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Operation Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus LS 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. INPUT SIGNAL CHECK (Using hand-held tester) 
    1. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
    2. Check the cruise control main switch using the DATA LIST function in the hand-held tester (ON-OFF, CANCEL, SET/COAST, RES/ACC, and MODE).
      Fig 1: Checking Cruise Control Main Switch
      G03513892Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSPECT MODE SWITCH 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

      HINT:

      Dynamic laser cruise system is in the default mode.

    2. After pushing the ON-OFF button on, push the cruise control main switch to MODE for at least 1 second without any other control. Make sure that only "NORM." and nothing else is indicated on the display.
      Fig 2: Inspecting Mode Switch
      G03513893Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: When performing other operations (setting) after pushing the ON-OFF button on, the system cancels the constant speed control mode and cannot return to the mode again.

      HINT:

      If the system cannot switch to the constant speed control mode, push the ON-OFF button off once, and perform the same procedures as shown above. If a malfunction is still detected in the system, start the engine again and perform the above procedure.

      Fig 3: Indicating NORM Reading Display
      G03513894Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSPECT STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSY 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    2. Push on the ON-OFF button of the cruise control main switch.
    3. Push on the distance control switch (DISP2) of the steering pad switch.
    4. Check that the indication of vehicle-to-vehicle distance, which is shown in the multi-information display on the combination meter, changes from "LONG", "MIDDLE" to "SHORT" in that order.
      Fig 4: Pushing Distance Control Switch (DISP2) Of Steering Pad Switch
      G03513895Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      The indication is immediately set to "LONG" each time the engine is started.