SYSTEMBRC-13
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VALVE OPERATION (VDC AND TCS FUNCTIONS)
The control unit built in the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) controls fluid pressure of the brake cal-
ipers by operating each valve.
VDC and TCS Functions are Operating (Pressure Increases)
Component Signal description
Steering angle sensor Transmits the steering an
gle sensor signal to ABS actuator an d electric unit (control unit) via
CAN communication.
ECM Transmits the following signals to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN commu-
nication.
• Accelerator pedal position signal
• Engine speed signal
• Target throttle position signal
TCM Transmits the current gear positi
on signal to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via
CAN communication.
Combination meter Transmits the following signals to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN commu-
nication.
• Brake fluid level switch signal
• Parking brake switch signal
Receives the foll owing signals from ABS actuator and elec tric unit (control unit) via CAN com-
munication.
• ABS warning lamp signal
• Brake warning lamp signal
• VDC OFF indicator lamp signal
• SLIP indicator lamp signal
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Name Not activated Pressure increases
Cut valve 1 Power supply is not supplied (open) Power supply is supplied (close)
Cut valve 2 Power supply is not supplied (open) Power supply is supplied (close)
Suction valve 1 Power supply is not supplied (close) Power supply is supplied (open)
Suction valve 2 Power supply is not supplied (close) Power supply is supplied (open)
ABS IN valve Power supp ly is not supplied (open) Power supp ly is not supplied (open)
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BRC-16
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Front RH brake caliper• Since the suction valve 1 and the ABS OUT valve are closed and the cut valve 1 and the ABS IN valve are
open, the fluid pressure applied on the front RH brake ca liper is reduced by supplying the fluid pressure to
the master cylinder via the ABS IN valve and the cut valv e 1. The pressurization for the right caliper is con-
trolled separately from the left caliper.
Front LH brake caliper
• Since the suction valve 2 and the ABS OUT valve are closed and the cut valve 2 and the ABS IN valve are open, the fluid pressure applied on the front LH brake caliper is reduced by supplying the fluid pressure to
the master cylinder via the ABS IN valve and the cut valv e 2. The pressurization for the left caliper is con-
trolled separately from the right caliper.
Rear RH brake caliper
• Since the suction valve 2 and the ABS OUT valve are closed and the cut valve 2 and the ABS IN valve are open, the fluid pressure applied on the rear RH brake ca liper is reduced by supplying the fluid pressure to
the master cylinder via the ABS IN valve and the cut valv e 2. The pressurization for the right caliper is con-
trolled separately from the left caliper.
Rear LH brake caliper• Since the suction valve 1 and the ABS OUT valve are closed and the cut valve 1 and the ABS IN valve are open, the fluid pressure applied on the rear LH brake cali per is reduced by supplying the fluid pressure to the
master cylinder via the ABS IN valve and the cut valve 1. The pressurization for the left caliper is controlled
separately from the right caliper.
Component Parts and Function
VALVE OPERATION (ABS AND EBD FUNCTIONS)
The control unit built into the ABS act uator and electric unit (control unit) controls fluid pressure of the brake
calipers by operating each valve.
ABS IN valve Power supply is not supplied (open) Power supply is not supplied (open)
ABS OUT valve Power supply is not supplied (close) Power supply is not supplied (close)
Each brake caliper (fluid pressure) — Pressure decreases Name Not activated During pressure decreases
Component Function
Pump Returns the brake fluid reserved in reservoir to master cylinder by reducing pressure.
Motor Activates the pu mp according to signals from ABS actuator and el ectric unit (control unit).
Cut valve 1
Cut valve 2 Shuts off the ordinary brake line from master cylinder.
Suction valve 1
Suction valve 2 Supplies the brake fluid from master cylinder to the pump.
ABS IN valve Switches the fluid pressure line to increase or hold according to signals from control unit.
ABS OUT valve Switches the fluid pressure li ne to increase, hold or decrease according to si gnals from control unit.
Return check valve Returns the brake fluid from brake caliper to master cylinder by bypassing orifice of each valve when
brake is released.
Reservoir Temporarily reserves the brake fluid drained from brake caliper, so that pressure efficiently decreas-
es when decreasing pressure of brake caliper.
Pressure sensor Detects the brak e fluid pressure and transmits signal to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).
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BRC-22
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SYSTEM
CONDITIONS FOR INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION
• Turns ON when VDC and TCS functions are switched to
non-operational status (OFF) by VDC OFF switch.
• Turns ON when ignition switch turns ON and turns OF F when the system is normal, for bulb check purposes.
CONDITIONS FOR WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION
Turns ON when ignition switch turns ON and turns OFF when the system is normal, for bulb check purposes.
Component Function
Pump Returns the brake fluid reserved in reservoir to master cylinder by reducing pressure.
Motor Activates the pu mp according to signals from ABS actuator and el ectric unit (control unit).
Cut valve 1
Cut valve 2 Shuts off the ordinary brake line from master cylinder.
Suction valve 1
Suction valve 2 Supplies the brake fluid from master cylinder to the pump.
ABS IN valve Switches the fluid pressure line to increase or hold according to signals from control unit.
ABS OUT valve Switches the fluid pressure li ne to increase, hold or decrease according to si gnals from control unit.
Return check valve Returns the brake fluid from brake caliper to master cylinder by bypassing orifice of each valve when
brake is released.
Reservoir Temporarily reserves the brake fluid drained from brake caliper, so that pressure efficiently decreas-
es when decreasing pressure of brake caliper.
Pressure sensor Detects the brak e fluid pressure and transmits signal to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).
Condition (status) VDC OFF indicator lamp SLIP indicator lamp
Ignition switch OFF OFF OFF
For approx. 1 second after the ignition switch
is turned ON ON ON
Approx. 1 second after ignition switch is
turned ON (when the system is in normal op-
eration) OFF OFF
When VDC OFF switch is ON (VDC function
and TCS function are OFF) ON OFF
VDC function is malfunctioning OFF ON
TCS function is malfunctioning OFF ON
Condition (status) ABS warning lamp Brake warning lamp
Ignition switch OFF OFF OFF
For approx. 1 second after the ignition switch
is turned ON ON ON
Approx. 1 second after ignition switch is
turned ON (when the system is in normal op-
eration) OFF OFF
After engine starts OFF OFF
When parking brake operates (parking brake
switch ON) OFF ON
When brake fluid is less than the specified
level (brake fluid level switch ON) OFF ON
When vacuum sensor is malfunctioning OFF ON
VDC function is malfunctioning OFF OFF
TCS function is malfunctioning OFF OFF
ABS function is malfunctioning ON OFF
EBD function is malfunctioning ON ON
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SYSTEMBRC-23
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VDC/TCS/ABS : VDC FunctionINFOID:0000000009463753
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
• Side slip or tail slip may occur while driving on a slippery road or intending an urgent evasive driving maneu- ver. VDC function detects side slip status using each s ensor when side slip or tail slip is about to occur and
improves vehicle stability by brake c ontrol and engine output control during driving.
• In addition to ABS function, EBD function and TCS functi on, target side slip amount is calculated according
to steering operation amount from steering angle sensor. By comparing this information with vehicle side slip
amount that is calculated from information from yaw rate/side G sensor and wheel sensor, vehicle driving
conditions (conditions of understeer or oversteer) are judged and vehicle stability is improved by brake force
control on all 4 wheels and engine output control.
• VDC function can be switched to non-operational status (OFF) by operating VDC OFF switch. In this case,
VDC OFF indicator lamp turns ON.
• Control unit portion automatically improves driving st ability by performing brake force control as well as
engine output control, by transmitting drive signal to actuator portion according to difference between target
side slip amount and vehicle side slip amount
Brake limited slip differential (BLSD) function
is malfunctioning OFF OFF
VDC function is operating OFF OFF
TCS function is operating OFF OFF Condition (status) ABS warnin
g lamp Brake warning lamp
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JSFIA0672GB
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BRC-24
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• Brake force control function
at braking hard detects driver′s brake operations with the pressure sensor,
judges a brake booster ′s maximum brake power function by using information from the vacuum sensor, and
enhances more powerful braking force by controlling brakes of four wheels.
• VDC warning lamp blinks while VDC function is in operati on and indicates to the driver that the function is in
operation.
• CONSULT can be used to diagnose the system.
• Fail-safe function is adopted. When a malfunction occurs in VDC function, the control is suspended for VDC
function and TCS function. However, ABS functi on and EBD function operate normally. Refer to BRC-41,
"Fail-safe".
INPUT SIGNAL AND OUTPUT SIGNAL
Major signal transmission between each unit via communication lines is shown in the following table.
OPERATION CHARACTERISTICS
VDC Function That Prevents Oversteer Tendency
• During cornering, brake force (brake fluid pressu re) is applied on front wheel and rear wheel on the outer
side of turn. Momentum is generated directing the vehicle toward the outer side of the turn. Oversteer is pre-
vented.
• Changing driving lane on a slippery road, when there may be a tendency to oversteer, engine output is con- trolled as well as brake force (brake fluid pr essure) of 4 wheels. Oversteer tendency decreases.
Component Signal description
ECM Transmits the following signals to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN commu-
nication.
• Acceleration pedal position signal
• Engine speed signal
• Target throttle position signal
TCM Transmits the current gear positi
on signal to ABS actuator and el ectric unit (control unit) via
CAN communication.
Steering angle sensor Transmits the steering angle sensor signal to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via
CAN communication.
Combination meter Transmits the following signals to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN commu-
nication.
• Brake fluid level switch signal
• parking brake switch signal
Receives the following signals from ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN com-
munication.
• VDC OFF indicator lamp signal
• SLIP indicator lamp signal
ALFIA0339GB
ALFIA0340GB
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BRC-26
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• Wheel spin status of drive wheel is detected by wheel sensor of 4
wheels. Engine output and transmission shift status is controlled
so that slip rate of drive wheels is in appropriate level. When wheel
spin occurs on drive wheel, ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit) perform brake force control of LH and RH drive wheels (apply
brake force by increasing brake fluid pressure of drive wheel) and
decrease engine torque by engine torque control. Wheel spin
amount decreases. Engine torque is controlled to appropriate
level.
• TCS function can be switched to non-operational status (OFF) by operating VDC OFF switch. In this case, VDC OFF indicator lamp
turns ON.
• SLIP indicator lamp blinks while TCS function is in operation and
indicates to the driver that the function is in operation.
• CONSULT can be used to diagnose the system.
• Fail-safe function is adopted. When a malfunction occurs in TCS
function, the control is sus pended for VDC function and TCS func-
tion. However, ABS function and EBD function operate normally.
Refer to BRC-41, "Fail-safe"
.
INPUT SIGNAL AND OUTPUT SIGNAL
Major signal transmission between each unit via communication lines is shown in the following table.
JPFIC0139GB
Component Signal description
ECM Transmits the following signals to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN commu-
nication.
• Accelerator pedal position signal
• Engine speed signal
• Target throttle position signal
TCM Transmits the current gear positi
on signal to ABS actuator and el ectric unit (control unit) via
CAN communication.
Steering angle sensor Transmits the steering angle sensor signal to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via
CAN communication.
Combination meter Transmits the following signals to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN commu-
nication.
• Brake fluid level switch signal
• Parking brake switch signal
Receives the following signals from ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN com-
munication.
• VDC OFF indicator lamp signal
• SLIP indicator lamp signal
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SYSTEMBRC-29
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION > [VDC/TCS/ABS]
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• During braking, control unit portion compares slight slip on front and rear wheels by wheel sensor signal, transmits drive signal to
actuator portion when rear wheel sl ip exceeds front wheel slip for
the specified value or more, and controls rear wheel brake force
(brake fluid pressure) so that increase of rear wheel slip is pre-
vented and slips on front wheel and rear wheel are nearly equal-
ized. ABS control is applied when slip on each wheel increases
and wheel speed is the threshold value of ABS control or less.
• CONSULT can be used to diagnose the system.
• Fail-safe function is adopted. When a malfunction occurs in EBD function, the control is suspended for VDC function, TCS function,
ABS function and EBD function. Refer to BRC-29, "VDC/TCS/ABS
: Fail-safe".
INPUT SIGNAL AND OUTPUT SIGNAL
Major signal transmission between each unit via communication lines is shown in the following table.
VDC/TCS/ABS : Fail-safeINFOID:0000000009463757
VDC AND TCS FUNCTIONS
VDC warning lamp in combination meter turns ON when a malfunction occurs in system [ABS actuator and
electric unit (control unit)]. The control is su spended for VDC and TCS functions. However, ABS and EBD
functions operate normally.
ABS FUNCTION
ABS warning lamp and SLIP indicator lamp in combination meter turn ON when a malfunction occurs in sys-
tem [ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)]. The control is suspended for VDC, TCS and ABS functions.
However, EBD functions operate normally.
EBD FUNCTION
ABS warning lamp, brake warning lamp and SLIP indicator lamp in combination meter turn ON when a mal-
function occurs in system [ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)]. The control is suspended for VDC,
TCS, ABS and EBD functions.
JPFIC0143GB
Component Signal description
Combination meter Receives the following signals from ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN com-
munication.
• ABS warning lamp signal
• Brake warning lamp signal
• SLIP indicator lamp signal
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BRC-30
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DTC Malfunction detected condition Fail-safe condition
C1101 When an open circuit is detected in rear RH wheel sensor circuit.
The following functions are sus-
pended:
•VDC
•ABS
• EBD (only when both rear wheels
are malfunctioning)
C1102 When an open circuit is detected in rear LH wheel sensor circuit.
C1103 When an open circuit is detected in front RH wheel sensor circuit.
C1104 When an open circuit is detected in front LH wheel sensor circuit.
C1105 • When a short circuit is detected in rear RH wheel sensor circuit.
• When power supply voltage of rear RH wheel sensor is in following state.
- Rear RH wheel sensor power supply voltage: 7.2 V ≥ Rear RH wheel sensor pow-
er supply voltage
• When distance between rear RH wheel sensor and rear RH wheel sensor rotor is large.
• When installation of rear RH wheel sensor or rear RH wheel sensor rotor is not normal.
C1106 • When a short circuit is detected in rear LH wheel sensor circuit.
• When power supply voltage of rear LH wheel sensor is in following state.
- Rear LH wheel sensor power supply voltage: 7.2 V ≥ Rear LH wheel sensor power
supply voltage
• When distance between rear LH wheel sensor and rear LH wheel sensor rotor is
large.
• When installation of rear LH wheel sensor or rear LH wheel sensor rotor is not nor- mal.
C1107 • When a short circuit is detected in front RH wheel sensor circuit.
• When power supply voltage of front RH wheel sensor is in following state.
- Front RH wheel sensor power supply voltage: 7.2 V ≥ Front RH wheel sensor
power supply voltage
• When distance between front RH wheel sensor and front RH wheel sensor rotor is large.
• When installation of front RH wheel sensor or front RH wheel sensor rotor is not
normal.
C1108 • When a short circuit is detected in front LH wheel sensor circuit.
• When power supply voltage of front LH wheel sensor is in following state.
- Front LH wheel sensor power supply voltage: 7.2 V ≥ Front LH wheel sensor pow-
er supply voltage
• When distance between front LH wheel sensor and front LH wheel sensor rotor is large.
• When installation of front LH wheel sensor or front LH wheel sensor rotor is not normal.
C1109 • When ignition power supply voltage is in following state.
- Ignition power supply voltage: 10 V ≥ Ignition power supply voltage.
- Ignition power supply voltage: 16 V ≤ Ignition power supply voltage. The following functions are sus-
pended:
•VDC
•TCS
•ABS
•EBD
C 111 0
When there is an internal malfunction in the ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit).
C 1111 W h e n a m a l f u n c t i o n i s d e t e c t e d i n m o t o r o r m o t o r r e l a y. The following functions are sus-
pended:
•VDC
•TCS
•ABS
C1113 When a malfunction is detected in longitudinal G signal. The following functions are sus-
pended:
•VDC
•TCS
C 111 5 When difference in wheel speed between any wheel and others is detected when
the vehicle is driven, because of installation of tires other than specified. The following functions are sus-
pended:
•VDC
•TCS
•ABS
•EBD
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