FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION
When communication fails in any of the CAN bus wires (communication wires), a fail-safe function(s) operates. The fail-safe function that is specified for each system operates to prevent those systems from malfunctioning.
Effects on each system when communication is impossible (for further details, see the pages for each system).
| Function (Function Description) |
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Behavior in Communication Failure | User Notification | Diagnostic Trouble Code |
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| Vehicle Speed Information Input (Controls solenoid current (PPS solenoid) according to the vehicle speed, steering angle, steering speed and engine speed.) |
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Changes to the 40 km/h (25 mph) assist map to perform control. | The PPS indicator light turns on. | U0073 |
| Steering Wheel Angle Information Input (Controls solenoid current (PPS solenoid) according to the vehicle speed, steering angle, steering speed and engine speed.) |
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Steering angle is fixed at 0 degrees and the steering angle speed is fixed at 360 degrees per second. | The PPS indicator light turns on. | U0073 |
| Engine Speed Information Input (Controls solenoid current (PPS solenoid) according to the vehicle speed, steering angle, steering speed and engine speed.) |
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Control is performed using a fixed value of 0 rpm. | The PPS indicator light turns on. | U0073 |
| High-Low Switching Limitation (Prohibits High-Low switching when the vehicle speed or engine speed is outside the acceptable range or the A/T is not in N during the A/T status check.) |
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High-Low switching is prohibited. | The 4WD indicator light blinks and the buzzer sounds. | - |
| Center Differential Lock Switching Limitation (Prohibits center differential lock switching when the difference in wheel speeds is large.) |
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Prohibits center differential lock switching. | The 4WD indicator light blinks and the buzzer sounds. | - |
| Rear Differential Lock Switching Limitation (Prohibits rear differential lock switching when the vehicle speed is outside the acceptable range.) |
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Rear differential lock switching is prohibited. | The 4WD indicator light blinks. | - |
| L4F Switching Limitation (Prohibits switching to L4F when VSC is malfunctioning.) |
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L4F switching is prohibited. | The 4WD indicator light blinks. | - |
| Specialized Control during Wheel Speed Failure (When there is abnormal wheel speed, this control permits switching only when specified conditions are met (not all wheel speeds are abnormal, the brakes are applied, the engine speed is low and all normal wheel speeds are low).) |
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When all 4 wheels are malfunctioning, switching is prohibited. | The indicator lights blink quickly. | - |
| Indicator/Buzzer Signal Output (Outputs a signal indicating the indicator and buzzer state, which are used to determine the actuator position and switching status.) |
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State signal update is not possible. | Nothing | - |
| H-L Actuator Failure Signal Output (Outputs a signal when the H-L actuator switch is malfunctioning.) |
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State signal update is not possible. | The indicator lights blink quickly. | - |
| L4 State Signal Output (Outputs a signal when switching to the L4 position is finished.) |
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State signal update is not possible. | The status of the indicator lights change in accordance with changes in the L4 state signal. | - |
| Center Differential Lock State Signal Output (Outputs the center differential lock P/S state.) |
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State signal update is not possible. | The status of the indicator lights change in accordance with changes in the center differential lock state signal. | - |
| Rear Differential Lock State Signal Output (Outputs the rear differential P/S state.) |
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State signal update is not possible. | The status of the indicator lights change in accordance with changes in the rear differential lock state signal. | - |
| Signal Output during Switching (Outputs the actuator switching state.) |
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State signal update is not possible. | The indicator lights blink during signal output during switching. | - |
| Eco Navigation Display (Displays the fuel consumption in 1 minute intervals and the average fuel consumption history.) |
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Stops updating the eco navigation display. | Nothing |
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| Parking Assist Control (Displays the rear view monitor based on information from the steering sensor, the vehicle speed and vehicle information.) |
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- | The system displays "Guidance unavailable.". |
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| Destination Determination (Determines the destination of the vehicle and selects the display language, time zone, etc.) |
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Determines the destination based on information from before the communication stop. | Nothing | U0073 |
| ABS (Prevents the wheels from locking when stopping suddenly.) |
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The ABS does not operate. | The light illuminates. |
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| TRC (Prevents instability when accelerating from a stop.) |
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TRC does not operate. | The light illuminates. |
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| VSC (Suppresses instability such as drift when cornering.) |
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VSC does not operate. | The light illuminates. |
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| Steering Sensor (Detects the steering wheel angle.) |
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- | The VSC indicator light turns on. | - |
| Speedometer (Controls the speedometer according to the vehicle speed signals.) |
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0 km/h (0 mph) is indicated. | Behavior during a communication failure alerts the user. | U0129 |
| Tachometer (Controls the tachometer according to the engine speed signals.) |
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0 rpm is indicated. | Behavior during a communication failure does not alert the user. | U0100 |
| Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge (Controls the temperature gauge according to the temperature signals.) |
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The temperature gauge needle is at the middle of the "C" mark or below. | Nothing | U0100 |
| Fuel Gauge (Controls the fuel gauge according to the vehicle condition determined by the ST signal, vehicle speed signal and fuel amount.) |
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Nothing |
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| ODO/TRIP Meter (Calculates and indicates the driven distance according to the pulse count of the vehicle speed pulse signal.) |
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The calculation stops and the last displayed value remains. | Nothing | U0129 |
| Shift Display (Displays the shift information according to the shift position signal.) |
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The shift display turns off. | Nothing | U0100 |
| Telltale (Controls indicator illumination and blinking according to the CAN signals and direct line input signals.) |
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The indicator condition is maintained. | Nothing |
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| Buzzers (Controls the buzzer sounding according to the CAN signals and direct line input signals.) |
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The buzzer does not sound. | Nothing |
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| Drive Monitor (Performs calculations and displays drive monitor information according to the fuel injection volume and pulse count of the vehicle pulse signal.) |
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The drive monitor calculations stop and the display is blank. | Nothing |
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| Multi-display Control (Controls the multi-display based on CAN and direct line signals.) |
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Nothing |
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| A/C Control (Controls the air conditioning according to the engine coolant temperature information, controls the operation according to the viscous heater operation permission information and controls the operation according to the PTC heater operation permission information.) |
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Nothing |
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| Door Lock (Key-linked Function, Key Lock-in Prevention Function, etc.) (Performs lock/unlock control.) |
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Nothing |
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| Alarm (Sounds warnings.) |
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- | Nothing |
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| Illumination Control (Controls the daytime running lights.) |
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Control is not performed. | Nothing |
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| Display Automatic Dimming (Controls display dimming control.) |
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Dims the interior display/indicators when not in the tail cancel state. | Nothing | U0155 |
| Equipment Related (Processes the ambient temperature data and transmits the data to the remote start [equipment] of the BERKES equipment as a back-up.) |
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- | Nothing | U0164 |
| Engine-related Indicators (The system estimates the oil deterioration level and the indicators on the meter indicate that an oil change is necessary, etc.) |
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The engine-related indicator lights do not turn on. | - |
| Electrical Load Control (Performs idle up according to the electrical load.) |
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Idle up according to the electrical load is not performed. | The idle speed changes. | - |
| Air Conditioning-linked Control (Performs idle up according to the compressor load.) |
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Air conditioning-linked control does not operate. | The air conditioning does not operate. | - |
| Eco Driving Indicator (Displays information to the driver to encourage "eco driving".) |
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The eco driving indicator light does not turn on. | - |
| Integrated Control (VSC) (Estimates the driver requested torque based on accelerator pedal operation and performs torque characteristic control according to driving conditions so that drivability, acceleration performance and acceleration feeling are improved.) |
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Integrated control is not performed. | Nothing | - |
| ECT System Indicators (Indicate the shift position, states of switches, system modes, etc.) |
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- | ECT system indicator lights do not turn on. | - |
| AI-SHIFT Control (Controls the A/T in order to improve engine braking power and acceleration feeling.) |
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AI-SHIFT control does not operate. | Nothing | - |
| Coast Downshift (Changes the coast downshift point based on the air conditioning load and performs upshift delay according to air conditioning or heater requests.) |
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Coast downshift does not operate. | Coast downshift shock becomes stronger. | - |
| TC DTC Output Service (Outputs a DTC in response to a DTC output request from MET.) |
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The TC service function stops. | Nothing | - |
| Event Data Recorder (EDR) (Records conditions such as the vehicle speed, the amount the accelerator pedal is depressed, and the shift lever position when the event data recorder recording conditions are met.) |
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- | Nothing | - |
| SRS Warning Light Control (Turns the warning light on/off.) |
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The SRS warning light turns on. | The SRS warning light turns on. | - |
| Collision Detection Signal (for Fuel-cut) (Notifies the system of a collision in order to perform fuel-cut when a vehicle collision occurs.) |
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The fuel-cut function used when a collision occurs is stopped. | Nothing | - |
| Seat Belt Warning Light Control (Turns the seat belt warning light on/off.) |
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The seat belt warning light does not operate. | Nothing | - |