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SYSTEM
*1: M/T models
*2: CVT models
*3: ECM determines the start signal status
by the signals of engine speed and battery voltage.
*4: This signal is sent to the ECM through CAN communication line.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Firing order: 1 - 3 - 4 - 2
The ignition timing is controlled by the ECM to maintain the best air-fuel ratio for every running condition of the
engine. The ignition timing data is stored in the ECM.
The ECM receives information such as the injection pulse width and camshaft position sensor signal. Comput-
ing this information, ignition signals are transmitted to the power transistor.
During the following conditions, the ignition timing is re vised by the ECM according to the other data stored in
the ECM.
• At starting
• During warm-up
• At idle
• At low battery voltage
• During acceleration
The knock sensor retard system is designed only for emergencies. The basic ignition timing is programmed
within the anti-knocking zone, if recommended fuel is used under dry conditions. The retard system does not
operate under normal driving conditions. If engine knocking occurs, the \
knock sensor monitors the condition.
The signal is transmitted to the ECM. The ECM retards the ignition timing to eliminate the knocking condition.
AIR CONDITIONING CUT CONTROL
SensorInput signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) Engine speed
*3
Piston position
Ignition timing control Ignition coil (with power transistor)
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
Mass air flow sensor
Amount of intake air
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Throttle position sensor Throttle position
Accelerator pedal position sensor Accelerator pedal position
Park/neutral position (PNP) switch
*1
PNP signal
Transmission range switch*2
Battery Battery voltage*3
Knock sensorEngine knocking
Combination meter Vehicle speed
*4
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AIR CONDITIONING CUT CONTROL : System DiagramINFOID:0000000012431313
AIR CONDITIONING CUT CONTROL : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000012431314
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
*1: ECM determines the start signal status
by the signals of engine speed and battery voltage.
*2: This signal is sent to the ECM through CAN communication line.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
This system improves engine operation when the air conditioner is used.
Under the following conditions, the air conditioner is turned off.
• When the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.
• When cranking the engine.
• At high engine speeds.
• When the engine coolant temperature becomes excessively high.
• When operating power steering during low engine speed or low vehicle speed.
• When engine speed is excessively low.
• When refrigerant pressure is excessively low or high.
JSBIA0320GB
Sensor Input signal to ECM ECM functionActuator
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) Engine speed
*1
Piston position
A/C compressor request
signalIPDM E/R
↓
Air conditioner relay
↓
Compressor
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Accelerator pedal position sensor Accelerator pedal position
Battery
Battery voltage
*1
Refrigerant pressure sensor Refrigerant pressure
EPS control unit EPS operation signal
*2
Combination meterVehicle speed signal*2
BCMA/C ON signal*2
Blower fan signal*2
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SYSTEM
CAN COMMUNICATION
CAN COMMUNICATION : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000012431315
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time application. It is an on-vehicle mul-
tiplex communication line with high data communication s
peed and excellent error detection ability. Many elec-
tronic control units are equipped onto a vehicle, and each control unit shares information and links with other
control units during operation (not independent). In CA N communication, control units are connected with 2
communication lines (CAN H line, CAN L line) allowing a high rate of information transmission with less wiring.
Each control unit transmits/receives data but selectively reads required data only.
Refer to LAN-30, "
CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM : CAN Communication Signal Chart", about CAN com-
munication for detail.
COOLING FAN CONTROL
COOLING FAN CONTROL : System DiagramINFOID:0000000012431316
COOLING FAN CONTROL : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000012431317
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
*1: The ECM determines the start signal status by the signals of engine speed and battery voltage.
*2: This signal is sent to ECM through CAN communication line.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION (CVT MODELS)
ECM controls cooling fan speed corresponding to vehicle speed, engine coolant temperature, refrigerant pres-
sure, air conditioner ON signal. Then contro l system has 3-step control [HIGH/LOW/OFF].
JSBIA0321GB
SensorInput signal to ECM ECM functionActuator
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) Engine speed
*1
Piston position
Cooling fan speed request
signalIPDM E/R
↓
Cooling fan relay
↓
Cooling fan motor
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Refrigerant pressure sensor
Refrigerant pressure
Battery Battery voltage
*1
Combination meterVehicle speed*2
BCMA/C ON signal*2
Blower fan signal*2
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SYSTEM
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM : System DiagramINFOID:0000000012431318
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000012431319
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
*1: ECM determines the start signal status
by the signals of engine speed and battery voltage.
*2: This signal is sent to the ECM through CAN communication line.
JPBIA4896GB
Sensor Input signal to ECM ECM functionActuator
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) Engine speed*
1
Piston position
EVAP canister purge
flow controlEVAP canister purge volume
control solenoid valve
Mass air flow sensor
Amount of intake air
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 Density of oxygen in exhaust gas
(Mixture ratio feedback signal)
Throttle position sensor Throttle position
Accelerator pedal position sensor Accelerator pedal position
Battery Battery voltage*
1
Fuel tank temperature sensor Fuel temperature in fuel tank
EVAP control system pressure sensor Pressure in purge line
Combination meter Vehicle speed*
2
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EC-42
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SYSTEM
*1: ECM determines the start signal status
by the signals of engine speed and battery voltage.
*2: This signal is sent to the ECM through CAN communication line.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
This mechanism hydraulically controls cam phases c ontinuously with the fixed operating angle of the intake
valve.
The ECM receives signals such as crankshaft position, camshaft position, engine speed, engine oil tempera-
ture and engine coolant temperature. Then, the ECM s ends ON/OFF pulse duty signals to the intake valve
timing (IVT) control solenoid valve depending on driving stat us. This makes it possible to control the shut/open
timing of the intake valve to increase engine torque in low/mid speed range and output in high-speed range.
EXHAUST VALVE TIMING CONTROL
EXHAUST VALVE TIMING CO NTROL : System DiagramINFOID:0000000012431322
EXHAUST VALVE TIMING CONT ROL : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000012431323
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
JPBIA4884GB
JPBIA4885GB
SensorInput signal to ECM ECM functionActuator
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) Engine speed
*1
Piston position
Exhaust valve timing controlExhaust valve timing control
solenoid valve
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
Engine oil temperature sensor Engine oil temperature
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Combination meter
Vehicle speed
*2
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*1: ECM determines the start signal status
by the signals of engine speed and battery voltage.
*2: This signal is sent to the ECM through CAN communication line.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
This mechanism hydraulically controls cam phases continuously with the fixed operating angle of the exhaust
valve.
The ECM receives signals such as crankshaft positi on, camshaft position, engine speed, engine oil tempera-
ture and engine coolant temperature. Then, the ECM s ends ON/OFF pulse duty signals to the exhaust valve
timing (EVT) control solenoid valve depending on driving stat us. This makes it possible to control the shut/
open timing of the exhaust valve to increase engi ne torque and output in a range of high engine speed.
ENGINE PROTECTION CONTROL AT LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
ENGINE PROTECTION CONTROL AT LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE : System Dia-
gram
INFOID:0000000012431324
ENGINE PROTECTION CONTROL AT LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE : System De-
scription
INFOID:0000000012431325
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
• The engine protection control at low engine oil pressure warns the driver of a decrease in engine oil pres-
sure by the oil pressure warning lamp a before the engine becomes damaged.
• When detecting a decrease in engine oil pressure at an engine speed less than 1,000 rpm, ECM transmits an oil pressure warning lamp signal to the combination meter. The combination meter turns ON the oil pres-
sure warning lamp, according to the signal.
JPBIA4886GB
JSBIA0704GB
Sensor Input signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Engine oil pressure sensor Engine pressure Engine protection control
• Oil pressure warning lamp signalCombination meter
• Oil pressure warning lamp
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) Engine speed
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (ECM)
Explanation for Driving Patterns Except for “Misfire
”, “Fuel Injection
System”
Driving Pattern A
Refer to EC-54, "DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : Driving Pattern".
Driving Pattern B
Refer to EC-54, "DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : Driving Pattern".
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : Driving PatternINFOID:0000000012431336
CAUTION:
Always drive at a safe speed.
DRIVING PATTERN A
Driving pattern A means a trip satisfying the following conditions.
• Engine speed reaches 400 rpm or more.
• Engine coolant temperature rises by 20 °C (36° F) or more after starting the engine.
• Engine coolant temperature reaches 70 °C (158° F) or more.
• The ignition switch is turned from ON to OFF.
NOTE:
• When the same malfunction is detected regardless of driving conditions, reset the counter of driving pattern A.
• When the above conditions are satisfied without detecting t he same malfunction, reset the counter of driving
pattern A.
DRIVING PATTERN B
Driving pattern B means a trip satisfying the following conditions.
• Engine speed reaches 400 rpm or more.
• Engine coolant temperature reaches 70 °C (158° F) or more.
• Vehicle speed of 70 – 120 km/h (44 – 75 MPH) is maintained for 60 seconds or more under the control of closed loop.
• Vehicle speed of 30 – 60 km/h (19 – 37 MPH) is maintained for 10 seconds or more under the control of closed loop.
• Under the closed loop control condition, the following st ate reaches 12 seconds or more in total: Vehicle
speed of 4 km/h (2 MPH) or less with idling condition.
• The state of driving at 10 km/h (7 MPH) or more reaches 10 minutes or more in total.
• A lapse of 22 minutes or more after engine start.
NOTE:
• Drive the vehicle at a constant velocity.
• When the same malfunction is detected regardless of driving conditions, reset the counter of driving pattern
B.
• When the above conditions are satisfied without detecting t he same malfunction, reset the counter of driving
pattern B.
DRIVING PATTERN C
Driving pattern C means operating vehicle as per the following:
The following conditions should be satisfied at the same time:
Engine speed: (Engine speed in the freeze frame data) ±375 rpm
*1: When the same malfunction is de-
tected in two consecutive trips, MIL
will light up. *2: MIL will turn OFF after vehicle is driv-
en 3 times (pattern B) without any
malfunctions. *3: When the same malfunction is de-
tected in two consecutive trips, the
DTC and the freeze frame data will be
stored in ECM.
*4: The DTC and the freeze frame data will not be displayed any longer after
vehicle is driven 40 times (pattern A)
without the same malfunction.
(The DTC and the freeze frame data
still remain in ECM.) *5: When a malfunction is detected for
the first time, the 1st trip DTC and the
1st trip freeze frame data will be
stored in ECM. *6: 1st trip DTC will be cleared after vehi-
cle is driven once (pattern B) without
the same malfunction.
*7: When the same malfunction is de- tected in the 2nd trip, the 1st trip
freeze frame data will be cleared.
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Calculated load value: (Calculated load value in the freeze frame data) x (1
±0.1) [%]
Engine coolant temperature condition:
• When the freeze frame data shows lower than 70 °C (158° F), engine coolant temperature should be lower
than 70 °C (158 °F).
• When the freeze frame data shows higher than or equal to 70 °C (158° F), engine coolant temperature should
be higher than or equal to 70 °C (158° F).
NOTE:
• When the same malfunction is detected regardless of t he above vehicle conditions, reset the counter of driv-
ing pattern C.
• When the above conditions are satisfied without detecting t he same malfunction, reset the counter of driving
pattern C.
• The 1st trip DTC will be cleared when C counter is counted once without the same malfunction after DTC is stored in ECM.
DRIVING PATTERN D
Driving pattern D means a trip satisfying the following conditions.
• The state of driving at 40 km/h (25 MPH) reaches 300 seconds or more in total.
• Idle speed lasts 30 seconds or more.
• A lapse of 600 seconds or more after engine start.
NOTE:
• When the same malfunction is detected regardless of driv ing conditions, reset the counter of driving pattern
D.
• When the above conditions are satisfied without detecting the same malfunction, reset the counter of driving
pattern D.
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : System Readiness Test (SRT) CodeINFOID:0000000012431337
System Readiness Test (SRT) code is specified in Service $01 of SAE J1979/ISO 15031-5.
As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Ma intenance (I/M), certain states require the status of
SRT be used to indicate whether the ECM has comple ted self-diagnosis of major emission systems and com-
ponents. Completion must be verified in order for the emissions inspection to proceed.
If a vehicle is rejected for a State emissions inspection due to one or more SRT items indicating “INCMP”, use
the information in this Service Manual to set the SRT to “CMPLT”.
In most cases the ECM will automatically complete its self-diagnosis cycle during normal usage, and the SRT
status will indicate “CMPLT” for each application system. Once set as “CMPLT”, the SRT status remains
“CMPLT” until the self-diagnosis memory is erased.
Occasionally, certain portions of the self-diagnostic test may not be completed as a result of the customer's
normal driving pattern; the SRT will indicate “INCMP” for these items.
NOTE:
The SRT will also indicate “INCMP” if the self-diagnosis memory is erased for any reason or if the ECM mem-
ory power supply is interrupted for several hours.
If, during the state emissions inspection, the SRT indicates “CMPLT” for all test items, the inspector will con-
tinue with the emissions test. However, if the SRT i ndicates “INCMP” for one or more of the SRT items the
vehicle is returned to the customer untested.
NOTE:
If permanent DTC is stored or MIL illuminates during the state emissions inspection, the vehicle is also
returned to the customer untested even though the SRT indicates “CMPLT” for all test items. Therefore, it is
important to check SRT (“CMPLT”), DTC (No DT Cs) and permanent DTC (No permanent DTC) before the
inspection.
SRT SET TIMING
SRT is set as “CMPLT” after self-diagnosis has been performed one or more times. Completion of SRT is
done regardless of whether the result is OK or NG. T he set timing is different between OK and NG results and
is shown in the table below.
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