CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM FAIL-SAFE CHART

Tech Tips

If the following conditions are detected while the cruise control is in operation, the system clears the stored vehicle speed in the ECM and cancels the cruise control operation.

Vehicle Condition Auto Cancel Condition Fail-safe Deactivation Condition

  • Cruise control indicator light turns off

  • A warning message "Cruise Control Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" is displayed

  • "Pong" warning sound is heard

 Open or short in stop light switch circuit

  • Cruise control system is turned off

  • Push cruise control main switch on again

  • Problem with stop light switch input circuit

  • Problem with cruise control main switch cancel circuit

  • Malfunction in the brake control system

  • Communication stop between skid control ECU (master cylinder solenoid) and ECM

  • Turn engine switch off

  • Push cruise control main switch on again
Cruise control indicator light goes off

  • There is a problem with the throttle position sensor and the motor*1

  • There is a problem with the fuel injection system*2

 Turn the cruise control main switch on again

Cruise control indicator light remains on

(Cruise control is canceled)

  • Vehicle speed is lower than low speed limit (approximately 40 km/h [25 mph]) while running with cruise control system on

  • Vehicle stability control system operates while driving with cruise control system controlling vehicle speed

  • TRC operates for certain amount of time while driving with cruise control system controlling vehicle speed

  • TRC and VSC are off

 Push the cruise control main switch to +RES

  • The vehicle speed is less than the stored speed by approx. 16 km/h (10 mph) or more

 Push the cruise control main switch to -SET