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Operation ▶
Description Mode Conditions
Driving mode 2H 2 Wheel drive
(rear wheel)Rear-wheel drive mode. This is used under normal
or high-speed driving conditions on public roads or
highways.
4H 4 Wheel drive
(high speed)This is used under sandy, muddy or snow-covered
road conditions
4 L 4 Wheel drive
(low speed)This is used for maximum traction.
When cornering with low speed in 4WD condition,
there could be tire dragging, some
mechanical shocks and resistances in vehicle’s
drive train. These are normal conditions due to
internal resistance in the drive train when the
4WD system is properly working
Mode change2H ↔
4H 2 Wheel drive
↔4 Wheel driveShifting is possible while driving at the speed of
70 km/h or less
2H, 4H
↔ 4L 2 Wheel drive,
4 Wheel drive
(high speed)
↔4 Wheel drive
(low speed)
To make the mode change easily, stop the
vehicle on level ground and turn the mode
switch to the desired position and move the
shift lever to "N"-"R"-"N" while depressing the
brake pedal. For Automatic Transmission:
Stop the vehicle on level ground and move the
gear selector lever into the “N”
position. Turn
the switch to the desired position. -
For Manual Transmission:
Stop the vehicle on level ground and move the
gear selector lever into the “N” position.
Then turn the switch to the desired position
while depressing the clutch pedal. -
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4331-07 Track rod
- Appearance changed4221-01 Wheel carrier
assembly
- Appearance changed
4331-11 Thrust link
- Apperance changed
4511-01 Rear shock absorber
assembly
- Its operation length changed
Max. operation length: 487 mm to 500 mm
Min. operation length: 326 mm to 339.6 mm
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07-6
1) Front Suspension (Double Wishbone)
Suspension is the term given to the system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a
vehicle to its wheels and allows relative motion between the two. Suspension systems serve a dual
purpose - contributing to the vehicle's road-holding/handling and braking for good active safety and
driving pleasure, and keeping vehicle occupants comfortable and reasonably well isolated from road
noise, bumps, and vibrations, etc. These goals are generally at odds, so the tuning of suspensions
involves finding the right compromise. It is important for the suspension to keep the road wheel in contac
t
with the road surface as much as possible, because all the forces acting on the vehicle do so through
the contact patches of the tires. The suspension also protects the vehicle itself and any cargo or luggage
from damage and wear.
2) Rear Suspension (Multi Link Type)
1. OVERVIEW
Double wishbone suspension is an independent
suspension design using two (occasionally
parallel) wishbone-shaped arms to locate the
wheel. Each wishbone or arm has two mounting
points to the chassis and one joint at the knuckle.
The shock absorber and coil spring mount to the
wishbones to control vertical movement. Double
wishbone designs allow the engineer to carefully
control the motion of the wheel throughout
suspension travel, controlling such parameters as
camber angle, caster angle, toe pattern, roll
center height, scrub radius, scuff and more.
The multi-link type is used for the rear
suspension to distribute the internal force (load)
applied to the link while driving. Also, the change
in camber or toe and shock load from the road
has been minimized by optimizing the link
arrangement.
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2. FUNCTION
1) Term Definition
ABS: Anti-Lock Brake System ▶
When the brake pedal is abruptly depressed, the HECU calculates the slip ratio of each wheel based
on information received from the wheel speed sensors and controls the hydraulic module data quickly
and precisely in order to maintain the friction between the road surface and tire optimal (static friction).
Therefore, by keeping the friction between the road surface and tire optimal, it is possible to obtain
following effects: Enhanced steering stability, improved direction stability, reduced stopping distance
and etc.
EBD: Electronic brake-Force Distribution ▶
This is to detect the tire speed from the wheel speed sensor in order to supply the braking pressure to
the rear tires individually. In other words, the HECU measures the tire deceleration speed continuously
and controls the rear inlet valve on the hydraulic modulator to obtain optimal braking force as much as
possible. Thereby, stopping distance, braking effect and straight stability are improved.
ESP: Electronic Stability Program ▶
This is used to make the vehicle stabilized to recognize the emergency driving conditions, and to
control the brake for each wheels and the engine power when the brake system or acceleration will not
work any more in dangerous circumstances.
TCS: Traction Control System ▶
When the wheel is slipping due to an excessive engine torque while starting off or driving, this controls
the driving force (braking force + engine torque) in order to prevent the wheel from slipping through the
engine or brake control.
AYC: Active Yaw Control ▶
This has been developed to help a driver avoid danger of losing control of the vehicle stability due to
understeer or oversteer during cornering, which is a part of the ESP function.
HBA: Hydraulic Brake Assistant ▶
Developed based on the fact that elderly drivers depress the brake pedal too soft even when hard
braking is necessary, this an assist system to operate the HECU drive motor immediately and apply
high braking force to the wheels when the brake pedal is depressed softly and the vehicle should be
braked in emergency.
ARP: Active Rollover Protection ▶
This is a supplementary device for safety in ESP system and can help minimize the rollover accidents
by detecting a potential rollover situation through the brake and engine control when making sudden
lane change or turning sharply by adding only the software, without any separate device or switch.
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3. PRECAUTIONS
The warning lamp flashes and warning beep sounds when the ESP is operating
When the ESP operates during vehicle movement, the ESP warning lamp on the instrument
panel flashes and beep comes on every 0.1 second. The ESP system is only a supplementary
device for comfortable driving. When the vehicle exceeds its physical limits, it cannot be
controlled.
Do not rely on the system. Keep on the safe driving.
Feeling when ESP is working
When the ESP system activates, the feeling can be different depending on vehicle driving
conditions.
For example, you will feel differently when the ESP system is activated during the ABS is
operating with the brakes applied and when the brakes are not applied on a curve.
If the ESP system operates when the brake is applied, the brake pressure will be increased on
the corresponding wheel which already has braking pressure for the ESP controls.
Noise and vibration that driver feels when ESP system is operating
The ESP system may transfer noise and vibration to the driver due to the pressure changes
caused by the motor and valve operations in a very short period of time. And, keep in mind that
the output and vehicle speed could be decreased without rpm increase due to the ASR function
that controls the engine power. -
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ARP Operation
During the ARP operation, vehicle safety (rollover prevention) takes the first priority and thus,
stronger engine control is in effect. Consequently, the vehicle speed decreases rapidly, so the
driver must take caution for the vehicle may drift away from the lane. -
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09-8
Steering wheel angle sensor
Appearance change due to changed multifunction switch
4. CHANGES IN ESP
Steering wheel angle sensor changed ▶
Wheel speed sensor changed ▶
Wheel speed sensor
Front Rear Front Rear
Connector's appearance and length changed
Sensor cluster changed ▶
Sensor cluster
Appearance and its connector (6-pin → 4-pin) changed
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3) HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist System)
(1) Purpose
HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist) system helps in an emergency braking situation when the driver applies
the brake fast, but not with sufficient pressure, which leads to dangerously long braking distance. ECU
recognizes the attempt at full braking and transmits the signal calling for full brake pressure from the
hydraulic booster. An inexperienced, elderly or physically weak driver may suffer from the accident by
not fully pressing the brake pedal when hard braking is required
under emergency. The HBA System increases the braking force under urgent situations to enhance
the inputted braking force from the driver.
Based on the fact that some drivers depress the brake pedal too soft even under when hard braking is
necessary, the HECU system is a safety supplementary system that builds high braking force during
initial braking according to pressure value of the brake pressure sensor and the pressure changes of
the pressure sensor intervals.
When the system is designed to apply high braking force when brake pedal is depressed softly by an
elderly or physically weak driver, the vehicle will make abrupt stopping under normal braking situation
due to high braking pressure at each wheels.
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(2) Operation
The brake pressure value and the changed value of the pressure sensor are the conditions in which
the HBA System operates. There are 2 pressure sensors under the master cylinder. When the ESP
ECU system determines that emergency braking is present, the pump operates, the brake fluid in the
master cylinder is sent to the pump and the braking pressure is delivered to the wheels via the inlet
valves.
If the drive depress the brake pedal slowly, the pressure change is not high. In this case, only the
conventional brake system with booster is activated.