Computers and Control Systems: Service Precautions
1NZ-FXE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: SFI SYSTEM: PRECAUTION
PRECAUTION
1. PRECAUTIONS FOR HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT INSPECTION AND SERVICE
(a) Technicians to be engaged in inspection and service on high-voltage components and systems should receive special training.
(b) All the high-voltage wire harness connectors are colored orange: the HV battery and other high-voltage components are identified by the "High Voltage" caution labels.
Do not touch these connectors and components before removing the service plug. Remove the service plug prior to touching these connectors and components.
(c) Before inspecting or servicing the high-voltage components/systems, be sure to take safe precautions such as wearing insulated gloves and removing the service plug to prevent electric shock or electrocution. Store the removed service plug in your pocket to prevent other technicians from reinstalling it while you are servicing high-voltage components/systems.
(d) After removing the service plug, wait at least for 5 minutes before touching any of the high-voltage connectors and terminals.
HINT: At least 5 minutes are required to discharge electricity from the high-voltage condenser inside the inverter.
(e) Before wearing insulated gloves, make sure that they are not rupture, torn or damaged in any other way. Do not wear wet insulated gloves.
(f) When servicing, be careful not to drop metallic materials like a mechanical pencil or tools, etc. A short circuit may result.
(g) Wear the insulated gloves before touching a bare high-voltage terminal. Verify that electricity has discharged from the terminal (approximately 0 V) using an electrical tester.
(h) After disconnecting or exposing a high-voltage connector or terminal, insulate it immediately using insulation tape.
(i) The screw of a high-voltage terminal should be tightened firmly to the specified torque. Either insufficient or excessive tightening torque can cause HV system failure.
(j) Call other technicians' attention to prevent accidents during working on the high-voltage components/systems by posting a sign to notify them Service Precautions.
(k) Prior to reinstalling the service plug, again, verify whether or not any parts or tools have been left behind, and check if high-voltage terminal screws have been securely tightened as well as the connectors have been properly reconnected.
2. PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED WHEN INSPECTING OR SERVICING ENGINE COMPARTMENT
The PRIUS automatically turns the engine ON and OFF when the power switch is ON (READY light on the instrument panel is being illuminated). Turn the HV main system OFF before servicing inside the engine compartment.
3. INSPECTION MODE
HINT: When the A/C compressor operation is not required, the engine is warmed up, and the battery is charged properly, the PRIUS automatically stops the engine while the vehicle is at rest. In the case of a continuous engine operation is needed for performing engine maintenance, activate inspection mode. Inspection mode enables the engine to run continuously.
Activating inspection mode (not using Techstream)
Perform the following steps from (1) through (4) in 60 seconds.
(1) Turn the power switch ON (IG).
(2) Fully depress the accelerator pedal twice with the transmission in the P position.
(3) Fully depress the accelerator pedal twice with the transmission in the N position.
(4) Fully depress the accelerator pedal twice with the transmission in the P position.
(5) Check that the HV system warning light flashes on the multi-information display.
(6) Start the engine by pushing the power switch, depressing the brake pedal.
Activate inspection mode (Using Techstream)
(1) Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
(2) Turn the power switch ON (IG).
(3) Turn Techstream ON.
(4) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Active Test / Inspection Mode.
(5) Check that the HV system warning light flashes on the multi-information display and the master warning light is illuminated in the combination meter.
(6) Start the engine by pushing the power switch, depressing the brake pedal.
Deactivate inspection mode
(1) Turn the power switch OFF. The HV main system turns off simultaneously.
NOTICE:
- The idling speed in inspection mode is approximately 1,000 rpm. The engine speed increases to 1,500 rpm if the accelerator pedal is depressed by less than 60%. If the accelerator pedal is depressed by more than 60%, the engine speed increases to 2,500 rpm.
- If a DTC is set during inspection mode, the master warning light and the error warming light illuminate on the multi-information display.
- When the master warning light illuminates during inspection mode, deactivate inspection mode, and check for DTCs.
- Driving the vehicle without deactivating inspection mode may damage the transaxle.
4. FOR USING OBD II SCAN TOOL OR TECHSTREAM
CAUTION: Observe the following items for safety reasons:
- Read its instruction manuals before using the scan tool or the tester.
- Prevent the tester cable from being caught on the pedals, shift lever and steering wheel when driving with the tester connected to the vehicle.
- When driving the vehicle for testing purposes using the scan tool or the tester, two persons are required. One is for driving the vehicle, and the other operates the tester.
5. INITIALIZATION
NOTE: When disconnecting the negative (-) battery cable, initialize the following system after the terminal is reconnected.
6. NOTICES FOR HYBRID SYSTEM ACTIVATION
- When the warning light is illuminated or the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, pressing the switch may not start the system on the first try. If so, press the power switch again.
- With the power switch's power mode changed to ON (IG), disconnect the battery. If the key is not in the key slot during connection, DTC B2779 may be output.