Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes

2AR-FE ENGINE CONTROL: SFI SYSTEM: READINESS MONITOR DRIVE PATTERN

1. PURPOSE OF READINESS TESTS

* The On-Board Diagnostic (OBD II) system is designed to monitor the performance of emissions-related components and indicate any detected abnormalities using DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes). Since various components need to be monitored during different driving conditions, the OBD II system is designed to run separate monitoring programs called Readiness Monitors.

* To view the monitor status, enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Monitor / Current Monitor / Current.

* When the Readiness Monitor status reads "complete", the necessary conditions have been met for running the performance tests for that Readiness Monitor.

* A generic OBD II scan tool can also be used to view the Readiness Monitor status.

HINT
Many state Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs require a vehicle's Readiness Monitor status to show "complete" before beginning emissions tests.

* The Readiness Monitor will be reset to "incomplete" if:

* The ECM has lost battery power or blown a fuse.

* DTCs have been cleared.

* If the Readiness Monitor status shows "incomplete", follow the appropriate Readiness Monitor Drive Pattern to change the status to "complete".

CAUTION:
Strictly observe posted speed limits, traffic laws, and pay attention to road conditions when performing these driving patterns.

NOTICE:
These driving patterns represent the fastest method of satisfying all conditions necessary to achieve "complete" status for each specific Readiness Monitor.

In the event of a driving pattern being interrupted (possibly due to factors such as traffic conditions), the driving pattern can be resumed. In most cases, the Readiness Monitor will still achieve "complete" status upon completion of the driving pattern.

To ensure completion of the Readiness Monitors, avoid sudden changes in vehicle load and speed (driving up and down hills and/or sudden acceleration).

2. CATALYST MONITOR (ACTIVE AIR-FUEL RATIO CONTROL TYPE)

(a) Refer to Confirmation Driving Pattern [P0420] P0420.

3. VVT SYSTEM MONITOR

(a) Refer to Confirmation Driving Pattern [P0011] P0011.

(b) Refer to Confirmation Driving Pattern [P0014] P0014.

4. EVAP SYSTEM MONITOR (KEY OFF TYPE)

(a) Refer to Confirmation Driving Pattern [EVAP System] EVAP System.

5. AIR-FUEL RATIO (A/F) AND HEATED OXYGEN (HO2) SENSOR MONITORS (ACTIVE AIR-FUEL RATIO CONTROL TYPE)

(a) Refer to Confirmation Driving Pattern [P0136] P0136.

(b) Refer to Confirmation Driving Pattern [P2195] P2195.

6. AIR-FUEL RATIO (A/F) AND HEATED OXYGEN (HO2) SENSOR HEATER MONITORS (FRONT A/F AND REAR HO2 SENSOR TYPE)

(a) Refer to Confirmation Driving Pattern [P0031] P0031.

(b) Refer to Confirmation Driving Pattern [P0037] P0037.