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Fail-Safe Chart

  1. FAIL-SAFE OPERATION 
    • If there is a problem with sensor signals or brake actuator systems, the skid control ECU prohibits power from being supplied to the brake actuator and informs the ECM of VSC system failure.

      The brake actuator turns off the solenoids and the ECM stops its VSC according to signals from the skid control ECU. The vehicle will operate in a manner similar to that of a vehicle that is not equipped with ABS, TRAC and VSC systems.

      ABS control will be prohibited, but EBD control will continue to the extent that EBD control is possible. If EBD control is impossible, the BRAKE warning light will come on to warn the driver. Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM .

    • If a system component has any malfunction before control begins, operation is prohibited. If a system component has any malfunction during control, the system will gradually stop operating so as not to trigger a sudden change in vehicle conditions. If it is impossible to control the systems, the warning light comes on to inform the driver of termination of control of the systems. Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM .
    • VSC control continues as much as possible while the TRAC OFF indicator light is on even when the engine has failed.

    HINT: 

    If the brake booster encounters a malfunction, brake performance is gradually lost and ABS, BA, TRAC and VSC systems are prohibited.

    ABS, EBD AND BA SYSTEM

    Malfunctioning Area Control Method
    ABS ABS, BA, TRAC and VSC control prohibited
    BA system ABS, BA, TRAC and VSC control prohibited
    EBD system ABS, EBD, BA, TRAC and VSC control prohibited
    TRAC AND VSC SYSTEM

    Malfunctioning Area Control Method
    Engine control system Before control: Disables control
    During control: Disables control (Enables VSC)
    Brake control system
    (VSC system)
    Before control: Disables control
    During control: Uses only engine to perform control
    Brake control system
    (TRAC system)
    Before control: Disables control
    During control: Disables control (by gradually stopping control)

    HINT: 

    The TRAC and VSC systems use different systems to prohibit different controls depending on the malfunctioning parts.