CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM SYSTEM DESCRIPTION


  1. CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM

    This system is controlled by the ECM, and is activated by the throttle position sensor and motor. The ECM controls the following functions: ON-OFF, - SET, + RES, CANCEL, vehicle speed control, motor output control, and shift down control.


    • The ECM compares the vehicle speed from the speed sensors with the stored vehicle speed set through the cruise control switch. The ECM instructs the throttle valve motor of the throttle with motor body assembly to close the valve when the vehicle speed is greater than the stored speed, and instructs it to open the valve when the vehicle speed is less than the stored speed.

    • The ECM receives signals such as ON-OFF, - SET, + RES, and CANCEL from the cruise control switch and executes the command.

    • The ECM illuminates the combination meter cruise control indicator light when it receives a cruise control switch ON signal.

    • The ECM cancels cruise control operation when the brake pedal is depressed and the ECM receives a stop light switch signal.

    • The ECM cancels cruise control operation when the shift lever is moved from D or S to any other position or 3rd, 2nd, or 1st range is selected with the shift lever in S (for U660E).

    • The ECM cancels cruise control operation when the shift lever is moved from D or S to any other position or 2nd or 1st range is selected with the shift lever in S (for U241E).

    • The ECM cancels cruise control operation when the shift lever is moved from D or M to any other position or 3rd, 2nd, or 1st range is selected with the shift lever in M (for K112).

  2. LIMIT CONTROL


    1. Low speed limit

      The lowest possible limit of the speed setting range is set at approximately 40 km/h (25 mph). The cruise control system cannot be set when the vehicle speed is below the low speed limit. Cruise control operation will be automatically canceled but the stored vehicle speed will be retained when the vehicle speed drops below the low speed limit of approximately 40 km/h (25 mph) while the cruise control is operating.

    2. High speed limit

      The highest possible limit of the speed setting range is set at approximately 200 km/h (125 mph). The cruise control system cannot be set when the vehicle speed is over the high speed limit. Also, + RES cannot be used to increase speed over the high speed limit.

  3. CRUISE CONTROL OPERATION

    The cruise control switch operates 7 functions: SET, -, TAP-DOWN, RES, +, TAP-UP, and CANCEL. The SET, TAP-DOWN, and - functions, and the RES, TAP-UP, and + functions are operated with the same switch. The cruise control switch is an automatic return type switch which turns on only while it is being operated in the direction of each arrow and turns off after being released.


    1. SET CONTROL

      Vehicle speed is stored and constant speed control is maintained when pushing the cruise control switch to - SET while driving with the cruise control switch on (the cruise control indicator light is on), and the vehicle speed is within the set speed range (between the low and high speed limits).

    2. - CONTROL

      When the cruise control switch is held to - SET while the cruise control system is operating, the ECM sends a "throttle valve opening angle 0°" demand signal to the cruise control system. Then the vehicle speed, when the cruise control switch is released, is stored and maintained.

      Tech Tips

      An actual throttle valve opening angle of 0° is not possible due to the idle speed control, etc.

    3. TAP-DOWN CONTROL

      When tapping down the cruise control switch to - SET (for approximately 0.6 seconds) while the cruise control system is operating, the stored vehicle speed decreases each time by approximately 1.6 km/h (1 mph). When the cruise control switch is pushed to - SET and the difference between the driving and stored vehicle speeds is more than approximately 5 km/h (3 mph), the vehicle speed is stored and constant speed control is maintained.

    4. + CONTROL

      The throttle valve motor of the throttle with motor body assembly is instructed by the ECM to open the throttle valve when pushing and holding the cruise control switch to + RES and held while the cruise control system is operating. When the cruise control switch is released from + RES, the vehicle speed is stored and the vehicle is controlled at a constant speed.

    5. TAP-UP CONTROL

      When tapping up the cruise control switch to + RES (for approximately 0.6 seconds) while the cruise control system is operating, the stored vehicle speed increases each time by approximately 1.6 km/h (1 mph). However, when the difference between the driving and the stored vehicle speeds is more than approximately 5 km/h (3 mph), the stored vehicle speed will not be changed.

    6. RES CONTROL

      If cruise control operation was canceled with the stop light switch assembly or the CANCEL switch, and if driving speed is within the limit range, pushing the cruise control switch to + RES restores vehicle speed memorized at the time of cancellation, and maintains constant speed control.

    7. MANUAL CANCEL CONTROL

      Performing any of the following cancels the cruise control system while it is operating (the stored vehicle speed in the ECM is maintained).


      • Depressing the brake pedal

      • Moving the shift lever from D or S to any other position or 3rd, 2nd, or 1st range is selected with the shift lever in S (for U660E)

      • Moving the shift lever from D or S to any other position or 2nd or 1st range is selected with the shift lever in S (for U241E)

      • Moving the shift lever from D or M to any other position or 3rd, 2nd, or 1st range is selected with the shift lever in M (for K112)

      • Pulling the cruise control switch to CANCEL

      • Turning the cruise control switch (ON-OFF button) off (the stored vehicle speed in the ECM is not maintained)

  4. AUTO CANCEL (FAIL-SAFE)

    This system has an automatic cancellation function (fail-safe) Click here.