COMPONENTS
Fail-safe chart
1. FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION
When communication fails in any of the main wires
(communication lines) due to a short circuit or other
causes, the fail-safe function, which is specified for
each system, operates to prevent the system from
malfunctioning.
The table below shows the effects on eac ...
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs
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 contr ...
Differential system
PRECAUTION
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the negative (-) battery terminal,
initialize the following systems after the terminal is
reconnected.
1. Before disassembly, clean the outside of the rear
differential assembly and remove any sand or mud to
prevent it from entering the inside of the as ...