TM-230
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STRUCTURE AND OPERATION
FLUID COOLER & FLUID WARMER SYSTEM : System Description
INFOID:0000000009464202
CVT FLUID COOLER SCHEMATIC
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
CVT Oil Warmer
• The CVT oil warmer (1) is installed on the front part of transaxle
assembly.
• When engine is started while engine and CVT are cold, engine coolant temperature rises more quickly than CVT fluid tempera-
ture. CVT oil warmer is provided with two circuits for CVT and
engine coolant respectively so that warmed engine coolant warms
CVT quickly. This helps shorten CVT warming up time, improving
fuel economy.
• A cooling effect is obtained when CVT fluid temperature is high.
Heater Thermostat
• The heater thermostat (1) is insta lled on the front part of transaxle
assembly.
• The heater thermostat open and close with set temperature.
SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM
SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009464203
The shift lever cannot be shifted from the “P” positi on unless the brake pedal is depressed while the ignition
switch is set to ON. The shift lock is unlocked by turn ing the shift lock solenoid ON when the ignition switch is
set to ON, the park position switch is turned ON (selec tor lever is in “P” position), and the stop lamp switch is
turned ON (brake pedal is depressed) as shown in the oper ation chart in the figure. Therefore, the shift lock
solenoid receives no ON signal and the shift lock remains locked if all of the above conditions are not fulfilled.
However, selector operation is allowed if the shift lock release button is pressed.
JSDIA3787GB
JSDIA2280ZZ
JSDIA2585ZZ
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SHIFT LOCK OPERATION AT “P” POSITION
When Brake Pedal Is Not Depressed (No Selector Operation Allowed)
The shift lock solenoid (A) is turned OFF (not energized) and the
solenoid rod (B) is extended with the spring when the brake pedal is
not depressed (no selector operation allowed) with the ignition
switch ON.
The connecting lock lever (C) is located at the position shown in the
figure when the solenoid rod is extended. It prevents the movement
of the detent rod (D). For these r easons, the selector lever cannot be
shifted from the “P” position.
When Brake Pedal Is Depressed (Shift Operation Allowed)
The shift lock solenoid (A) is turned ON (energized) when the brake
pedal is depressed with the ignition switch ON. The solenoid rod (B)
is compressed by the electromagnetic force. The connecting lock
lever (C) rotates when the solenoid is activated. Therefore, the
detent rod (D) can be moved. For t hese reasons, the selector lever
can be shifted to other positions.
“P” POSITION HOLD MECHANISM (IGNITION SWITCH LOCK)
The shift lock solenoid (A) is not energized when the ignition switch
is in any position other than ON. In this condition, the shift mecha-
nism is locked and “P” position is held. The operation cannot be per-
formed from “P” position if the brake pedal is depressed with the
ignition switch ON when the operation system of shift lock solenoid is
malfunctioning. However, the lock lever (B) is forcibly rotated and the
shift lock is released when the shift lock release button (C) is
pressed from above. Then the sele ctor operation from “P” position
can be performed.
CAUTION:
Use the shift lock release button only when the selector lever canno t be operated even if the brake
pedal is depressed with the ignition switch ON.
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D : Detent rodJPDIA0614ZZ
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SYSTEM
SYSTEM
CVT CONTROL SYSTEM
CVT CONTROL SYSTEM :
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009464204
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
MAIN CONTROL CONTENTS OF TCM
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
AWDIA1097GB
Controls Reference
Line pressure control TM-237, "LINE PRESSURE CONTROL : System Description"
Shift control TM-238, "SHIFT CONTROL : System Description"
Select controlTM-239, "SELECT CONTROL : System Description"
Lock-up control TM-240, "LOCK-UP CONTROL : System Description"
Fail-safe TM-258, "Fail-safe"
Self-diagnosis functionTM-245, "CONSULT Function"
Communication function with CONSULT TM-245, "CONSULT Function"
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• CVT detects the vehicle driving status from switc hes, sensors and signals, and controls the vehicle so that
the optimum shift position and shift timing may always be achieved. It also controls the vehicle to reduce
shift and lockup shock, etc.
• Receives input signals from switches and sensors.
• Sends the output signal necessary for operation of so lenoid valves, and evaluates the line pressure, shift
timing, lockup operation, engine brake performance, etc.
• If a malfunction occurs on the electric system, activa te the fail-safe mode only to drive the vehicle.
LIST OF CONTROL ITEMS AND INPUT/OUTPUT
*: If these input/output signals show errors, TCM activates the fail-safe function.
CVT CONTROL SYSTEM : Fail-safeINFOID:0000000009464205
TCM has a fail-safe mode. The mode functions so that operation can be continued even if the signal circuit of
the main electronically controlled input/output parts is damaged.
If the vehicle shows following behaviors including “poor acceleration”, a malfunction of the applicable system
is detected by TCM and the vehicle may be in a fail-s afe mode. At this time, check the DTC code and perform
inspection and repair according to the malfunction diagnosis procedures.
Fail-safe function
Control Item Shift control Line pressure
control Select control Lock-up con-
trol Fail-safe func-
tion*
Input Engine torque signal
(CAN communication) ×××××
Engine speed signal
(CAN communication) ×××××
Accelerator pedal position signal
(CAN communication) ××××
Closed throttle position signal
(CAN communication) ×× ×
Stop lamp switch signal
(CAN communication) ××××
Primary pressure sensor ×
Secondary pressure sensor ×× ×
CVT fluid temperature sensor ×××××
Primary speed sensor ×××××
Output speed sensor ×× ××
Input speed sensor ×××××
Transmission range switch ×××××
Paddle shifter
(CAN communication) ×× ×
Output Line pressure solenoid valve
××× ×
Primary pressure solenoid valve ×× ×
Torque converter clutch solenoid
valve ××
Secondary pressure solenoid valve ×× ×
Select solenoid valve ×××
Shift position indicator
(CAN communication) ×
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SYSTEM
DTC Vehicle behavior Conditions of vehicle
P062F • Not changed from normal driving —
P0705 • Shift position indicator on combination meter is not dis-
played
• Selector shock is large
•Start is slow
• Acceleration is slow
• Lock-up is not performed —
P0706 • Shift position indicator on combination meter is not dis-
played
• Selector shock is large
•Start is slow
• Acceleration is slow
• Lock-up is not performed —
P0711 •Start is slow
• Acceleration is slow Engine coolant temperature when engine start:
Te m p . ≥ 10 °C (50 °F)
• Selector shock is large
•Start is slow
• Acceleration is slow Engine coolant temperature when engine start:
− 35 °C ( −31 °F) ≤ Temp. < 10 °C (50 °F)
• Selector shock is large
•Start is slow
• Acceleration is slow Engine coolant temperature when engine star:
Te m p . < −35 °C ( −31 °F)
P0712 •Start is slow
• Acceleration is slow Engine coolant temperature when engine start:
Te m p . ≥ 10 °C (50 °F)
• Selector shock is large
•Start is slow
• Acceleration is slow Engine coolant temperature when engine start:
− 35 °C ( −31 °F) ≤ Temp. < 10 °C (50 °F)
• Selector shock is large
•Start is slow
• Acceleration is slow Engine coolant temperature when engine star:
Te m p . < −35 °C ( −31 °F)
P0713 •Start is slow
• Acceleration is slow Engine coolant temperature when engine start:
Te m p . ≥ 10 °C (50 °F)
• Selector shock is large
•Start is slow
• Acceleration is slow Engine coolant temperature when engine start:
− 35 °C ( −31 °F) ≤ Temp. < 10 °C (50 °F)
• Selector shock is large
•Start is slow
• Acceleration is slow Engine coolant temperature when engine star:
Te m p . < −35 °C ( −31 °F)
P0715 •Start is slow
• Acceleration is slow
• Lock-up is not performed —
P0717 •Start is slow
• Acceleration is slow
• Lock-up is not performed —
P0740 •Start is slow
• Acceleration is slow
• Lock-up is not performed —
P0743 •Start is slow
• Acceleration is slow
• Lock-up is not performed —
P0744 •Start is slow
• Acceleration is slow
• Lock-up is not performed —
P0746 • Selector shock is large
•Start is slow
• Acceleration is slow
• Lock-up is not performed —
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P0776 • Selector shock is large
•Start is slow
• Acceleration is slow
• Lock-up is not performed
• Vehicle speed is not increased When a malfunction occurs on the low oil pressure side
• Selector shock is large
•Start is slow
• Acceleration is slow
• Lock-up is not performed When a malfunction occurs on the high oil pressure side
P0778 • Selector shock is large
•Start is slow
• Acceleration is slow
• Lock-up is not performed —
P0779 • Selector shock is large
•Start is slow
• Acceleration is slow
• Lock-up is not performed
P0841 • Not changed from normal driving
P0847 • Not changed from normal driving —
P0848 • Not changed from normal driving —
P084C • Not changed from normal driving
P084D • Not changed from normal driving
P0863 • Selector shock is large
•Start is slow
• Acceleration is slow
• Lock-up is not performed —
P0890 • Selector shock is large
•Start is slow
• Acceleration is slow
• Lock-up is not performed
• Vehicle speed is not increased
P0962 • Selector shock is large
•Start is slow
• Acceleration is slow
• Lock-up is not performed —
P0963 • Selector shock is large
•Start is slow
• Acceleration is slow
• Lock-up is not performed —
P0965 • Selector shock is large
•Start is slow
• Acceleration is slow
• Lock-up is not performed When a malfunction occurs on the low oil pressure side
• Selector shock is large
• Lock-up is not performed When a malfunction occurs on the high oil pressure side
P0966 • Selector shock is large
•Start is slow
• Acceleration is slow
• Lock-up is not performed —
P0967 • Selector shock is large
•Start is slow
• Acceleration is slow
• Lock-up is not performed —
P2765 •Start is slow
• Acceleration is slow
• Lock-up is not performed —
DTC Vehicle behavior Conditions of vehicle
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SYSTEM
CVT CONTROL SYSTEM : Protection Control
INFOID:0000000009464206
The TCM becomes the protection control status temporar ily to protect the safety when the safety of TCM and
transmission is lost. It automatically returns to the normal status if the safety is secured.
The TCM has the following protection control.
CONTROL FOR WHEEL SPIN
TORQUE IS REDUCED WHEN DRIVING WITH THE REVERSE GEAR
CONTROL WHEN FLUID TEMPERATURE IS HIGH
P2813 • Selector shock is large
•Start is slow
• Acceleration is slow
• Vehicle speed is not increased When a malfunction occurs on the low oil pressure side
• Selector shock is large When a malfunction occurs on the high oil pressure side
P2814 • Selector shock is large —
P2815 • Selector shock is large —
U0073 • Selector shock is large
•Start is slow
• Acceleration is slow
• Lock-up is not performed —
U0100 • Selector shock is large
•Start is slow
• Acceleration is slow
• Lock-up is not performed —
U0140 • Not changed from normal driving —
U0141 • Not changed from normal driving —
U0155 • Not changed from normal driving —
U0300 • Selector shock is large
•Start is slow
• Acceleration is slow
• Lock-up is not performed —
U1000 • Not changed from normal driving — U1117 • Not changed from normal driving — DTC Vehicle behavior Conditions of vehicle
Control
When a wheel spin is detected, the engine output and gear ratio are limited and the line pressure is increased.
Limits engine output when a wheel spin occurs in any of right and left drive wheels.
Vehicle behavior in
control If the accelerator is kept depressing during wheel spin, the engine revolution and vehicle speed are limited to
a certain degree.
Normal retu rn condi-
tion Wheel spin convergence returns the control to the normal control.
Control Engine output is controlled according to a vehicle speed while reversing the vehicle.
Vehicle behavior in
control Power performance may be lowered while reversing the vehicle.
Normal retu rn condi-
tion Torque returns to normal by positioning the selector lever in a range other than “R” position.
Control
When the CVT fluid temperature is high, the gear shift permission maximum revolution and the maximum
torque are reduced than usual to prevent increase of the oil temperature.
Vehicle behavior in
control Power performance may be lowered, compared to normal control.
Normal retu rn condi-
tion The control returns to the normal control when CVT fluid temperature is lowered.
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SYSTEMTM-237
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REVERSE PROHIBIT CONTROL
LINE PRESSURE CONTROL
LINE PRESSURE CONTROL : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009464207
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Highly accurate line pressure control (secondary pressure control) reduces friction for improvement of fuel
economy.
Normal Oil Pressure Control
Appropriate line pressure and secondary pressure suitable for driving condition are determined based on the
accelerator pedal position, engine speed, primary pulley (input) speed, secondary pulley (output) speed, vehi-
cle speed, input torque, stop lamp switch signal, transmission range switch signal, lock-up signal, power volt-
age, target shift ratio, oil temperature, oil pressure, and paddle shift (up/down) signal.
Secondary Pressure Feedback Control
In normal oil pressure control and oil pressure control in shifting, highly accurate secondary pressure is deter-
mined by detecting the secondary pressure using an oil pressure sensor and by feedback control.
SHIFT CONTROL
Control The reverse brake is controlled to avoid becoming engaged when the selector lever is set in “R” position while
driving in forward direction at more than the specified speed.
Vehicle behavior in
control If the selector lever is put at “R” position when driving with the forward gear, the gear becomes neutral, not
reverse.
Normal return condi-
tion The control returns to normal control when the vehicle is driven at low speeds. (The reverse brake becomes
engaged.)
JSDIA3716GB
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