The transmitting/receiving of AV communication can be monitored.
Handsfree phone Handsfree volume
adjustment
Adjust handsfree volume (low, medium, high).
Voice microphone
test Test microphone operation.
Delete handsfree
memory Erase handsfree system memory.
Bluetooth Confirm/Change
passkey
Confirm and change the Bluetooth passkey
Confirm/Change
device name Confirm and change a device name stored in Bluetooth.
SAT Change channel
Any necessary channels required to recieve traffic information from the
satellite radio system can be set.
Change applica-
tion ID Any application ID’s required to recieve traffic information from the sat-
ellite radio system can be set.
Diag Not used.
Delete unit connection log Erase the error history and connection history of the unit.
Initialize settings All audio settings are reset to default levels.
Mode
Description
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Speaker Test
Select “Speaker Test” to display the speaker diagnosis screen. Press
“Start” to generate a test tone in speakers. Touch “End” to stop the
test tones.
Navigation
STEERING ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
The steering angle output value detected with the gyroscope is
adjusted.
SPEED CALIBRATION
During normal driving, distance error caused by tire wear and tire
pressure change is automatically adjusted for by the automatic dis-
tance correction function. This function, on the other hand, is for
immediate adjustment, in cases such as driving with tire chain fitted
on tires.
Diagnosis itemDis-
play Vehicle status
Remarks
Vehicle speed ON Vehicle speed > 0 km/h
Changes in indication may be delayed by approxi-
mately 1.5 seconds. This is normal.
OFF Vehicle speed = 0 km/h
− Ignition switch in ACC position
Parking brake ON Parking brake is applied.
OFF Parking brake is released.
Lights ON Light switch ON
Block the light beam from the auto light optical sensor.
OFF Light switch OFF
Ignition ON Ignition switch ON
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OFF Ignition switch in ACC position
Reverse ON Selector lever in R position
Changes in indication may be delayed by approxi-
mately 1.5 seconds. This is normal.
OFF Selector lever in any position other
than R
− Ignition switch in ACC position
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DATA MONITOR
Display Item List
A/C AND AV SWITCH ASSEMBLY
A/C AND AV SWITCH ASSEMBLY : Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000001696040
A/C and AV switch assembly self-diagnosis function
Description
The ON/OFF operation (continuity) of each switch in the A/C and AV switch assembly can be checked.
Self-diagnosis mode
• Press the “BACK” button and the “UP” button within 10 seconds
after turning the ignition switch from OFF to ACC and hold them for
3 seconds or more. When the self-diagnosis mode starts, a beep
will sound and all LED indicators of the switch will illuminate.
• The continuity of each switch and control dial of the A/C and AV
switch assembly can be checked. If the switch is operating nor-
mally, the system will beep and the LED’s will illuminate when each
switch is operated.
Finishing self-diagnosis mode
Self-diagnosis mode is canceled when the ignition switch is turned OFF.
• AV COMM CIRCUIT [U1300]
• REAR CAMERA LAN CONN [U1252] • A malfunction is detected in camera con-
trol unit power supply and ground circuits
• Malfunction is detected on AV communi- cation signal between Camera control
unit and AV control unit Camera control unit power supply and
ground circuits. Refer to
AV- 6 7 , "REAR
VIEW CAMERA CONTROL UNIT : Diagno-
sis Procedure".
• AV COMM CIRCUIT [U1300]
• CAMERA CONT. CONN [U1250]
• REAR CAMERA LAN CONN [U1252] • Malfunction is detected on AV communi-
cation circuit between camera control
unit and AV control unit
• Malfunction is detected on AV communi-
cation signal between camera control
unit and AV control unit AV communication circuit between camera
control unit and AV control unit. Refer to
AV-
105, "Reference Value".
Error item
DescriptionPossible malfunction factor/Action to take
Display item [unit]ALL
SIGNALS SELECTION
FROM MENU Description
VHCL SPD SIG [ON/OFF] X XDisplays “ON” when vehicle speed > 0 km/h. Displays “OFF” when ve-
hicle speed = 0 km/h.
PKB SIG [ON/OFF] XX Displays [ON/OFF] condition of parking brake switch.
ILLUM SIG [ON/OFF] XX Displays [ON/OFF] condition of lighting switch.
IGN SIG [ON/OFF] XX Displays [ON/OFF] condition of ignition switch.
REV SIG [ON/OFF] XX Displays [ON/OFF] condition of back-up lamp switch.
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U1200 AV CONTROL UNIT
U1200 AV CONTROL UNIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000001696047
Replace the AV control unit if this DTC is displayed. Refer to
AV-164, "Removal and Installation".
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000001696048
Part name Description
AV CONTROL UNIT • It is the master unit of the MULTI AV system and it is connected to each control
unit by means of communication. It operates each system according to com-
munication signals from the AV control unit.
• AV control unit includes audio function and vehicle information function.
• It is connected to ECM and combination meter via CAN communication to ob- tain necessary information for the vehicle information function.
• It inputs the automatic brightness ON/OFF signals that are required for the dis- play dimming control.
• It inputs the signals for driving status recognition (vehicle speed, reverse and parking brake).
DTC Display contents of CONSULT-III DTC Detection Condit ion Action to take
U1200 Control Unit
FLASH- ROM
[U1200] An internal malfunction is detected in AV control unit
(FLASH-ROM). Replace AV control unit. Re-
fer to
AV- 1 6 4 , "
Removal and
Installation".
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