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On-Vehicle Inspection [12/2019 - 11/2023]: Procedure

  1. INSPECT DRIVER SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT 

    HINT: 

    The seat belt warning light on the combination meter assembly is used for both the driver seat and front passenger seat.

    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    2. When the driver seat belt is not fastened, check that the seat belt warning light on the combination meter assembly blinks for 6 seconds.

      Check that the seat belt warning light on the combination meter assembly changes from blinking to illuminated.

    3. Lift the vehicle using a swing arm type lift.

      Refer to VEHICLE LIFT AND SUPPORT LOCATIONS [12/2019 - ]

    4. Turn the ignition switch to ON (READY).*
      1. *: for HV Model
    5. Start the engine.*
      1. *: for Gasoline Model
    6. Check the state of the seat belt warning light on the combination meter assembly under the following conditions:
      1. Step 1:

        When the driver seat belt is not fastened, the shift lever is in any position other than P and the parking brake is released, check that the seat belt warning light on the combination meter assembly blinks.

      2. Step 2:

        When the driver seat belt is not fastened and the vehicle is driven at approximately 20 km/h (12 mph) or more, check that the seat belt warning light on the combination meter assembly blinks.

        After 2 minutes, check that the seat belt warning light on the combination meter assembly changes from blinking to illuminated.

      3. Step 3:

        Starting from step 1 with the seat belt warning light on the combination meter assembly blinking, when the shift lever is moved to P, check that the seat belt warning light on the combination meter assembly changes from blinking to illuminated.

      4. Step 4:

        Starting from step 1 with the seat belt warning light on the combination meter assembly blinking, when the parking brake is applied, check that the seat belt warning light on the combination meter assembly changes from blinking to illuminated.

      5. Step 5:

        Starting from step 1 with the seat belt warning light on the combination meter assembly blinking, when the driver seat belt is fastened, check that the seat belt warning light on the combination meter assembly turns off.

  2. INSPECT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT 

    HINT: 

    The seat belt warning light on the combination meter assembly is used for both the driver seat and front passenger seat.

    1. Place a weight of 20 kg (44.0 lb) on the front passenger seat.
      NOTE:

      Place the weight on the seat cushion and allow it to come into contact with the seatback.

    2. Fasten the driver seat belt.
    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    4. When the front passenger seat belt is not fastened with the front passenger seat occupied, check that the seat belt warning light on the combination meter assembly blinks for 6 seconds.

      Check that the seat belt warning light on the combination meter assembly changes from blinking to illuminated.

    5. Lift the vehicle using a swing arm type lift.

      Refer to VEHICLE LIFT AND SUPPORT LOCATIONS [12/2019 - ]

    6. Turn the ignition switch to ON (READY).*
      1. *: for HV Model
    7. Start the engine.*
      1. *: for Gasoline Model
    8. Check the state of the seat belt warning light on the combination meter assembly under the following conditions:
      1. Step 1:

        When the front passenger seat belt is not fastened, the shift lever is in any position other than P and the parking brake is released, check that the seat belt warning light on the combination meter assembly blinks.

      2. Step 2:

        When the front passenger seat belt is not fastened and the vehicle is driven at approximately 20 km/h (12 mph) or more, check that the seat belt warning light on the combination meter assembly blinks.

        After 2 minutes, check that the seat belt warning light on the combination meter assembly changes from blinking to illuminated.

      3. Step 3:

        Starting from step 1 with the seat belt warning light on the combination meter assembly blinking, when the shift lever is moved to P, check that the seat belt warning light on the combination meter assembly changes from blinking to illuminated.

      4. Step 4:

        Starting from step 1 with the seat belt warning light on the combination meter assembly blinking, when the parking brake is applied, check that the seat belt warning light on the combination meter assembly changes from blinking to illuminated.

      5. Step 5:

        Starting from step 1 with the seat belt warning light on the combination meter assembly blinking, with the front passenger seat belt not fastened and the weight on the front passenger seat, check that the seat belt warning light on the combination meter assembly turns off when the weight is removed from the front passenger seat.

      6. Step 6:

        Starting from step 1 with the seat belt warning light on the combination meter assembly blinking, when the front passenger seat belt is fastened, check that the seat belt warning light on the combination meter assembly turns off.

  3. INSPECT DRIVER SEAT BELT STATUS DISPLAY 
    1. Check the state of the driver seat belt status display on the combination meter assembly under the following conditions:
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      *A for 60/40 Split Seat Type (Rear No. 1 Seat)
      *1 Seat Belt Status Display (Combination Meter Assembly)
      *a Driver Seat
      *b Front Passenger Seat
      *c Rear No. 1 LH Seat
      *d Rear No. 1 Center Seat
      *e Rear No. 1 RH Seat
      *f Rear No. 2 LH Seat
      *g Rear No. 2 Center Seat
      *h Rear No. 2 RH Seat
      1. When the driver seat belt is not fastened, turn the ignition switch to ON, check that the driver seat belt status display on the combination meter assembly is displayed.
      2. With the driver seat belt status display on the combination meter assembly displayed, when the driver seat belt is fastened, check that the driver seat belt status display on the combination meter assembly turns off.
  4. INSPECT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT STATUS DISPLAY 
    1. Place a weight of 20 kg (44.0 lb) on the front passenger seat.
      NOTE:

      Place the weight on the seat cushion and allow it to come into contact with the seatback.

    2. Check the state of the front passenger seat belt status display on the combination meter assembly under the following conditions:
      1. Step 1:

        When the front passenger seat belt is not fastened, turn the ignition switch to ON, check that the front passenger seat belt status display on the combination meter assembly is displayed.

      2. Step 2:

        With the front passenger seat belt status display on the combination meter assembly displayed, when the front passenger seat belt not fastened and the weight on the front passenger seat, check that the front passenger seat belt status display on the combination meter assembly turns off when the weight is removed from the front passenger seat.

      3. Step 3:

        Starting from step 1 with the front passenger seat belt status display on the combination meter assembly displayed, when the front passenger seat belt is fastened, check that the front passenger seat belt status display on the combination meter assembly turns off.

  5. INSPECT REAR SEAT BELT STATUS DISPLAY 
    1. Check the state of the rear seat belt status display on the combination meter assembly under the following conditions:
      1. Step 1:

        When the rear seat belt is not fastened, turn the ignition switch to ON, check that the rear seat belt status display on the combination meter assembly is displayed.

      2. Step 2:

        With the rear seat belt status display on the combination meter assembly displayed, when the rear seat belt is not fastened, after 66 seconds, check that the rear seat belt status display on the combination meter assembly turns off.

      3. Step 3:

        With the rear seat belt status display on the combination meter assembly displayed, when the rear seat belt is fastened, check that the rear seat belt status display on the combination meter assembly turns off.

  6. INSPECT SEAT BELT WARNING BUZZER 

    HINT: 

    The seat belt warning buzzer can be customized. Make sure that this function is ON.

    Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [12/2019 - ] 

    1. for Front Seat Belt Warning Buzzer:
      1. Place a weight of 20 kg (44.0 lb) on the front passenger seat.
        NOTE:

        Place the weight on the seat cushion and allow it to come into contact with the seatback.

      2. After turning the ignition switch to ON, wait for approximately 1.8 seconds with the driver seat belt not fastened check that the seat belt warning buzzer in the combination meter assembly sounds at an interval of 1.2 seconds for 6 seconds.
      3. Lift the vehicle using a swing arm type lift.

        Refer to VEHICLE LIFT AND SUPPORT LOCATIONS [12/2019 - ]

      4. Turn the ignition switch to ON (READY).*
        1. *: for HV Model
      5. Start the engine.*
        1. *: for Gasoline Model
      6. When the driver or front passenger seat belt is not fastened and the vehicle is driven at approximately 20 km/h (12 mph) or more, check that the seat belt warning buzzer in the combination meter assembly sounds once.
      7. When 24 seconds have passed after the buzzer sounded, check that the seat belt warning buzzer in the combination meter assembly sounds at an interval of 1.2 seconds for 6 seconds.
      8. After the seat belt warning buzzer has been sounding for 6 seconds at an interval of 1.2 seconds, check that the seat belt warning buzzer in the combination meter assembly sounds at an interval of 0.4 seconds for 90 seconds.
      9. Check that the seat belt warning buzzer in the combination meter assembly stops 96 seconds after it started sounding at an interval of 1.2 seconds.
      10. After the seat belt warning buzzer in the combination meter assembly stops and the vehicle is driven at 20 km/h (12 mph) or more with the driver or front passenger seat belt fastened, when the driver or front passenger seat belt is unfastened, check that the buzzer sounds once again and then sounds according to the appropriate pattern.
      11. After the seat belt warning buzzer in the combination meter assembly stops sounding, move the shift lever to R, and then move it to D. Drive the vehicle at 20 km/h (12 mph) or more with the driver or front passenger seat belt not fastened, and check that the buzzer sounds once again and then sounds according to the appropriate pattern.
    2. for Rear Seat Belt Warning Buzzer:
      1. Lift the vehicle using a swing arm type lift.

        Refer to VEHICLE LIFT AND SUPPORT LOCATIONS [12/2019 - ]

      2. Fasten the driver seat belt.
      3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (READY).*
        1. *: for HV Model
      4. Start the engine.*
        1. *: for Gasoline Model
      5. Fasten and unfasten a rear seat belt then drive the vehicle at approximately 20 km/h (12 mph) or more and check that the seat belt warning buzzer in the combination meter assembly sounds once.
      6. When 24 seconds have passed after the buzzer sounded, check that the seat belt warning buzzer in the combination meter assembly sounds at an interval of 1.2 seconds for 6 seconds.
      7. After the seat belt warning buzzer has been sounding for 6 seconds at an interval of 1.2 seconds, check that the seat belt warning buzzer in the combination meter assembly sounds at an interval of 0.4 seconds for 30 seconds.
      8. Check that the seat belt warning buzzer in the combination meter assembly stops 36 seconds after it started sounding at an interval of 1.2 seconds.
      9. After the seat belt warning buzzer in the combination meter assembly stops, turn the ignition switch off, open and close either rear door and then turn the ignition switch on (READY). Drive the vehicle at approximately 20 km/h (12 mph) or more while a rear seat belt is not fastened and check that the buzzer sounds again.*
        1. *: for HV Model
      10. After the seat belt warning buzzer in the combination meter assembly stops, turn the ignition switch off, open and close either rear door and then start the engine. Drive the vehicle at approximately 20 km/h (12 mph) or more while a rear seat belt is not fastened and check that the buzzer sounds again.*
        1. *: for Gasoline Model
      11. After the seat belt warning buzzer in the combination meter assembly stops, fasten the rear seat belt. Drive the vehicle at approximately 20 km/h (12 mph) or more, unfasten a rear seat belt and check that the buzzer sounds again.
      12. After the seat belt warning buzzer in the combination meter assembly stops, stop the vehicle, change the shift lever to R and then move it to D. Drive the vehicle at approximately 20 km/h (12 mph) or more, and check that the buzzer sounds again.