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System Description

  1. METER GAUGE AND WARNING/INDICATOR 

    Gauge 

    SIGNAL DESCRIPTION (GAUGE)

    Item Signal Description
    Speedometer Based on a signal received from wheel speed sensor, skid control ECU calculates vehicle speed and transmits data to meter
    Fuel Displays a fuel level receiving a signal from fuel sender gauge (Direct line)

    Warning / Indicator 

    SIGNAL DESCRIPTION (WARNING / INDICATOR)

    Item Signal Description
    TURN Turn signal switch is ON
    BEAM Displays receiving a signal from body ECU (Direct line)
    CHARGE Receives malfunction signal from alternator
    MIL Receives malfunction signal from ECM
    DOOR Open door indicator turns on receiving a signal from body ECU (Direct line)
    SEAT BELT Driver's seat belt buckle switch is OFF (Unfastened)
    BRAKE Displays when parking brake switch is ON or brake fluid level warning switch is ON
    MAINT REQUID (Blinks) Blinks when running 4,500 miles after ODO/TRIP switch is set
    MAINT REQUID (Comes on) Turns on when running 5,000 miles after ODO/TRIP switch is set
    CRUISE Receives malfunction signal from ECM
    AIRBAG Receives malfunction signal from airbag ECU
    FUEL Receives fuel empty signal from fuel sender gauge
    A/T P Receives P signal from hybrid vehicle control ECU (BEAN)
    A/T R Receives R signal from hybrid vehicle control ECU (BEAN)
    A/T N Receives N signal from hybrid vehicle control ECU (BEAN)
    A/T D Receives D signal from hybrid vehicle control ECU (BEAN)
    A/T B Receives B signal from hybrid vehicle control ECU (BEAN)
    SLIP Receives malfunction signal from skid control ECU
    VSC Receives malfunction signal from skid control ECU
    ABS Receives malfunction signal from skid control ECU
    ECB Receives malfunction signal from skid control ECU
    LOW AMBIENT TEMP Receives LOW AMBIENT TEMP. signal from A/C ECU (BEAN)
    A/C AUTO Receives A/C AUTO signal from A/C ECU (BEAN)
    RECIRCULATE Receives RECIRCULATE signal from A/C ECU (BEAN)
    Rr DEF Receives Rr DEF signal from A/C ECU (BEAN)
    Fr DEF Receives Fr DEF signal from A/C ECU (BEAN)
    SECURITY Receives SECURITY signal from body ECU (BEAN)
    SMART Receives SMART signal from certification ECU (BEAN)
  2. GENERAL 
    • The combination meter is digital display type.
    • The meter ECU maintains communication with other ECUs through the BEAN. It also maintains communication with the ECUs (or components) that compose the CAN and AVC-LAN through the gateway ECU.
    • The meter ECU and buzzer are installed in the combination meter.
    • The "READY" light comes on to inform the driver that the vehicle is ready to be driven.
    • The low ambient temperature indicator light comes on to inform the driver that the ambient temperature is low (below 3°C (6.6°F)).
    • The master warning light comes on with buzzer sounding if there is a malfunction in each system (see CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS ).
    • The 2 inclination sensors are built in the combination meter to detect the inclination (longitudinal and latitudinal) of the vehicle.
  3. OIL REPLACEMENT REMINDER WARNING LIGHT (w/ REMINDER WARNING LIGHT) 
    • 4,500 miles after ODO/TRIP switch is set, the maintenance indicator begins to blink for 15 seconds after the power switch is turned ON (ACC or IG).
    • 5,000 miles after ODO/TRIP switch is set, the maintenance indicator comes on. For resetting, refer to the following procedure (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).
  4. FUEL GAUGE 
    • For the purpose of correcting the calculation of the fuel level by the meter ECU, 2 inclination sensors that detect the vehicle's longitudinal and latitudinal inclinations are installed in the meter ECU. The fuel temperature sensor are installed in the fuel tank to detect the temperature in the fuel tank.
    • The fuel level is calculated by the meter ECU in accordance with the signals of the sender gauge located in the sub tank and the vehicle speed signal received from the brake ECU. At this time, corrections are made by the signals from the inclination sensor that detect the vehicle's longitudinal and latitudinal inclinations and the fuel temperature sensors that detects the temperature in the fuel tank. For the inclination sensor centered value setting, refer to the following procedure (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).
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