SFI SYSTEM PRECAUTION


  1. INITIALIZATION

    Note

    Perform the RESET MEMORY (AT initialization) when replacing the automatic transmission assembly, engine assembly or ECM Click here.

    Tech Tips

    Initialization cannot be completed by only removing the battery.

  2. FOR USING INTELLIGENT TESTER

    CAUTION:

    Observe the following items for safety reasons:


    • Read the instruction manual before using 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 tester, 2 persons are required. One drives the vehicle and the other operates the tester.

  3. DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT CABLE OF NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

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    1. Before performing electronic work, disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal in order to prevent it from shorting and burning out.

    2. Before disconnecting and reconnecting the battery cable, turn the engine switch off and the headlight dimmer switch OFF. Then loosen the terminal nut completely. Do not damage the cable or terminal.

    3. When the battery cable is disconnected, the clock and radio settings and stored DTCs are erased. Therefore, before disconnecting the battery cable, make a note of them.

      Note

      After the engine switch is turned off, the multi-media module receiver assembly records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, be sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Battery Terminal
      Condition Waiting Time
      Vehicle enrolled in G-BOOK system 6 minutes
      Vehicle not enrolled in G-BOOK system 1 minute