Function

VDC/TCS/ABS - SYSTEM DIAGRAM:

VDC/TCS SYSTEM
If a malfunction occurs in electrical system, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp in combination meter turn on. In this condition, VDC/TCS will be deactivated and it becomes equal to that of models without VDC/TCS. However, ABS is controlled normally. If a malfunction occurs in throttle control system, VDC/TCS control will be deactivated and only ABS control will operate normally.

CAUTION: If fail-safe mode is initiated, carry out self-diagnosis for VDC/TCS/ABS control system.

ABS/VDC/TCS / HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

ABS Function
1. During ABS operation, brake pedal lightly vibrates and a mechanical noise may be heard. This is normal.
2. When starting engine, or just after starting vehicle, brake pedal may vibrate or motor operating noises may be heard from engine compartment. This is a normal status of operation check.
3. Stopping distance may be longer than that of vehicles without ABS when vehicle drives on rough, gravel, or snow-covered (fresh, deep snow) roads.
4. EBD is integrated in VDC/TCS/ABS system.


TCS Function
1. VDC/TCS/ABS control unit detects a spin at drive wheels by comparing wheel speed signals from all 4 wheels. At this time, output from control unit controls brake fluid pressure to both LH and RH rear wheels while cutting fuel to engine and closing throttle valve to reduce engine torque. Furthermore, throttle position is continuously controlled to insure appropriate engine torque at all times.
2. Depending on road circumstances, driver may have a sluggish feel. This is normal, because optimum traction has highest priority under TCS operation.
3. When vehicle is passing through a road where surface friction coefficient varies, downshifting or depressing accelerator pedal fully may activate TCS temporarily.
4. During TCS operation, it informs driver of system operation by flashing SLIP indicator lamp.

VDC Function
1. In addition to TCS/ABS function, VDC detects driver's steering operation amount and brake pedal travel from steering angle sensor and pressure sensor. Using information from yaw rate/side G-sensor and wheel sensor, VDC judges driving condition (conditions of under steer and over steer) to improve stability by controlling brake application to 4 wheels and engine output.
2. SLIP indicator lamp flashes to inform driver of VDC operation.
3. During VDC operation, body and brake pedal lightly vibrate and mechanical noises may be heard. This is normal.
4. If vehicle is rotated on turn table, or rolled and rocked on ship, ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp may turn ON. In this case, start engine on normal road again. If ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp turn OFF after restart, it is normal.
5. When driving in steep slope such as bank, ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp may turn ON. In this case, start engine on normal road again. If ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp turn OFF after restart, it is normal.