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COMPONENT PARTS
Unit Description
Combination meter Controls the following with the signals received from each unit via CAN communication and the signals
from switches and sensors:
• Speedometer
• Tachometer
• Engine coolant temperature gauge
• Fuel gauge
• Warning lamps
• Indicator lamps
• Meter illumination control
• Meter effect function
• Information display
Meter control switch Transmits the following signals to the combination meter:
• Trip reset switch signal
• Illumination control switch signal (+)
• Illumination control switch signal ( −)
ECM Transmits the following signals to the combination meter via CAN communication:
• Engine speed signal
• Engine coolant temperature signal
• Engine oil pressure warning signal
• Fuel consumption monitor signal
ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) Transmits the vehicle speed signal to the combination meter via CAN communication.
Power steering control module Transmits the EPS signal to the combination meter via CAN communication.
BCM Transmits the following signals to the combination meter via CAN communication:
• Tire pressure information
• Position light request signal
• Low tire pressure warning lamp signal
• Door switch signal
• Trunk lamp switch signal
TCM Receives the O/D OFF switch signal from the combination meter via CAN communication.
Transmits the O/D OFF indicator request signal to the combination meter via CAN communication.
CVT shift selector switch
(overdrive co ntrol switch)
(with QR25DE) Transmits the O/D OFF switch signal to the combination meter
Fuel level sensor unit Transmits the fuel level sensor signal to the combination meter.
Seat belt buckle switch LH
(RH similar) Transmits the seat belt buckle switch LH signal to the combination meter.
Air bag diagnosis sensor unit Transmits the following signals to the combination meter:
• Seat belt buckle switch RH signal
• Air bag warning indicator
Engine oil pressure sensor Transmits the engine oil pressure sensor signal to the ECM.
Ambient sensor Transmits the ambient sensor signal to the IPDM E/R.
A/C auto amp. • Receives the ambient sensor signal from the IPDM E/R (with auto A/C).
• Transmits the ambient sensor signal to the combination meter via CAN communication.
Parking brake switch Transmits the parking brake switch signal to the combination meter.
Washer fluid level switch Transmits the washer fluid level switch signal to the combination meter.
Steering switch Transmits the following signals to the information display:
• Display signal
• Menu up signal
• Menu down signal
• Enter signal
• Back signal
IPDM E/R • Receives the ambient sensor signal from the ambient sensor.
• Transmits the ambient sensor signal to the combination meter (without auto A/C).
• Transmits the ambient sensor signal to the A/C auto amp (with auto A/C).
Brake fluid level switch Transmits the brake fluid level switch signal to the combination meter.
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METER SYSTEM : System DiagramINFOID:0000000009461671
METER SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009461672
COMBINATION METER
• The combination meter receives signals from switches, sensors and modules to control the following func-
tions:
- Speedometer/tchometer
- Warning lamps
- Indicator lamps
- Meter illumination control
- Meter effect function
- Information display
• The combination meter has an integrated buzzer that is activated when it receives a signal from the BCM via
CAN communication. Refer to WCS-6, "WARNING CHIME SYST EM : System Description"
for further
details.
• The combination meter includes an on-board diagnosis function.
• The combination meter can be diagnosed with CONSULT.
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TACHOMETER : System Diagram
INFOID:0000000009461677
TACHOMETER : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009461678
The crank position sensor sends a crankshaft positi on signal to the ECM. The ECM provides an engine speed
signal to the combination meter via CAN communication lines.
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE : System DiagramINFOID:0000000009461679
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009461680
The engine coolant temperature sensor sends an engine coolant temperature signal to the ECM. The ECM
provides an engine coolant temperature signal to t he combination meter via CAN communication lines.
The engine coolant temperature gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature.
FUEL GAUGE
FUEL GAUGE : System DiagramINFOID:0000000009461681
FUEL GAUGE : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009461682
The fuel level sensor unit sends a variable resistor signal to the combination meter. The fuel gauge indicates
the approximate fuel level in the fuel tank.
MASTER WARNING LAMP
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The LOOSE FUEL CAP message will display in the information display when the fuel-filler cap is not tightened
correctly. The message will turn off as soon as the EC M detects the fuel-filler cap is properly tightened. The
ECM provides a loose fuel cap signal to the combination meter via CAN communication.
LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING
This warning appears when the BCM detects low inflati on pressure or a system malfunction. The BCM sends
a signal to the combination meter via CAN communication to illuminate the low tire pressure warning lamp. In
addition, a warning message will be displayed in the vehicle information display.
DOOR OPEN WARNING
This warning appears when the ignition switch is ON and the door is open. The BCM receives a door switch
signal from the door open door switch. The BCM sends t he door switch signal to the combination meter via
CAN communication lines.
TRUNK OPEN WARNING
This warning appears when the ignition switch is ON and the trunk is opened. The BCM receives a trunk lamp
switch signal from the trunk lamp switch. The BCM s ends the trunk lamp switch signal to the combination
meter via CAN communication.
LOW FUEL WARNING
This warning appears when the fuel level in the fuel tank is less than approximately 4 US gal (15 L, 3.3 Imp
gal). A variable resistor signal is supplied to the combi nation meter from the fuel level sensor unit to determine
the amount of fuel in the fuel tank.
LOW WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID WARNING
When the windshield washer fluid level is low, the was her fluid level switch provides a ground signal to the
combination meter and the warning is displayed. Once fluid is added, the switch opens and the warning is no
longer displayed.
RELEASE PARKING BRAKE WARNING
When the parking brake is applied, the parking brake switch provides a ground signal to the combination
meter. When the vehicle speed is greater than 4 MPH (7 km/h), the message is displayed and the warning
chime sounds.
SHIFT POSITION INDICATOR
Displays the position of the shift selector based on signals received from TCM via CAN communication.
LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING
The low oil pressure warning appears in the information display when the combination meter receives a low
engine oil pressure signal from the ECM via CAN communication.
WARNING CHECK INDICATION
The combination meter can cause an interrupt on the information display to indicate a warning, based on sig-
nals received from each unit and switch.
Refer to Owner’s Manual for additional information display items.
COMPASS
COMPASS : DescriptionINFOID:0000000009461691
DESCRIPTION
With the ignition switch in the ON position, and the mode (N) switch
ON, the compass display will indicate the direction the vehicle is
heading.
Vehicle direction is displayed as follows:
• N: north
• E: east
• S: south
•W: west
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (METER)
FUEL W/L
[On/Off] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of low-fuel warning message.
WASHER W/L
[On/Off] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of low washer fluid warning message.
AIR PRES W/L
[ON/OFF] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of tire pressure warning lamp.
KEY G/Y W/L
[On/Off] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of key green warning lamp.
EPS W/L
[On/Off] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of EPS warning indicator.
LCD Displays the value of Intelligent Key system message indication.
ACC SET SPEED
[Off, km/h or mph] Displays OFF or SET vehicle speed status in the information display.
ACC UNIT
[On/Off] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of display unit in the information display.
SHIFT IND
[P, R, N, D, DS] Displays [P, R, N, D, DS] shift selector position.
FUEL CAP W/L
[On/Off] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of loose fuel cap warning message.
O/D OFF SW
[ON/OFF] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of O/D OFF switch.
M RANGE SW
[On/Off] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of manual mode switch.
NM RANGE SW
[On/Off] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of non-manual mode switch.
AT SFT UP SW
[On/Off] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of manual mode shift up switch.
AT SFT DWN SW
[On/Off] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of manual mode shift down switch.
ST SFT UP SW
[On/Off] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of paddle shift up switch.
ST SFT DWN SW
[On/Off] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of paddle shift down switch.
PKB SW
[On/Off] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of parking brake switch.
BUCKLE SW
[ON/OFF] Status of seat belt buckle switch (LH).
BRAKE OIL SW
[On/Off] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of brake fluid level switch.
PASS BUCKLE SW
[ON/OFF] Status of passenger seat belt buckle switch (RH).
DISTANCE
[Mi] or [km] Displays distance to empty.
OUTSIDE TEMP
[ ° F or °C] Displaysthe ambient air temperature which is input from the ambient sensor.
FUEL LOW SIG
[On/Off] Displays [ON/OFF] condition
of low-fuel warning signal.
BUZZER
[On/Off] XBuzzer status (in the combination meter) is detected from the buzzer output signal
received from each unit via CAN communication and the warning output condition
of the combination meter.
BSW IND
[ON/OFF] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of BSW warning indicator message in the informa-
tion display.
Display item [Unit]
MAIN
SIGNALS Description
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COMBINATION METER
ECU DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION
COMBINATION METER
Reference ValueINFOID:0000000009461694
VALUES ON THE DIAGNOSIS TOOL
Monitor Item Condition Value/Status
SPEED METER
[mph or km/h] Ignition switch ON While driving
Input value of vehicle speed signal
(CAN communication signal)
SPEED OUTPUT
[mph or km/h] Ignition switch ON While driving Output value of vehicle speed sig-
nal (CAN communication signal)
ODO OUTPUT
[mph or km/h] Ignition switch ON — Output value of odometer signal
(CAN communication signal)
TACHO METER
[rpm] Ignition switch ON Engine running
Input value of engine speed signal
(CAN communication signal)
FUEL METER
[L] Ignition switch ON — Input value of fuel level sensor sig-
nal
W TEMP METER
[ ° F] or [ °C] Ignition switch ON — Input value of engine coolant tem-
perature signal (CAN communica-
tion signal)
ABS W/L Ignition switch ON ABS warning lamp ON On
ABS warning lamp OFF Off
VDC/TCS IND Ignition switch ON VDC OFF indica
tor lamp ON On
VDC OFF indicato r lamp OFF Off
SLIP IND Ignition switch ON VDC warning lamp ON On
VDC warning lamp OFF Off
BRAKE W/L Ignition switch ON Brake warning lamp ON On
Brake warning lamp OFF Off
DOOR W/L Ignition switch ON Door open warning ON On
Other than the above Off
TRUNK/GLAS-H Ignition switch ON Trunk open warning ON On
Trunk open warning OFF Off
HI-BEAM IND Ignition switch ON High beam indicator lamp ON On
High beam indicator lamp OFF Off
TURN IND Ignition switch ON Turn signal indicator lamp ON On
Turn signal indicator lamp OFF Off
LIGHT IND Ignition switch ON Tail lamp indicator lamp ON On
Tail lamp indicator lamp OFF Off
FR FOG IND Ignition switch ON Front fog lamp indicator lamp ON On
Front fog lamp indicator lamp OFF Off
OIL W/L Ignition switch ON Oil pressure warning On
Oil pressure warning Off
MIL Ignition switch ON Malfunction indicator lamp ON On
Malfunction indicator lamp OFF Off
CRUISE IND Ignition switch ON CRUISE indicator ON On
CRUISE indicator OFF Off
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COMBINATION METER
TERMINAL LAYOUT
PHYSICAL VALUES
ST SFT DWN SW Ignition switch ON Paddle shifter operated in down position On
Other than the above Off
PKB SW Ignition switch ON Parking brake switch ON On
Parking brake switch OFF Off
BUCKLE SW Ignition switch ON Driver seat belt not fastened On
Driver seat belt fastened Off
EPS W/L Ignition switch ON EPS warning lamp ON On
EPS warning lamp OFF Off
BRAKE OIL SW Ignition switch ON Brake fluid level switch ON On
Brake fluid level switch OFF Off
PASS BUCKLE SW Ignition switch ON Passenger seat belt not fastened On
Passenger seat belt fastened Off
DISTANCE
[mile] or [km] Ignition switch ON — Distance to empty
OUTSIDE TEMP
[ ° F] or [ °C] Ignition switch ON — Displays the ambient air tempera-
ture which is input from the ambient
sensor
BUZZER Ignition switch ON Buzzer ON On
Buzzer OFF Off
TPMS MALF Ignition switch ON Low tire pressure
warning lamp ON On
Low tire pressure warning lamp OFF Off
BSW IND Ignition switch ON BSW indicator ON On
BSW indicator OFF Off
LDW IND Ignition switch ON LDW indicator ON On
LDW indicator OFF Off
Monitor Item Condition Value/Status
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1
(B) Ground Ground Input Ignition
switch
OFF — Battery voltage
2
(B) Ground Ground Input Ignition
switch
ON — Battery voltage
3
(P) Ground Steering switch input 1 — — — —
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(R) Ground Steering switch input 2 — — — —
5
(P) Ground ACC — Ignition
switch
ON Ignition switch ACC or ON
power supply Battery voltage
6
(G) Ground Security signal Input Ignition
switch
ON Security indicator ON 0 V
Security indicator OFF 12 V
7
(R) Ground Air bag signal Input Ignition
switch
ON Air bag warning lamp
ON —
Air bag warning lamp
OFF —
8
(W) Ground
Passenger seat belt warn-
ing signal InputIgnition
switch
ON Fastened 12 V
Unfastened 0 V
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(V) Ground Seat belt buckle switch sig-
nal (driver seat) InputIgnition
switch
ON Fastened 12 V
Unfastened 0 V
11
(R) Ground Alternator signal Input Ignition
switch
ON Charge warning lamp ON 2 V
Charge warning lamp OFF Battery voltage
12
(G) Ground Parking brake switch signal Input Ignition
switch
ON Parking brake applied 0 V
Parking brake released 12 V
18
(BR) Ground AC PD cut Input Ignition
switch
ON Signal ON 0 V
Signal OFF 5 V
21
(BR) —Ignition — Ignition
switch
ON or
START —12 V
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(G) — Battery power supply — Ignition
switch
OFF —Battery voltage
23
(GR) Ground Illumination control output
signal —Ignition
switch
ON —0 V
24
(W) Ground Steering switch ground — Ignition
switch
ON —0 V
25
(BR) Ground Brake fluid level switch Input Ignition
switch
ON Brake fluid level low 0 V
Brake fluid level normal Battery voltage
26
(R) Ground Fuel level sensor ground — Ignition
switch
ON —0 V
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(W) Ground Fuel level sensor signal — — — —
30
(L) Ground Ambient sensor signal
(without auto A/C) InputIgnition
switch
ON —
0-5 V
(based on ambient temperature)
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(Wire color) Description
ConditionVa l u e
(Approx.)
+ – Signal name Input/
Output
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