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A J16
A 21
11
W- B W- B
BR
12 IO213
W- L4C
B W
WL1D 9
GND CANH CANL ESSIG
CANH
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BRSB SBV
BR SB SBV B WCANL
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S14
IG
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BF 1G
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IC44C
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2
9 44J
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ECU- IG
LG
LG
11K
V
IC3 5
BBA
W- B
W- B
W- BFrom Power Source System (
See Page 62)
Junction
Connector
Junction
Connector
Junction
Connector Steering Sensor
VSC War ning Buzzer
Yaw Rate SensorBuzzer
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10A
IGN
1G 6
V
SB
SB
BR
ABS VSC
Brake
W- BB 7A17 B11 B10 LG4M 4
4E 1
J 6
E
E
P SB
SB
6IF3 IF3 6IF2
R
IF3 16 15
V
R- B W- B VB WP
B 4P
W SB
IL1 9
A 13
IC4 1IF318
GR BR
6B
IB A 12 A 2A
5V 7V
Speedometer
1
B 6
R
11 A
3B 12
3K 2 11 IL2
IK3 12 V
VR
32A 10A
DOME
LG V
33D 93F
LG
PB
73C 43A 13 1KFrom Power Source System (
See Page 62)
10A
HEATER
BR
B 6
6B
(
2WD)(
2WD) TRAC OFFSlip Tire Air
Pressure
64H 11 4D
C11(
A)
, C12(
B)
Brake Warning SW
Combination Meter
Junction
Connector
2 1
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1. ABS Operation
If the brake pedal is depressed suddenly, the ABS controls the hydraulic pressure of the wheel cylinders for all the four
wheels to automatically avoid wheel locking and ensure the directional and steering stability of the vehicle. If the brake pedal
is depressed suddenly, the skid control ECU with actuator controls the solenoids in the actuators using the signals from the
sensors to move the brake fluid to the reservoir in order to release the braking pressure applied to the wheel cylinder. If the
skid control ECU with actuator detects that the fluid pressure in the wheel cylinder is insufficient, the ECU controls the
solenoids in the actuators to increase the braking pressure.
2. Traction Control Operation
The traction control system controls the engine torque, the hydraulic pressure of the driving wheel cylinders, slipping of the
wheels which may occur at start or acceleration of the vehicle, to ensure an optimal driving power and vehicle stability
corresponding to the road conditions.
3. VSC Operation
Unexpected road conditions, vehicle speed, emergency situation, and any other external factors may cause large under- or
over-steering of the vehicle. If this occurs, the VSC system automatically controls the engine power and wheel brakes to
reduce the under- or over-steering.
To reduce large over-steering :
If the VSC system determines that the over-steering is large, it activates the brakes for the outer front turning wheels
depending on the degree of the over-steering to produce the moment toward the outside of the vehicle and reduce the
over-steering.
To reduce large under-steering :
If the VSC system determines that the under-steering is large, it controls the engine power and activates the rear wheel
brakes to reduce the under-steering.
VSC indicator light
If an mulfunction occurs in the VSC system, the VSC indicator lights up to warn the driver.
4. Mutual System Control
To efficiently operate the VSC system at its optimal level, the VSC system and other control systems are mutually controlled
while the VSC system is being operated.
Engine control
The engine power does not interfere with the VSC brake control by fuel cut controlling and reducing the engine output.
Engine control and electronically controlled transmission control
The strong braking force does not interfere with the braking force control of the VSC system by turning off the accel and
reducing changes in the driving torque at shift-down.
VSC system operation indication
The slip indicator light flashes and the buzzer alarm intermittently to warn the driver that the current road is slippery, while the
VSC system is being operated.
5. Fail Safe Function
If an mulfunction occurs in the skid control ECU with actuator, sensor signals, and/or actuators, the skid control ECU with
actuator inhibits the brake actuator control and inputs the mulfunction signal to the engine control module. According to the
mulfunction signal, the brake actuator turns off the solenoid and the engine control module rejects any electronically
controlled request from the VSC system. As a result, the vehicle functions without the ABS, BA, TRAC, and VSC systems.
A4, A5 ABS Speed Sensor Front LH, RH
1-2 : 1.4-1.8 kW (20°C, 68°F)
A24, A25 ABS Speed Sensor Rear LH, RH
1-2 : 0.9-1.3 kW (25°C, 77°F) (4WD)
1-2 : Max. 1.45 kW (25°C, 77°F) (2WD)
B4 Brake Warning SW
1-2 : Closed with the float down
S27 Skid Control ECU with Actuator
46-Ground : Approx. 12 volts with the ignition SW at ON position
27-Ground : Approx. 12 volts with the stop light SW on (Brake pedal depressed)
31-Ground : Always continuity
S15 Stop Light SW
2-1 : Closed with brake pedal depressed
System Outline
Service Hints
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: PARTS LOCATION
CodeSee PageCodeSee PageCodeSee Page
A438 (3MZ-FE)C12B42J1944A440 (2AZ-FE)D342P343
A538 (3MZ-FE)E542P2243A540 (2AZ-FE)F738 (3MZ-FE)S1443
A2444F740 (2AZ-FE)S1543
A2544J439 (3MZ-FE)S2739 (3MZ-FE)
B438 (3MZ-FE)J441 (2AZ-FE)S2741 (2AZ-FE)B440 (2AZ-FE)J643T643
B1342J1643V843
C11A42J1743Y145
: RELAY BLOCKS
CodeSee PageRelay Blocks (Relay Block Location)
523ABS R/B (Engine Compartment Rear Left)
: JUNCTION BLOCK AND WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
CodeSee PageJunction Block and Wire Harness (Connector Location)
1D
1E29Cowl Wire and Instrument Panel J/B (Lower Finish Panel)
1G
()
1K28Instrument Panel Wire and Instrument Panel J/B (Lower Finish Panel)
2A27Engine Room Main Wire and Engine Room J/B (Engine Compartment Left)
3A
3B
3C30
3DInstrument Panel Wire and Center J/B (Behind the Instrument Panel Center)3FInstrument Panel Wire and Center J/B (Behind the Instrument Panel Center)
3G
3J31
3K
4A
4C
4D33
4E
4HCowl Wire and Passenger Side J/B (Right Side of Grove Box)4ICowl Wire and Passenger Side J/B (Right Side of Grove Box)
4J
4L32
4M
4N
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: CONNECTOR JOINING WIRE HARNESS AND WIRE HARNESS
CodeSee PageJoining Wire Harness and Wire Harness (Connector Location)
IA152Cowl Wire and Floor No.2 Wire (Left Kick Panel)
IC2
IC352Engine Room Main Wire and Cowl Wire (Left Cowl Side Panel)
IC4
g()
IF252Instrument Panel Wire and Cowl Wire (Right Side of Instrument Panel J/B)IF352Instrument Panel Wire and Cowl Wire (Right Side of Instrument Panel J/B)
IK354Engine Room Main Wire and Cowl Wire (Right Cowl Side Panel)
IL154Instrument Panel Wire and Cowl Wire (Upper Side of Passenger Side J/B)IL254Instrument Panel Wire and Cowl Wire (Upper Side of Passenger Side J/B)
IO254Cowl Wire and Floor Wire (Right Kick Panel)
: GROUND POINTS
CodeSee PageGround Points Location
EA48 (3MZ-FE)EA50 (2AZ-FE)Right Front Fender Apron
EB48 (3MZ-FE)Right Front Fender Apron
EB50 (2AZ-FE)
EH48 (3MZ-FE)Under the Left HeadlightEH50 (2AZ-FE)Under the Left Headlight
IB52Right Instrument Panel Brace
IC52Right Cowl Side Panel
BB56Right Center Pillar
BF56Near the Rear Side Marker Light RH
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MEMO
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Power Window
7. 5A
ECU- B
2A 47. 5A
IG1
1D 120A
P FR DOOR
1K 6
IC3 5
1G 10
1D 3
IB2 2IB23IB13IB294I 114A3 4A2 4I 10
11
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IC IB1 2
4L 8
4L 7 920 106
51513 1 2IN1 3IN212 IN211 IN24
1 7845
36
IN1 2
4L 1045 IL1 825A
D FR DOOR
1D 12
B
GR
GRO
L
Y
G
B
G
B
Y
LG GRV W- B W- B W- BGR
O
W
R
VBR
V
BR
V
B
GRBR W- L
W
VY
BR
P10 P 5
P 6P 7 GR
Y
V
CPUB S IG BDR PWS
GND UP SGND PLS LMT DN+B PCT SU SD
D U E
W- B
W- BLMT D PLSEUGR
G 1K 10
GR
1H 6
G
432 4
G
KL
14
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LSWE IB2 8
7
VSB
MPX1IB2 1
8
GR Y
MPX2 4A 5
4F 7IF3 5
BR
O
D12Y BR
M
4N 1
W- B From Power Source System (
See Page 62)
Door Key Lock and
Unlock SW Front LHPower Window Master SW with ECU
Power Window Motor Front LHPower Window Motor
Front RH Power Window SW Front RH
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BB1 1 BB13 BB14 BB19
1 7845
36
BB1 12
54
BA BB IA1 11 IA116 IA117 IA15 20A
P RR DOOR
1H 320A
D RR DOOR
1D 8
BC1 1BC13BC14BC19
1 7845
36
BC1 12
54 IO1 10 IO26IO216 IO27
C 8C9C13 C14 O
GR GRB
L- W
L- R
L- O
LG- B
L- W
L- R
L- O
LG- B
BR
LG
W
O W- B
R
G W- B W- B W- B
R
GGR
SB
R
P
P
L
GR
RGR
L WOY GR
L
GR
LG
BR
P12 P11
P 8 P 9 +B PCT SU SD
D U E+B PCT SU SD
D U E G GR
RRD RRU RLD RLU Y BR
GRB G GRO BR
MM From Power Source System (
See Page 62)
B 9(
A)
, B10(
B)
, B11(
C)
, B12(
D)
Body ECU
Power Window Motor
Rear LHPower Window Motor
Rear RH Power Window SW Rear LH Power Window SW Rear RH