MWI-8
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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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SPEEDOMETER
SPEEDOMETER : System DiagramINFOID:0000000009461675
SPEEDOMETER : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009461676
The ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) provi des a vehicle speed signal to the combination meter via
CAN communication lines.
TACHOMETER
Function Specifications
Speedometer Reset to zero by suspending communication.
Tachometer
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Illumination control When suspending communication, changes to nighttime mode.
Information display Odo/trip meter An indicated value is maintained at communications blackout.
Shift position indicator The display turns OFF by suspending communication.
Warning messages The display turns OFF by suspending communication.
Buzzer The buzzer turns OFF by suspending communication.
Warning lamp/indicator lamp ABS warning lamp
The lamp turns ON by suspending communication.
O/D OFF indicator lamp
Slip indicator lamp
Brake warning lamp
Malfunction indicator lamp
VDC OFF indicator lamp
EPS warning lamp
Low tire pressure warning lamp The lamp blinking caused by suspending communication.
High beam indicator lamp
The lamp turns OFF by suspending communication.
Turn signal indicator lamp
Master warning lamp
Front lamp indicator lamp
Lane departure warning
Tail lamp indicator lamp
Air bag warning lamp
The lamp turns off when disconnected.
Charge warning lamp
Seat belt warning lamp
Security indicator lamp
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MASTER WARNING LAMP : System DiagramINFOID:0000000009461683
MASTER WARNING LAMP : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009461684
When receiving a signal from each unit, switch, or s ensor, the combination meter turns ON/OFF the master
warning lamp in synchronization with the following warnings on the information display:
• Door/trunk open warning
• Parking brake release warning
• Low fuel warning
• Low washer fluid warning
• NO KEY warning
• Low tire pressure warning
• Fuel filler cap warning
METER ILLUMINATION CONTROL
METER ILLUMINATION CONTROL : System DiagramINFOID:0000000009461685
METER ILLUMINATION CONTROL : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009461686
METER ILLUMINATION CONTROL
Meter illumination control adjusts the brightness of the combination meter illumination using the meter control
switch (illumination control switch).
METER ILLUMINATION CONTROL FUNCTION
The operation of the illumination control switch changes brightness of the meter illumination.
METER EFFECT FUNCTION
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Meter illumination The number of adjustable steps
Daytime 22 steps
Nighttime 22 steps
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Engine-start effect exits when any of the above operat ional conditions is cancelled during the engine-start
effect.
INFORMATION DISPLAY
INFORMATION DISPLAY : System DiagramINFOID:0000000009461689
INFORMATION DISPLAY : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009461690
FUNCTION
The information display can indicate the following items.
• Outside air temperature
• Trip computer
• Intelligent Key operation information
• CVT shift position indicator
• Odometer
• Warning/Indication messages (Door/trunk open, low oil pressure, CVT, low fuel, low washer fluid, I-Key,
release parking brake, low tire pressure and loose fuel cap).
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE INDICATION
Displays the ambient temperature based on signals received from:
• The A/C auto amp. via CAN communication (with auto A/C).
• The IPDM E/R (without auto A/C).
LOOSE FUEL CAP
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SYSTEM
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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Refer to MWI-27, "DTC Index".
DATA MONITOR
Display Item List
X: Applicable
Display item [Unit] MAIN
SIGNALS Description
SPEED METER
[mph or km/h] X Displays the value of vehicle speed signal.
SPEED OUTPUT
[mph or km/h] X Vehicle speed signal value transmitted to other units via CAN communication.
ODO OUTPUT
[mph or km/h] Odometer signal value transmitted to other units via CAN communication.
TACHO METER
[rpm] X Value of the engine speed signal received from ECM via CAN communication.
FUEL METER
[L] X Fuel level indicated on combination meter.
W TEMP METER
[ ° F] or [ °C] X Displays the value of engine coolant temperature signal, which is input from ECM.
ABS W/L
[On/Off] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of ABS warning indicator.
VDC/TCS IND
[ON/OFF] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of VDC OFF indicator lamp.
SLIP IND
[ON/OFF] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of SLIP indicator lamp.
BRAKE W/L
[ON/OFF] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of brake warning indicator.
DOOR W/L
[ON/OFF] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of door warning message.
TRUNK/GLAS-H
[On/Off] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of trunk warning message.
HI-BEAM IND
[ON/OFF] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of high beam indicator.
TURN IND
[On/Off] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of turn indicator.
FR FOG IND
[On/Off] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of front fog lamp indicator.
LIGHT IND
[On/Off] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of light indicator.
OIL W/L
[ON/OFF] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of low oil pressure warning message.
MIL
[ON/OFF] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of malfunction indicator.
CRUISE IND
[Off] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of CRUISE
indicator in the information display.
CRUISE W/L
[ON/OFF] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of
tire CRUISE warning message.
CVT IND
[Off] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of CVT indicator in the information display.
SET IND
[On/Off] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of SET indicator in the information display.
O/D OFF IND
[ON/OFF] Displays [ON/OFF] condition of O/D OFF indicator.
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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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