METER / GAUGE SYSTEM ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT SPEEDOMETER


    1. Check the operation.


      1. Using a speedometer tester (calibrated chassis dynamometer), check the speedometer indication according to the table below.


        1. except TFT Meter Type

          Indicator Type: km/h (except Australia, New Zealand)
          Chassis Dynamometer Indication (km/h) Acceptable Range (km/h)
          20 21.1 to 24.5
          40 41.8 to 45.6
          60 62.4 to 66.8
          80 83.3 to 87.7
          100 104.2 to 108.6
          120 125.1 to 129.5
          140 146.0 to 150.4
          160 166.9 to 171.3
          180 187.8 to 192.2
          200 208.7 to 213.1
          220 229.6 to 234.0
          240 250.5 to 254.9
          Indicator Type: km/h (for Australia, New Zealand)
          Chassis Dynamometer Indication (km/h) Acceptable Range (km/h)
          20 21.1 to 24.5
          40 41.4 to 45.2
          60 61.6 to 66.0
          80 82.1 to 86.5
          100 102.6 to 107.0
          120 123.1 to 127.5
          140 143.6 to 148.0
          160 164.1 to 168.5
          180 184.6 to 189.0
          200 205.1 to 209.5
          220 225.6 to 230.0
          240 246.1 to 250.5
          Indicator Type: MPH
          Chassis Dynamometer Indication (mph) Acceptable Range (mph)
          20 20.8 to 23.2
          40 41.6 to 44.2
          60 62.5 to 65.1
          80 83.4 to 86.0
          100 104.3 to 106.9
          120 125.2 to 127.8
          140 146.1 to 148.7
        2. for TFT Meter Type

          Indicator Type: km/h
          Chassis Dynamometer Indication (km/h) Acceptable Range (km/h)
          20 21.1 to 24.5
          40 41.3 to 45.1
          60 61.4 to 65.8
          80 81.8 to 86.2
          100 102.2 to 106.6
          120 122.6 to 127.0
          140 143.0 to 147.4
          160 163.4 to 167.8
          180 183.8 to 188.2
          200 204.2 to 208.6
          220 224.6 to 229.0
          240 245.0 to 249.4
          Indicator Type: MPH
          Chassis Dynamometer Indication (mph) Acceptable Range (mph)
          10 10.5 to 12.7
          20 20.6 to 23.0
          40 40.9 to 43.5
          60 61.3 to 63.9
          80 81.7 to 84.3
          100 102.1 to 104.7
          120 117.5 to 125.1
          140 137.1 to 145.5

        Note

        Tire wear, over inflation, or under inflation will cause errors.

      2. Check the deviation from the acceptable range of the speedometer indication.

        Reference
        Less than 0.5 km/h (0.3 mph)

        Tech Tips

        If the indication is not as specified, go to the problem symptoms table Click here.

  2. INSPECT TACHOMETER


    1. Connect a tune-up tachometer, and start the engine.

    2. Compare the test results with the tachometer indications.

      Tune-up Tachometer Indication (rpm) Acceptable Range (rpm)
      1000 933 to 1067
      2000 1923 to 2077
      3000 2913 to 3088
      4000 3913 to 4088
      5000 4913 to 5088
      6000 5913 to 6088
      7000 6913 to 7088
      8000 7913 to 8088

      Tech Tips

      If the indication is not as specified, go to the Problem Symptoms Table Click here.

  3. INSPECT INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS


    1. Check the illumination function of the warning or indicator lights listed below when turning the ignition switch to ON.

      Warning or Indicator Light Specified Condition
      Low Fuel*1 Warning or indicator light comes on for about 2 seconds after turning the ignition switch to ON.
      Water Temperature Hot*2
      Master Warning*2
      A/T Oil Temperature*1*3 Warning or indicator light comes on for about 2 or 3 seconds after turning the ignition switch to ON.
      Headlight Leveling Warning or indicator light comes on for about 3 seconds after turning the ignition switch to ON.
      Brake
      TRC OFF
      VSC OFF
      Tire Pressure*4
      TRACK
      SRS Airbag Warning light comes on for about 6 seconds after turning the ignition switch to ON.
      Charge The light goes off right after the engine starts.
      Oil pressure
      MIL (Check engine warning light)
      EPS
      Slip The light goes off 3 minutes after starting the engine.
      ABS

      • *1: except TFT Meter Type

      • *2: for TFT Meter Type

      • *3: for Automatic Transmission System

      • *4: w/ Tire Pressure Warning System