7.Higher speed limit control function
The higher speed limit is the highest speed at which the cruise control can be set. It is approx. 200 km/h [124 mph]. The cruise control cannot be set above this Read more Cruise Control System ETCS-i controlled type 2 of 2
Cruise Control System ETCS-i controlled type 1 of 2
Engine ECU
The engine ECU basically controls the engine, but in the vehicle with the ETCS-i, since the throttle valve-opening angle can be controlled electrically, this type of vehicle can also have Read more Cruise Control System ETCS-i controlled type 1 of 2
Construction of Cruise Control System
1.Cruise control ECU
The ECU receives signals from the vehicle speed sensor and various switches, and processes them according to a pre-stored program.
Based on these signals, the ECU sends control Read more Construction of Cruise Control System
Cruise Control System Components
1.Location
The CCS consists of the following components.
(1)Cruise control ECU
(2)Cruise control actuator
(3)Cruise control switch (Main and control)
(4)Vehicle speed sensor
(5)Stop light switch
(6)Neutral Read more Cruise Control System Components
Cruise Control System Outline
The CCS (Cruise Control System) automatically regulates the throttle valve-opening angle to drive the vehicle at the speed which is set by the driver. Therefore, the driver does not have to keep depressing Read more Cruise Control System Outline
Principles of Automotive Radio
1.Outline
The radio receiver chooses a desired program from many radio waves transmitted from broadcast stations.
In the radio broadcast, there are AM and FM. The radio receiver that receives these Read more Principles of Automotive Radio
Characteristics of Automotive Audio System
The principle of the car audio system is same as that of the home audio system.
However, the car audio system is used in a vehicle where the conditions are severe. The following characteristics are Read more Characteristics of Automotive Audio System
Other Operation of Theft Deterrent System
1.Forced door lock operation
When the system reaches the alarm state, and one of the doors is subsequently unlocked, the forced door lock operation forcefully outputs a door lock signal to prevent intrusion Read more Other Operation of Theft Deterrent System
Setting a Theft Deterrent System
The method of setting the theft deterrent system in the active mode and unset the operation of the alarm state are as follows.
(1)Set theft deterrent system
<1>Remove the key from the ignition Read more Setting a Theft Deterrent System
Automotive Theft Deterrent System Passive mode
The armed state activates when the doors are closed.
Setting an entry delay time during the transitional time from the armed state to the alarm state prevents the alarm from sounding and flashing by inadvertent Read more Automotive Theft Deterrent System Passive mode