Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission control system.
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere in the emission control system. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test and may need to be repaired. Contact your Toyota dealer to service the vehicle.
Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test in the following situations:
Also, depending on your driving habits, the readiness codes may not be completely set.
When the malfunction indicator lamp still remains on after several driving trips
The error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless the vehicle is driven 40 or more times
If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test
Contact your Toyota dealer to prepare the vehicle for re-testing.
On-vehicle inspection
1. INSPECT COOLING FAN SYSTEM
(a) Put the vehicle in the following conditions
(1) The engine switch is off.
(2) The coolant temperature is less than 95°C
(203°F).
(3) The battery voltage is between 9 and 14 V.
(4) The A/C switch is OFF.
(b) Clamp the 400 A probe of an ammeter over the ...
Canceling the power back door system (vehicles with power
back door)
Turn the main switch off to disable
the power back door system.
Off
On*
*: The orange line at the top of the
switch indicates that the power
back door system is on.
Luggage compartment light
The luggage compartment light turns on
when the back door is opened with the
luggage ...
Removal
1. Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
2. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER
(A) insert the key into the ignition key cylinder and
release the steering lock.
(B) turn the steering wheel clockwise to gain access to
the screw and remove the screw.
(c) Turn the steering whe ...