FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENTS
| Component | Function | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Stop and Start ECU | Sends either an engine stop or restart signal to the ECM according to the signals from each sensor and switch. | |
| Engine Stop and Start ECU | Backup Boost Converter | Supplies battery voltage to help make up for the voltage drop that occurs when the engine is restarted, preventing the operation of various systems from being interrupted due to low battery voltage. |
| Clutch Upper Switch (Clutch Start Switch Assembly) | Recognizes that the clutch pedal is not depressed and sends a signal to the engine stop and start ECU. | |
| Clutch Lower Switch (Clutch Start Switch Assembly) | Recognizes that the clutch pedal is depressed and sends a signal to the engine stop and start ECU. | |
| Neutral Position Switch | Recognizes that the shift lever is in N and sends a signal to the engine stop and start ECU. | |
| Brake Vacuum Pressure Sensor | Detects the brake booster vacuum pressure and sends a signal to the engine stop and start ECU. | |
| Hood Lock Assembly | Engine Hood Courtesy Switch | Detects whether the hood is open or closed and sends a signal to the engine stop and start ECU. |
| Front Door Courtesy Light Switch Assembly (Driver) | Detects whether the driver door is open or closed and sends a signal to the engine stop and start ECU via the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) via CAN communication. | |
| Front Seat Inner Belt Assembly (Driver) | Front Seat Belt Buckle Switch (Driver) | Detects whether or not the driver's seat belt has been fastened, and sends a signal to the engine stop and start ECU via the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) via CAN communication. |
| Air Conditioning Amplifier Assembly* | Sends an outside temperature signal and A/C switch signal to the engine stop and start ECU. | |
| Combination Meter Assembly | Stop and Start Indicator Light | Turns on when the engine is stopped due to stop and start system control. |
| Stop and Start Cancel Indicator Light | Turns on to inform the driver that the system has been disabled when stop and start system operation is prohibited by the stop and start system cancel switch assembly. | |
| If a system malfunction is detected, the stop and start cancel indicator light blinks to inform the driver. | ||
| Multi-information Display (ECO Time and ECO Odometer) | Displays the total amount of engine stoppage time occurring since the last reset. | |
| Ecorun Cancel Switch Assembly | Operation of the system can be canceled by pressing the ecorun cancel switch assembly. Pressing the switch again or turning the power source off and back on restores the operation of the system. | |
| ECM | Sends various information about engine conditions to the engine stop and start ECU. | |
| Brake Actuator Assembly | Skid Control ECU | Sends a vehicle speed signal to the engine stop and start ECU. |
| Airbag Sensor Assembly | Sends airbag deployment information in the event of a collision and a deceleration signal to the engine stop and start ECU. | |
| Main Body ECU (Multiplex Network Body ECU) | Sends a front door courtesy light switch signal and front seat belt buckle switch (driver) signal to the engine stop and start ECU. | |
| Power Steering ECU Assembly | Sends an electrical power steering assist signal to the engine stop and start ECU. | |
*: Models with air conditioning system
SYSTEM CONTROL
Early Stage Injection Control
Early stage injection control shortens the time it takes the engine to restart after the stop and start system stops the engine, thus allowing smooth initial acceleration.
The ECM memorizes the crankshaft angle detected by the crank position sensor when the engine is stopped by the stop and start system.
The ECM judges the injection required and decides which cylinder to ignite when the driver depresses the clutch pedal. The ECM then uses this information as it starts the engine.
Stopping Position Control
While the engine stopping operation is performed, the ECM uses ignition timing and generator assembly load torque to control the crankshaft position so that it is at the optimal position for engine start.
The ECM calculates the amount of electricity that needs to be generated to produce the load torque necessary for the control and sends a request for electricity generation to the generator assembly via the engine stop and start ECU. The ECM inputs the applied crankshaft position signal and performs feedback.
System Prohibit Control
For safety, battery protection, comfort and ECU learning reasons, the engine stop and start ECU prohibits stop and start system operation if any one of the following conditions is met.
| Prohibition Reason | Condition |
|---|---|
| Safety | If the engine is started with the hood open, such as when jump starting, engine restart operation cannot be ensured. Therefore, stop and start system operation will be prohibited. The operation of the system will be restored on the next trip. |
| If the driver door or hood is opened before the engine stops, stop and start system operation will be prohibited for safety reasons. | |
| The brake booster vacuum is insufficient. | |
| If the air conditioning is on when the outside temperature is low, stop and start system operation will be prohibited.*1 | |
| If the engine stop and start ECU receives an airbag deployment signal in the event of a collision, stop and start system operation will be prohibited for safety reasons. | |
| Battery Protection | If the electrical load is high and the engine is stopped for a long period of time, stop and start system operation will be prohibited. |
| A refresh charge is performed every time the vehicle is driven for a total of 20 hours. During the refresh charge, which takes 30 minutes to 1 hour, stop and start system operation will be prohibited. | |
| If the amount of time the engine has been stopped exceeds 27%, stop and start system operation will be prohibited. The economical driving percentage is calculated by dividing engine stop time by ignition switch ON time. | |
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| Comfort | If the air conditioning is on when the outside temperature is high and the evaporator temperature is high, stop and start system operation will be prohibited.*1 |
| If the heater is on when the outside temperature is low and the engine coolant temperature is low, stop and start system operation will be prohibited. | |
| If the front DEF switch (air conditioning control assembly) and blower switch (air conditioning control assembly) are on, stop and start system operation will be prohibited. | |
| ECU Learning | ECU learning is not complete.*2 |
*1: Models with air conditioning system
*2: If the value learned by the ECU has been cleared by disconnecting the battery or for another reason, stop and start system operation will be prohibited until ECU learning is complete.
Warning Control
If any of the following operations are performed while the engine is stopped due to system control, the system will not restart the engine. The driver will be warned by a buzzer, or the engine will be regarded as stalled or will be restarted.
| Operation | Warning Control |
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| Driver door is opened. | Buzzer sounds. |
| Hood is opened. | The engine status changes to 'stalled' or is restarted. |
| Shift lever is moved without depressing the clutch pedal. | Buzzer sounds. |
Operating Conditions at Engine Stop and Restart
The engine may stop if all of these conditions are detected.
| Item | Operating Condition | |
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| Idle Stop | Engine Coolant Temperature | 40°C to 105°C (104°F to 221°F) |
| Driver Door | Closed | |
| Brake Booster Vacuum | Sufficient brake booster vacuum | |
| Ecorun Cancel Switch Assembly | Off condition | |
| Vehicle Speed |
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| Engine Speed | 1500 rpm or less | |
| Clutch Pedal | Released | |
| Shift Lever Position | Neutral | |
| Engine Hood | Closed | |
| Battery Voltage | 7.2 V or more at engine start | |
| Battery Temperature | -15°C to 75°C (5°F to 167°F) | |
| Battery Integrated Current*1 |
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| Air Conditioning*2 | Off or on with an outside temperature of 25°C (77°F) or lower and an evaporator temperature of 9°C (48°F) or lower. | |
| Heater | Off or on with an outside temperature of 10°C (50°F) or higher and an engine coolant temperature of 45°C (113°F) or higher. | |
| ECU Learning | Completed | |
*1: Regarding Battery Integrated Current
In the stop and start system, the engine stop and start ECU switches the system control mode (stop and start system control permitted/prohibited) based on the battery condition (charge/discharge condition) to protect the battery and to ensure stable engine restarting performance.
The battery charge-discharge condition is determined from the integrated current value calculated from the battery current sensor signal. The integrated current value is obtained by multiplying the current (ampere) detected by the battery current sensor by the time (seconds), and is expressed in the unit A-sec. This can be measured by the Global TechStream (GTS).
The engine stop and start ECU determines the power charge based on the integrated current value and prohibits stop and start system control if the value is below the threshold, because the battery might not be able to start the engine. The threshold varies according to the battery temperature and battery charge condition.
*2: Models with air conditioning system
The engine will restart if any of these conditions are detected.
| Item | Operating Condition | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Restart | Brake Booster Vacuum | Insufficient brake booster vacuum |
| Air Conditioning*1 | The timer in the air conditioning amplifier assembly operates when the air conditioning is on. | |
| Heater | When the automatic blower function is operating, the timer in the air conditioning amplifier assembly operates. Otherwise, the timer in the engine stop and start ECU operates. | |
| Air Conditioning*1 / Heater | The A/C switch (air conditioning control assembly), blower switch (air conditioning control assembly), rear window defogger or mirror heater switch*2 is turned on. | |
| Ecorun Cancel Switch Assembly | The ecorun cancel switch assembly is turned on. | |
| Battery | The battery voltage is less than 11.4 V. | |
| Engine Hood | The engine hood is opened. | |
| Driver's Door | The driver's door is opened. | |
| Driver's Seat Belt | The driver's seat belt is unfastened. | |
| Vehicle Speed | A vehicle speed signal is input. | |
| Clutch Pedal | The clutch pedal is depressed. | |
| Improper Engine Start Operation | The shift lever is moved to any position other than N without the clutch pedal depressed. | |
*1: Models with air conditioning system
*2: Models with automatic air conditioning system
DIAGNOSIS
When the engine stop and start ECU detects a malfunction and CAN communication is normal, the engine stop and start ECU records information related to the malfunction. Furthermore, the stop and start indicator light in the combination meter assembly blinks to inform the driver that CAN communication is normal.
The engine stop and start ECU also stores Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) related to malfunctions. DTCs can be read using the Global TechStream (GTS).