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Suspension

Parameter Setting Procedure When Tire Size Is Changed

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CAUTION:

  • If the wheel and tire sizes are changed, a discrepancy with the speedometer needle whereby it exceeds the allowable range could result in a malfunction. If the wheel and tire sizes are changed, perform the following procedure to change the tire size parameter setting.

  • The same parameters should be set in “Tire dimension”, “Tire Circumference”, and “Tire Size”.

1. Connect the M-MDS to DLC-2.


2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following item from the initialization screen of the M-MDS.

  • Select “Module Programming”.

3. Select the items from the screen menu.

  • Select “Programmable Parameters”.

  • Select “Tire Size”.

4. Select an item name, and then select the option.

  • Select “Tire Size”.

    • Tire dimension (195/70R15, 205/50R17, 195/65R15, 205/55R16, 225/40R18)

    • Tire Circumference (195/70R15, 205/50R17, 195/65R15, 205/55R16, 225/40R18)

5. Select the items from the screen menu.

  • Select “Programmable Parameters”.

  • Select “Tire Size/Axle Ratio”.

6. Select an item name, and then select the option.

  • Select “Tire Size/Axle Ratio”.

    • Tire Size (195/70R15, 225/40R18, 195/65R15, 205/50R17, 205/55R16)

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