BRC-1
BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
F BRAKES
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BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
VDC/TCS/ABS
PRECAUTIONS ..................................................... ..... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ............................................................. ..... 3
Precautions for Brake System ............................. ..... 3
Precautions for Brake Control ............................. ..... 3
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 5
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 5
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 5
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ........................................ ..... 6
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Posi-
tion ...................................................................... ..... 6
Calibration of Decel G Sensor (AWD Models) .... ..... 7
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ....................................... ..... 8
System Diagram .................................................. ..... 8
Functions ............................................................. ..... 8
VDC .................................................................. ..... 8
TCS .................................................................. ..... 8
ABS .................................................................. ..... 9
EBD .................................................................. ..... 9
Fail-Safe Function ............................................... ..... 9
VDC / TCS SYSTEM ........................................ ..... 9
ABS, EBD SYSTEM ......................................... ..... 9
Hydraulic Circuit Diagram ................................... ... 10
CAN Communication ........................................... ... 10
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ................................. ... 10
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ......................................... ....11
Fail-Safe Function ............................................... .... 11
VDC/TCS SYSTEM .......................................... .... 11
ABS, EBD SYSTEM ......................................... .... 11
How to Proceed with Diagnosis .......................... .... 11
BASIC CONCEPT ............................................ .... 11
DIAGNOSIS FLOWCHART ............................. ... 12
ASKING COMPLAINTS ................................... ... 13
EXAMPLE OF DIAGNOSIS SHEET ................ ... 13
Component Installation Location ......................... ... 14
Schematic ........................................................... ... 15
Wiring Diagram — VDC — .................................. ... 16
Control Unit Input/Output Signal Standard .......... ... 22 REFERENCE VALUE FROM CONSULT-II ......
... 22
CONSULT-II Functions (VDC) ............................. ... 24
CONSULT-II MAIN FUNCTION ........................ ... 24
CONSULT-II SETTING PROCEDURE ............. ... 24
Self-Diagnosis ..................................................... ... 25
DESCRIPTION ................................................. ... 25
OPERATION PROCEDURE ............................. ... 25
ERASE MEMORY ............................................ ... 25
DISPLAY ITEM LIST ........................................ ... 26
Data Monitor ........................................................ ... 29
OPERATION PROCEDURE ............................. ... 29
DISPLAY ITEM LIST ........................................ ... 29
Active Test ........................................................... ... 31
OPERATION PROCEDURE ............................. ... 31
TEST ITEM ....................................................... ... 32
For Fast and Accurate Diagnosis ........................ ... 33
PRECAUTIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS .................. ... 33
Basic Inspection .................................................. ... 34
BRAKE FLUID AMOUNT, LEAKS, AND BRAKE
PADS INSPECTION ......................................... ... 34
POWER SYSTEM TERMINAL LOOSENESS
AND BATTERY INSPECTION .......................... ... 34
ABS WARNING LAMP, VDC OFF INDICATOR
LAMP, SLIP INDICATOR LAMP AND BRAKE
WARNING LAMP INSPECTION ...................... ... 34
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYSTEM ................. ... 36
Wheel Sensor Circuit ........................................... ... 36
Engine System .................................................... ... 38
VDC/TCS/ABS Control Unit Circuit ..................... ... 38
Pressure Sensor Circuit ....................................... ... 39
Steering Angle Sensor Circuit .............................. ... 40
Yaw Rate/Side G Sensor (2WD Models), Yaw Rate/
Side/Decel G Sensor (AWD Models) Circuit ........ ... 41
Solenoid and VDC Change-Over Valve Circuit ... ... 43
Actuator Motor Circuit .......................................... ... 44
ABS Actuator and Electric Unit (Control Unit) Power
Supply and Ground Circuit .................................. ... 45
Stop Lamp Switch Circuit ..................................... ... 47
Brake Fluid Level Switch Circuit .......................... ... 48
When “ST ANG SEN SIGNAL” Appears on Self-
BRC-8
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONPFP:00000
System DiagramNFS000N3
FunctionsNFS000N4
VDC
In addition to the TCS/ABS function, the driver steering amount and brake operation amount are detected
from steering angle sensor and pressure sensor, and the vehicle's driving status (amount of under steer-
ing / over steering) is determined from information from G sensor, wheel sensor, etc., and this information
is used to improve vehicle stability by controlling the braking and engine power to all four wheels.
SLIP indicator lamp flashes to inform the driver of VDC operation.
During VDC operation, body and brake pedal lightly vibrate and mechanical noises may be heard. This is
normal.
ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp might turn on when vehicle is sub-
ject to strong shaking or large vibration, such as when vehicle is on a turn table, a ship or a steep slope
such as bank while engine is running. In this case, restart engine on a normal road, and if ABS warning
lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp turn off, there is no malfunction.
TCS
The wheel spin of the drive wheels is detected by ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) from the
wheel speed signals from four wheels, so if wheel spin occurs, drive wheel right and left brake fluid pres-
sure control and engine fuel cut are performed while throttle value is restricted to reduce the engine
torque and decrease the amount of wheel spin. In addition, the degree throttle is opened is controlled to
achieve the optimum engine torque.
Depending on road circumstances, the driver may have a sluggish feel. This is normal, because the opti-
mum traction has the highest priority under TCS operation.
TCS may be activated any time vehicle suddenly accelerates, suddenly down/upshifts, or is driven on a
road with a varying surface friction coefficient.
During TCS operation, it informs a driver of system operation by flashing SLIP indicator lamp.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BRC-27
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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FR LH IN ABS SOL
[C1120] Circuit of front LH IN ABS solenoid is open or shorted, or control line is
open or shorted to power supply or ground.
BRC-43, "
Solenoid and VDC
Change-Over Valve Circuit"
FR LH OUT ABS SOL
[C1121] Circuit of front LH OUT ABS solenoid is open or shorted, or control line
is open or shorted to power supply or ground.
FR RH IN ABS SOL
[C1122] Circuit of front RH IN ABS solenoid is open or shorted, or control line is
open or shorted to power supply or ground.
FR RH OUT ABS SOL
[C1123] Circuit of front RH OUT ABS solenoid is open or shorted, or control line
is open or shorted to power supply or ground.
RR LH IN ABS SOL
[C1124] Circuit of rear LH IN ABS solenoid is open or shorted, or control line is
open or shorted to power supply or ground.
RR LH OUT ABS SOL
[C1125] Circuit of rear LH OUT ABS solenoid is open or shorted, or control line
is open or shorted to power supply or ground.
RR RH IN ABS SOL
[C1126] Circuit of rear RH IN ABS solenoid is open or shorted, or control line is
open or shorted to power supply or ground.
RR RH OUT ABS SOL
[C1127] Circuit of rear RH OUT ABS solenoid is open or shorted, or control line
is open or shorted to power supply or ground.
CV1
[C1164] Primary side VDC switch-over solenoid valve 1 (cut valve 1) is open or
shorted, or control line is open or shorted to power supply or ground.
CV2
[C1165] Secondary side VDC switch-over solenoid valve 2 (cut valve 2) is open
or shorted, or control line is open or shorted to power supply or ground.
SV1
[C1166] Primary side VDC switch-over solenoid valve 1 (suction valve 1) is
open or shorted, or control line is open or shorted to power supply or
ground.
SV2
[C1167] Secondary side VDC switch-over solenoid valve 2 (suction valve 2) is
open or shorted, or control line is open or shorted to power supply or
ground.
ACTUATOR RLY
[C1140] (Note 3)
Actuator solenoid valve relay is ON, even if control unit sends off sig-
nal.
Actuator solenoid valve relay is OFF, even if control unit sends on
signal. BRC-44, "
Actuator Motor Cir-
cuit"
PRESS SEN CIRCUIT
[C1142] Pressure sensor signal line is open or shorted, or sensor power volt-
age is unusual, or pressure sensor is malfunctioning. BRC-39, "Pressure Sensor Cir-
cuit"
ST ANG SEN CIRCUIT
[C1143] Neutral position of steering angle sensor is dislocated, or steering
angle sensor is malfunctioning. BRC-40, "Steering Angle Sen-
sor Circuit"
ST ANG SEN SIGNAL
[C1144] Neutral position correction of steering angle sensor is not finished. BRC-6, "Adjustment of Steer-
ing Angle Sensor Neutral Posi-
tion"
YAW RATE SENSOR
[C1145] Yaw rate sensor has generated an error, or yaw rate sensor signal line
is open or shorted. BRC-41, "
Yaw Rate/Side G
Sensor (2WD Models), Yaw
Rate/Side/Decel G Sensor
(AWD Models) Circuit"
SIDE G-SEN CIRCUIT
[C1146] Side G sensor is malfunctioning, or signal line of side G sensor is open
or shorted. BRC-41, "
Yaw Rate/Side G
Sensor (2WD Models), Yaw
Rate/Side/Decel G Sensor
(AWD Models) Circuit"
BR FLUID LEVEL LOW
[C1155] Brake fluid level drops or circuit between ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) and brake fluid level switch is open or shorted. BRC-48, "Brake Fluid Level
Switch Circuit"
ST ANG SEN COM CIR
[C1156] CAN communication line or steering angle sensor has generated an
error. BRC-40, "
Steering Angle Sen-
sor Circuit"
BRC-50, "CAN Communication
Circuit"
Self-diagnostic item Malfunction detecting condition Check system
DRIVE BELTS EM-15
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DRIVE BELTSPFP:02117
Checking Drive BeltsNBS003FZ
WARNING:
Be sure to perform when engine is stopped.
1. Inspect belts for cracks, fraying, wear and oil. If necessary, replace.
2. Inspect drive belt deflection or tension at a point on belt midway between pulleys.
Inspection should be done only when engine is cold, or over
30 minutes after engine is stopped.
Measure the belt tension with belt tension gauge (Commercial
service tool: BT3373-F or equivalent) at points marked
shown in the figure.
When measuring the deflection, apply 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) at
the marked point.
Adjust if the belt deflection exceeds the limit or if the belt ten-
sion is not within specifications.
CAUTION:
When checking the belt deflection or the tension immediately after installation, first adjust it to
the specified value. Then, after turning crankshaft two turns or more, re-adjust to the specified
value to avoid variation in deflection between pulleys.
Tighten idler pulley lock nut by hand and measure the deflection or the tension without loose-
ness.
Belt Deflection and Tension
*: If belt tension gauge cannot be installed at check points shown, check drive belt tension at different location on belt.
Tension AdjustmentNBS003G0
CAUTION:
When belt is replaced with a new one, adjust it to value for “New belt” to accommodate for insuffi-
cient adaptability with pulley grooves.
When deflection or tension of belt being used exceeds “Limit”, adjust it to value for “After adjust-
ment”.
When checking belt deflection or tension immediately after installation, first adjust it to the speci-
fied value. Then, after turning crankshaft two turns or more, re-adjust to the specified value to
avoid variation in deflection between pulleys.
When installing belt, make sure that it is correctly engaged with pulley grooves.
Keep engine oil, working fluid and engine coolant away from belt and pulley grooves.
Do not twist or bend belt excessively.
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Items Deflection adjustment Unit: mm (in) Tension adjustment* Unit: N (kg, lb)
Used belt New belt Used belt
New belt
Limit After adjustment Limit After adjustment
Alternator and
power steering
oil pump belt 7 (0.28)
4 - 5
(0.16 - 0.20) 3.5 - 4.5
(0.138 - 0.177) 294 (30, 66) 730 - 818
(74.5 - 83.4, 164 - 184) 838 - 926
(85.5 - 94.5, 188 - 208)
A/C compressor
belt 12 (0.47) 9 - 10
(0.35 - 0.39) 8 - 9
(0.31 - 0.35) 196 (20, 44) 348 - 436
(35.5 - 44.5, 78 - 98) 470 - 559
(47.9 - 57.0, 106 - 126)
Applied pushing
force 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) —
Portion
Belt tightening method for adjustment
Alternator and power steering oil pump belt Adjusting bolt on idler pulley
A/C compressor belt Adjusting bolt on idler pulley
FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE EM-63
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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The followings are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak.
Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS" .
Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
–Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at connection points.
–Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside chain tensioner drops after removal/installation, slack in guide may generate a
pounding noise during and just after the engine start. However, this does not indicate an unusualness.
Noise will stop after hydraulic pressure rises.
Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, or any oil/fluids including engine oil
and engine coolant.
Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.
After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid. power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc. Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
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TIMING CHAIN
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c. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt.
d. Turn crankshaft pulley bolt 90 degree clockwise (angle tighten- ing).
CAUTION:
Check the tightening angle by using the angle wrench
[SST]. Avoid judgement by visual inspection without SST.
Check tightening angle indicated on the angle wrench indica-
tor plate.
e. Rotate crankshaft pulley in normal direction (clockwise when viewed from front) to confirm it turns smoothly.
19. For the following operations, perform steps in the reverse order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak.
Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS" .
Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
–Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at connection points.
–Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside chain tensioner drops after removal/installation, slack in guide may generate a
pounding noise during and just after the engine start. However, this does not indicate an unusualness.
Noise will stop after hydraulic pressure rises.
Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, or any oil/fluids including engine oil
and engine coolant.
Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.
After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid. power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.
: 44.1 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)
PBIC3821E
Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
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Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid. power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.
Va l v e C l e a r a n c eNBS003GS
INSPECTION
Perform inspection as follows after removal, installation or replacement of camshaft or valve-related parts, or if
there is unusual engine conditions regarding valve clearance.
In cases of removing/installing or replacing camshaft and valve-
related parts, or of unusual engine conditions due to changes in
valve clearance (found malfunctions during stating, idling or causing
noise), perform inspection as follows:
1. Remove rocker covers (right and left bank). Refer to EM-51, "
ROCKER COVER" .
2. Measure the valve clearance as follows:
a. Set No. 1 cylinder at TDC of its compression stroke.
Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise to align timing mark
(grooved line without color) with timing indicator.
Make sure that intake and exhaust cam nose on No. 1 cylin-
der (engine front side of right bank) are located as shown in
the figure.
If not, turn crankshaft one revolution (360 degrees) and align
as shown in the figure.
Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
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e. Turn all cylinder head bolts 90 degrees clockwise (angle tighten- ing).
CAUTION:
Check the tightening angle by using the angle wrench
(SST). Avoid judgment by visual inspection without SST.
Check tightening angle indicated on the angle wrench indica-
tor plate.
f. Turn all cylinder head bolts 90 degrees clockwise again (angle tightening).
4. After installing cylinder head, measure distance between front end faces of cylinder block and cylinder head (left and right
banks).
If measured value is out of the standard, re-install cylinder
head.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases leak.
Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-12, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .
Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
–Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at connection points.
–Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids
including engine oil and engine coolant.
Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.
After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid. power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.
PBIC0888E
Standard : 14.1 - 14.9 mm (0.555 - 0.587 in)
EMQ0662D
Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gases — Leakage —