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Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Monitor

Test conditions/procedure
1. All of the following conditions should be satisfied when the drive test is carried out.
(1) Engine coolant temperature: 80°C (176°F) or higher (when engine is fully-warmed up)
(2) Outside air temperature: -10°C (140°F) or higher
(3) A/T condition:
- Selector lever position: D range
- Overdrive switch: ON
- Power/economy changeover switch: Power
(4) A/C switch: OFF
2. Carry out one trip monitoring according -to the following drive pattern (from starting of the engine until ignition is turned oft). (Takes approximately 10 minutes.)

*1: After the engine is fully warmed up, turn the ignition switch to OFF.

*2: Start the engine and accelerate to a speed of between 56 - 64 km/h (35 - 40 mph).

*3: Monitoring period: with the engine speed at between 2,000 - 3,000 r/min and the clutch still engaged , fully close the throttle and let the vehicle decelerate to an engine speed of 900 r/min without applying the brakes.
The steering wheel should not be turned and no lights or accessories should be turned on or off during this time.

*4: Accelerate to between 56 - 64 km/h (35 - 40 mph) and drive at this speed for 20 seconds or more.
[After the first monitoring (deceleration), an interval of 20 seconds or more is necessary before the next monitoring (deceleration) -is made.]
Repeat steps *3 and *4 a total of 8 times.

*5: Decelerate to a stop. After the vehicle has stopped, turn the ignition switch to OFF.




Drive cycle pattern