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HEADLIGHT AUTO LEVELING SYSTEM INITIALIZATION [(US)]

HEADLIGHT AUTO LEVELING SYSTEM INITIALIZATION [(US)]

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Note
• The adaptive front lighting system (AFS) control module records the vehicle height in unoccupied condition by performing the headlight auto leveling system initialization.
• Perform headlight auto leveling system initialization if any of the following services is performed.
― Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) control module replacement
― Any service which changes vehicle height, such as suspension replacement or removal/installation
• Two different procedures are available for the headlight auto leveling system initialization; one which uses the M-MDS, and one which does not.



Procedure Using M-MDS

1.Empty the vehicle except for the spare tire, jack and vehicle tools.

2.Adjust the tire pressure to the specification. (See WHEEL AND TIRE SPECIFICATION [(US)].)

3.Move the vehicle to level ground.

4.Connect the M-MDS.

5.Perform the headlight auto leveling system initial setting.

6.Adjust the headlight aiming. (See HEADLIGHT AIMING [(US)].)



Procedure Not Using M-MDS

Caution
• Perform Steps 4 and 5 within 30 s.

1.Empty the vehicle except for the spare tire, jack and vehicle tools.

2.Adjust the tire pressure to the specification. (See WHEEL AND TIRE SPECIFICATION [(US)].)

3.Move the vehicle to level ground.

4.Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).

Note
• The LED headlight warning light continues flashing during the first initialization, however, continue the work because it does not indicate an improper procedure.

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Caution
• If the terminals are mistakenly connected, vehicle damage or fire could occur. When connecting with the jumper wire, thoroughly verify what terminals are being connected to prevent a miss-connection.

5.Using a jumper wire, connect DLC-2 terminals B and J (ground) three times at 0.5—1.5 s intervals as shown in the figure.

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6.Verify the LED headlight warning light.

• The initialization is completed if the LED headlight warning light flashes three times every 0.25 s and turns off. Go to the next step.

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• If the LED headlight warning light flashes at 0.25 s intervals, the procedure may have been performed incorrectly. Repeat the procedure from Step 4.
• If the LED headlight warning light turns on, the headlight auto leveling system may have a malfunction. Perform DTC inspection. (See DTC INSPECTION.)
― Repair or replace the malfunctioning location, then repeat the procedure from Step 4.

7.Adjust the headlight aiming. (See HEADLIGHT AIMING [(US)].)