1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY

(a) Stop the vehicle and face the tires straight ahead.
(b) Rock the steering wheel gently up and down with your hand, check the steering wheel freeplay.
Maximum freeplay: 30 mm (1.18 in.)
Problem Symptoms Table
RepairRemoval
HINT:
Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing.
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait for 90 seconds ...
Automatic Light Control Sensor Circuit
DESCRIPTION
The Multiplex network body ECU receives the signal from the automatic light
control sensor.
HINT:
DTC code is output when malfunction of automatic light control sensor or open or
short of automatic light
control sensor circuit occurs.
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
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Heated steering
wheel/seat heaters
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the
steering wheel and seats, respectively.
WARNING
Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the
following categories
comes in contact with the steering wheel and seats when the heater
is on:
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