The Gear R Switch is used for the Hill start Assist Control function.
If the wrong reverse gear signal has been set for a certain period of time, a failure is recognized.
Item | Detecting Condition | Possible Cause |
DTC Strategy |
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Reverse gear signal monitoring |
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Open or short Gear R switch(Transaxle range switch)
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Faulty Gear R switch(Transaxle range switch) |
Monitoring Period |
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Continuous | |
Enable Conditions |
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When the car drives backward, there is no signal from Gear R Switch.
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When the car drives more than 70 kph, the Gear R Switch signal has been set for at least 20 seconds. | |
Fail-Safe |
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Limit HAC(Hill-start Assist Control) function. Allow ESP control.
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The ESP warning lamp is activated. |
