CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM


  1. FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENTS


    1. The main components in the cruise control system have the following functions:

      Component Function
      Cruise Control Switch ON-OFF Button Turns the cruise control system on and off.
      CANCEL Switch A cancel signal is output to the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly when this switch is operated.
      +RES Switch The accelerate function and resuming of a preset speed can be performed by operating this switch. A signal is output to the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly when this switch is operated.
      -SET Switch The decelerate function and vehicle speed setting signals are output to the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly when this switch is operated.
      Skid Control ECU Assembly

      • Transmits the wheel speed signal to the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly.

      • Transmits the VSC operation signal to the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly.
      Hybrid Vehicle Control ECU Assembly Controls all functions of the cruise control system in accordance with the signals from switches, sensors and ECUs.
      Inverter with Converter Assembly MG ECU Built into the inverter with converter assembly. Controls the motive force of hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly and rear traction motor with transaxle assembly in accordance with signals from the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly.
      Hybrid Vehicle Transaxle Assembly Generates motive force for the front wheels.
      Rear Traction Motor Generates motive force for the rear wheels.
      ECM Assembly Actuates the throttle control motor in accordance with the signals from the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly.

      Combination Meter Assembly


      • Multi-information Display

      		 Cruise Control Indicator Light

      • Based on a cruise control Indicator light operation signal sent by the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly, the combination meter assembly illuminates the cruise control Indicator light when the cruise control system has been turned on using the ON-OFF button on the cruise control switch.

      • Based on a cruise control Indicator light operation signal sent by the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly, the combination meter assembly turns off the cruise control Indicator light if a malfunction occurs in the cruise control system.
      Cruise SET Indicator Light Illuminates while the cruise control system is controlling vehicle speed.
      Multi-information Display Displays a warning message to alert the driver in accordance with a signal provided by the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly.
      Throttle Body with Motor Assembly Throttle Control Motor Adjusts the throttle valve opening angle in accordance with signals from the ECM assembly.
      Throttle Position Sensor Detects the throttle valve opening angle and outputs it to the ECM assembly.
      Speed Sensors Detects the wheel speed and transmits signals to the skid control ECU assembly.
      Accelerator Pedal Sensor Assembly Detects the accelerator pedal depression angle and transmits it to the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly.
      Shift Lever Position Sensor Detects the shift lever position and transmits signals to the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly.
      Shift Paddle Switch (Transmission Shift Switch Assembly)* Informs the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly of driver upshift or downshift operations.
      Combination Switch Assembly VSC OFF (TRC OFF) Switch Detects the VSC (TRC) off signal and outputs it to the skid control ECU assembly.
      Transmission Floor Shift Assembly Transmission Control Switch

      • Detects the shift lever position and transmits signals to the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly.

      • Informs the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly of driver upshift or downshift operations while the shift lever is in S.
      Stop Light Switch Assembly Detects the brake pedal being depressed and transmits its signal to the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly.

      *: Models with shift paddle switch (transmission shift switch assembly)

  2. FUNCTION


    1. The cruise control system has the following control functions:

      Function Outline
      Constant Speed Control The hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly compares the actual vehicles peed with the set speed. If the vehicle speed is higher than the set speed, the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly calculates optimal motive forces for the engine and motor generators, and decelerates by adjusting the respective motive forces. If the vehicle speed is lower than the set speed, the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly calculates optimal motive forces for the engine and motor generators, and accelerates by adjusting the respective motive forces.
      Set Control

      When this system fulfills the following conditions, and the cruise control switch is moved to the -SET side and released, the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly stores the vehicle speed and maintains the vehicle constantly at that speed.


      • The cruise control system has been turned on using the ON-OFF button on the cruise control switch.

      • The vehicle is driving at a speed within the range of approximately 40 to 200 km/h (25 to 125 mph).
      Low Speed Limit Control The low speed limit is the lowest speed that cruise control can be set at and it is designed to be approximately 40 km/h (25 mph). The cruise control system cannot be set below that speed. If the vehicle speed drops below that speed while the cruise control is operating, speed control by the cruise control system will be canceled automatically. However, the set speed is kept in memory.
      COAST Switch Control

      When the cruise control switch is held to the -SET side, the vehicle speed and the set vehicle speed change as follows:


      • The vehicle will decelerate.

      • The set vehicle speed will change to the speed at which the vehicle is being driven when the COAST switch (-SET side operation) is released.
      Tap Down Control

      When the cruise control switch is moved momentarily (approximately 0.6 seconds or less) to the -SET side, the vehicle speed and the set vehicle speed change as follows:


      • The vehicle will decelerate in increments of approximately 1 km/h or 1 mph each time the switch is moved.

      • However, if the difference between the actual vehicle speed and the set vehicle speed is greater than 5 km/h (3 mph), the set vehicle speed will change to the speed at which the vehicle is being driven when the switch is pushed.
      ACC Switch Control

      When the cruise control switch is held to the +RES side, the vehicle speed and the set vehicle speed change as follows:


      • The vehicle will accelerate.

      • The set vehicle speed will change to the speed at which the vehicle is being driven when the switch is released.
      Tap Up Control

      When the cruise control switch is moved momentarily (approximately 0.6 seconds or less) to the +RES side, the vehicle speed and the set vehicle speed change as follows:


      • The vehicle will accelerate in increments of approximately 1 km/h or 1 mph each time the switch is moved.

      • However, if the difference between the actual vehicle speed and the set vehicle speed is greater than 5 km/h (3 mph), the set vehicle speed will not change.
      RES Switch Control When the vehicle speed is above the low speed limit, the cruise control system resumes operation (when the cruise control switch is subsequently moved to the +RES side) to reach the vehicle speed that was set at the time the driver canceled cruise control. Even if the vehicle speed dropped below the low speed limit, the set speed can be resumed after the vehicle speed increases above the low speed limit. Also, If the vehicle speed memory is deleted, the return control cannot be performed.
      Manual Cancel Control

      If any of the following signals are sent to the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly, speed control by the cruise control system canceled accordingly.


      • Stop light switch on signal (the brake pedal is depressed).

      • Shift lever is moved from D or S to any other position.

      • When 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift range is selected manually while in S.

      • When 1st, 2nd or 3rd range is selected in D or S position by shift paddle switch (transmission shift switch assembly)*

      • CANCEL switch on signal (the cruise control switch is moved to the CANCEL side).

      • Cruise control switch (ON-OFF button) off signal.
      Automatic Cancel Control

      If the following condition occurs during cruise control speed control operation, the speed that is set in memory is cleared and cruise control speed control operation is canceled.


      • Stop light switch open or short circuit

      Furthermore, the master warning light illuminates, cruise control indicator light turns off, and a message indicating a malfunction will be displayed on the multi-information display until the cruise control system is turned off using the cruise control switch. The operation of the cruise control is disabled until the cruise control system is turned on again using the ON-OFF button.

      If the following condition occurs during cruise control speed control operation, the speed that is set in memory is cleared and cruise control speed control operation is canceled.


      • Malfunction in the hybrid system

      Furthermore, speed control by the cruise control system is disabled until the cruise control system is turned on again using the ON-OFF button.

      If any of the following conditions occur during cruise control speed control operation, the speed that is set in memory is cleared and cruise control speed control operation is canceled.


      • Stop light switch assembly input signal is abnormal.

      • Cancel circuit malfunction.

      • Brake control system malfunction.

      • Communication malfunction between the skid control ECU assembly and hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly.

      Furthermore, the master warning light illuminates, cruise control indicator light turns off, and a message indicating a malfunction will be displayed on the multi-information display until the cruise control system is turned off using the cruise control switch. The operation of the cruise control is disabled until the power switch is turned off.

      If the following condition occurs while the cruise control system is controlling vehicle speed, the speed that is stored in memory is cleared and speed control by the cruise control system is canceled.


      • Vehicle speed decreases by 16 km/h (10 mph) or more below the speed at which the cruise control is set.

      If the following condition occurs while the cruise control system is controlling vehicle speed, speed control by the cruise control system is canceled.


      • Vehicle speed decreases below the low speed limit approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
      Other Cancel Conditions

      • VSC is activated.

      • TRC is activated for a period of time.

      • When the VSC or TRC system is turned off by pressing the VSC OFF switch.

      • Power switch off.

      *: Models with shift paddle switch (transmission shift switch assembly)

  3. DIAGNOSIS


    1. If a malfunction occurs in the cruise control system during cruise control operation, the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly cancels cruise control operation, illuminates the master warning light and turns off the cruise control indicator light and cruise SET indicator light. At this time, "Cruise Control Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" is displayed on the multi-information display. The hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly stores the malfunction in the form of a 5-digit Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).

    2. The 5-digit DTC can be read by connecting the Global TechStream (GTS) to the DLC3. For details, refer to the Repair Manual.