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Multiplex Integrated Control System Description - Functional Control (2014 2015)

MICU 

Power Supply Voltage Monitoring Function 

The MICU monitors the power supply voltage (backup voltage). If the voltage drops below 10 V, the MICU does not store DTCs.

  Input Output
MICU Battery voltage (VBU)  
B-CAN   MICU message (Under 10 V)

Entry Lights Control System (Map Lights)* 

The MICU controls the interior lights based on inputs from each switch and B-CAN.

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Key switch signal

Driver's door switch

Front passenger's door switch

Left rear door switch

Right rear door switch

Trunk lid latch switch

Interior light cut signal

Interior lights
B-CAN Driver's door lock knob switch signal (LOCK)

Keyless signal

Keyless access key signal

 
*: This system can be customized in the multi-information display (MID) to suit the client needs. For more information about customizing options, refer to the Owner's Manual.

Interior Lights Auto-Off Timer (Map Lights) 

The MICU controls the interior lights OFF based on inputs from each switch and B-CAN data.

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Key switch signal

Driver's door switch

Front passenger's door switch

Left rear door switch

Right rear door switch

Trunk lid latch switch

Left rear door lock knob switch (UNLOCK)

Right rear door lock knob switch (UNLOCK)

Interior lights
  Input Output
B-CAN Driver's door lock knob switch signal (LOCK/UNLOCK)

Driver's door key cylinder switch signal (LOCK/UNLOCK)

Front passenger's door lock knob switch signal (UNLOCK)

Keyless signal

Door lock signal

Keyless access key signal

 

Footwell Light 

The MICU controls the footwell lights based on inputs from each switch and B-CAN.

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Key switch signal

Driver's door switch

Front passenger's door switch

Left rear door switch

Right rear door switch

Footwell lights
B-CAN Driver's door lock knob switch signal (LOCK)

Keyless signal

Keyless access key signal

Parking light signal

 

Trunk Light 

The MICU controls the trunk light based on inputs from each switch.

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Trunk lid latch switch

Interior light cut signal

Trunk light
B-CAN    

Door Courtesy Light 

The MICU controls the door courtesy lights based on inputs from the door switches.

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Driver's door switch

Front passenger's door switch

Left rear door switch

Right rear door switch

Interior light cut signal

Door courtesy lights
B-CAN    

Power Door Locks* 

The MICU controls the door lock actuators based on inputs from each switch and B-CAN data.

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Key switch signal

Driver's door switch

Front passenger's door switch

Left rear door switch

Right rear door switch

Trunk lid latch switch

Door lock actuators (LOCK/UNLOCK)

Driver's door lock actuator (UNLOCK)

B-CAN Driver's door lock switch signal (LOCK/UNLOCK)

Driver's door key cylinder switch signal (LOCK/UNLOCK)

Driver's door lock knob switch signal (LOCK/UNLOCK)

Front passenger's door lock switch signal (LOCK/UNLOCK)

Keyless access key signal

Door lock signal (LOCK/UNLOCK)
*: This system can be customized in the multi-information display (MID) to suit the client needs. For more information about customizing options, refer to the Owner's Manual.

Auto Power Door Locks (LOCK Operation)* 

The MICU controls the door lock actuators based on inputs from each switch and B-CAN data.

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Transmission range switch (P position)

Driver's door switch

Front passenger's door switch

Left rear door switch

Right rear door switch

Left rear door lock knob switch (UNLOCK)

Right rear door lock knob switch (UNLOCK)

Trunk lid latch switch

Brake pedal position switch

Door lock actuators (LOCK)
B-CAN Driver's door lock knob switch signal (UNLOCK)

Front passenger's door lock knob switch signal (UNLOCK)

Vehicle speed pulse signal

Engine speed pulse signal

Door lock signal (LOCK)
*: This system can be customized in the multi-information display (MID) to suit the client needs. For more information about customizing options, refer to the Owner's Manual.

Auto Power Door Locks (UNLOCK Operation)* 

The MICU controls the door lock actuators based on inputs from each switch and B-CAN data.

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Transmission range switch (P position)

ACCESSORY (ACC) power supply

Driver's door switch

Left rear door lock knob switch (UNLOCK)

Right rear door lock knob switch (UNLOCK)

Door lock actuators (UNLOCK)

Driver's door lock actuator (UNLOCK)

B-CAN Vehicle speed pulse signal

Driver's door lock knob switch signal (UNLOCK)

Driver's door lock switch signal (LOCK/UNLOCK)

Driver's door key cylinder switch signal (UNLOCK)

Front passenger's door lock knob switch signal (UNLOCK)

Front passenger's door lock switch signal (LOCK/UNLOCK)

Door lock signal (UNLOCK)
*: This system can be customized in the multi-information display (MID) to suit the client needs. For more information about customizing options, refer to the Owner's Manual.

Auto Power Door Locks (LOCK/UNLOCK Switching Function) 

The MICU controls the door lock actuators based on inputs from each switch and B-CAN data.

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Transmission range switch (P position)

Driver's door switch

Door lock actuators (LOCK/UNLOCK)

Driver's door lock actuator (UNLOCK)

Turn signal lights (left/right)

B-CAN Engine speed pulse signal

FOB ID data

Customized mode data

Customized data

Diagnosis data

Driver's door lock switch signal (LOCK/UNLOCK)

Door lock signal (LOCK)

Door lock signal (UNLOCK)

MICU message (TURNLRLY)

MICU message (TURNRRLY)

Prevention of Key Locked Inside Vehicle 

The MICU controls of the door lock actuators based on inputs from each switch and B-CAN data.

  Input Output
MICU Key switch signal

Driver's door switch

Door lock actuators (UNLOCK)

Driver's door lock actuator (UNLOCK)

B-CAN Keyless access signal

Driver's door lock knob switch signal (UNLOCK)

Door lock signal (UNLOCK)

Collision Detection Signal (CDS) 

The MICU controls the door lock actuators based on inputs from ignition switch (IG1) and B-CAN data.

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply Door lock actuators (UNLOCK)

Driver's door lock actuator (UNLOCK)

B-CAN CDS signals Door lock signal (UNLOCK)

Door Lock Response Operation 

The MICU controls the door lock actuators based on door lock signal sent by B-CAN data.

  Input Output
MICU   Door lock actuators (LOCK/UNLOCK)

Driver's door lock actuator (UNLOCK)

B-CAN Door lock signal Door lock signal (LOCK/UNLOCK)

Door Lock (Trunk) Response Operation 

The MICU controls the trunk lid release actuator based on B-CAN data.

  Input Output
MICU   Trunk lid release actuator
B-CAN Trunk lid opener switch signal

Vehicle speed pulse signal

Door lock signal

 

Keyless Entry System (Door Lock)* 

The MICU controls the door lock actuators based on inputs from each switch and B-CAN data.

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Key switch signal

Driver's door switch

Front passenger's door switch

Left rear door switch

Right rear door switch

Trunk lid latch switch

Door lock actuators (LOCK/UNLOCK)

Driver's door lock actuator (UNLOCK)

  Input Output
B-CAN Keyless signal

Keyless access key signal

Driver's door lock switch signal (LOCK/UNLOCK)

Driver's door key cylinder switch signal (LOCK/UNLOCK)

Driver's door lock knob switch signal (LOCK)

Front passenger's door lock switch signal (LOCK/UNLOCK)

Door lock signal (LOCK/UNLOCK)

Relock signal (RELOCK)

*: This system can be customized in the multi-information display (MID) to suit the client needs. For more information about customizing options, refer to the Owner's Manual.

Keyless Entry System (Trunk) 

The MICU controls the trunk lid release actuator based on inputs from each switch and B-CAN data.

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Key switch signal

Trunk lid release actuator
B-CAN Vehicle speed pulse signal

Trunk lid opener switch signal

Keyless signal

Keyless access key signal

 

Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Lights 

The MICU controls the turn signal/hazard warning lights based on inputs from each switch and the hazard warning switch.

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Turn signal switch (left/right)

Hazard warning switch

Turn signal lights (left/right)
B-CAN   MICU message (TURNLRLY)

MICU message (TURNRRLY)

MICU message (HAZARDSW)

Combination light switch signal (TURNRSW)

Combination light switch signal (TURNLSW)

One-Push Turn Signals 

The MICU controls the turn signal lights based on inputs from combination light switch.

  Input Output
MICU IG power supply

Turn signal switch (left/right)

Hazard warning switch

Turn signal lights (left/right)
  Input Output
B-CAN   MICU message (TURNLRLY)

MICU message (TURNRRLY)

MICU message (HAZARDSW)

MICU message (TURN L ONETOUCH)

MICU message (TURN R ONETOUCH)

Security Alarm System* 

The MICU controls the lighting system and the horn based on inputs from each switch and B-CAN data.

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Key switch signal

Audio switch

Driver's door switch

Front passenger's door switch

Left rear door switch

Right rear door switch

Left rear door lock knob switch signal (UNLOCK)

Right rear door lock knob switch signal (UNLOCK)

Trunk lid latch switch

 
B-CAN Security hood switch signal

Keyless signal

Door lock signal

Keyless access key signal

Driver's door key cylinder switch signal (LOCK/UNLOCK)

Driver's door lock knob switch signal (UNLOCK)

Front passenger's door lock knob switch signal (UNLOCK)

MICU message (SET1)

MICU message (SET2)

ALARM message (ACTION)

ALARM message (HORN)

ALARM message (H/L LOW)

ALARM message (PARKING LIGHT)

ALARM message (CYCLE)

*: This system can be customized in the multi-information display (MID) to suit the client needs. For more information about customizing options, refer to the Owner's Manual.

Keyless Answer Back* 

The MICU controls the lighting system and the horn based on keyless signal sent by B-CAN.

  Input Output
MICU Door lock actuator signal (LOCK/UNLOCK) Keyless buzzer
B-CAN Keyless signal

Driver's door lock knob switch signal (UNLOCK)

Answer back signal (HORN)

Answer back signal (PARKING)

*: This system can be customized in the multi-information display (MID) to suit the customer needs. For more information about customizing options, refer to the Owner's Manual.

Security Answer Back* 

The MICU controls the lighting system and the horn based on keyless signal sent by B-CAN.

  Input Output
MICU Door lock actuator signal (LOCK/UNLOCK) Keyless buzzer
B-CAN Keyless signal Answer back signal (PARKING)

Answer back signal (HORN)

*: This system can be customized in the multi-information display (MID) to suit the client needs. For more information about customizing options, refer to the Owner's Manual.

Answer Back Response Operation (Keyless Buzzer) 

The MICU controls the keyless buzzer based on inputs from the answer back signals.

  Input Output
MICU   Keyless buzzer
B-CAN Answer back signal (BUZZER)  

Combination Light Switch 

The MICU controls the lighting system based on inputs from the combination light switch.

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Combination light switch (OFF)

Combination light switch (PARKING)

Combination light switch (ON)

Combination light switch (DIMMER)

Combination light switch (PASSING)

Transmission range switch (P position)

 
B-CAN Parking brake switch signal

Vehicle speed pulse signal

Combination light switch signal (PARKING)

Combination light switch signal (HLLO)

Combination light switch signal (HLAUTO)

Combination light switch signal (HLHI)

Combination light switch signal (PASS)

Automatic Lighting System 

The MICU controls the automatic lighting system based on inputs from IG1 switch and B-CAN data.

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Key switch signal

Automatic lighting signal (AUTOLT SIO)

Combination light switch signal (HLAUTO)

Windshield washer switch intermittent dwell time controller

Windshield wiper switch (INT and LO)

Windshield wiper switch (HI and LO)

Windshield wiper switch (MIST)

Headlight backup signal
B-CAN IG1 meter signal

Vehicle speed pulse signal

Keyless access key signal

Windshield wiper signal (FRWIPAS)

Windshield wiper signal (FRWIPHP)

Automatic lighting signals

Windshield Wiper Switch 

The MICU controls the wiper system based on inputs from each switch.

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Windshield wiper switch (INT and LO)

Windshield wiper switch (HI and LO)

Windshield wiper switch (MIST)

Windshield washer switch intermittent dwell time controller

 
B-CAN   Windshield wiper switch signal (INT)

Windshield wiper switch signal (WIPLO)

Windshield wiper switch signal (WIPHI)

Windshield wiper switch signal (WIPMIST)

Windshield wiper switch signal (INTVR)

Headlight Washer Switch 

The MICU controls the headlight washer based on inputs from each switch.

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Headlight washer switch

 
B-CAN   MICU message (HLWASHSW)

Rear Window Defogger Switch 

The MICU controls the rear window defogger signal based on inputs from each switch.

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Rear window defogger switch

 
  Input Output
B-CAN   MICU message (RRDEFSW)

Exterior Lights 

The MICU controls the exterior lights based on combination light switch inputs sent by B-CAN data.

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Combination light switch signal (PARKING)

Combination light switch signal (HLLO)

Combination light switch signal (HLAUTO)

Combination light switch signal (HLHI)

Headlights (low/high beam)

Parking lights

Side marker lights

Taillights

License plate lights

B-CAN   Relay module message (PARKINGRLY)

Relay module message (HLLORLY)

Relay module message (HLHIRLY)

Relay module message (ILL SML)

Glove Box Opener Operation 

The MICU controls the keyless buzzer based on inputs from the answer back signals.

  Input Output
MICU Glove box opener switch Glove box opener solenoid relay
B-CAN Door lock signal  

Relay Control Module 

Power Supply Voltage Monitoring Function 

The relay control module monitors the power supply voltage (backup voltage). If the voltage drops below 10 V, the relay control module does not store DTCs.

  Input Output
Relay control module Battery voltage (VBU)  

Security Alarm System 

The relay control module controls the lighting system and the horn based on inputs from each switch and B-CAN data.

  Input Output
Relay control module IG1 power supply Headlight relay

Headlights (low beam)

Taillight relay

Horn relay

B-CAN Security alarm signals  

Answer Back Response Operation (Parking lights, Taillights, Horns) 

The relay control module controls the lighting system and the horn based on keyless signal sent by B-CAN.

  Input Output
Relay control module   Headlight relay

Headlights (low beam)

Taillight relay

Horn relay

B-CAN Answer back signals  

Keyless PANIC Operation 

The relay control module controls the keyless PANIC operation based on keyless signal sent by B-CAN.

  Input Output
Relay control module   Headlight relay

Headlights (low beam)

Taillight relay

Horn relay

B-CAN PANIC signals  

Exterior Lights 

The relay control module controls the exterior lights based on combination light switch inputs sent by B-CAN data.

  Input Output
Relay control module IG1 power supply Headlight relay

Headlights (low/high beam)

Taillight relay

B-CAN Combination light switch (PARKING/LO/HI/AUTO) Relay control module messages

Headlight Auto OFF Function* 

The relay control module controls the exterior lights shutoff based on inputs from the IG1 signal and B-CAN data.

  Input Output
Relay control module IG1 power supply Headlight relay

Headlights (low/high beam)

Taillight relay

B-CAN Key switch signal

Driver's door switch

Driver's door lock knob switch signal (LOCK)

Combination light switch signals

IG1 meter signal

Keyless access key signal

Automatic lighting signals

Relay control module messages
*: This system can be customized in the multi-information display (MID) to suit the client needs. For more information about customizing options, refer to the Owner's Manual.

LED Headlight Failure Detection 

The relay control module controls the LED headlight based on inputs from each inputs and B-CAN data.

  Input Output
Relay control module IG1 power supply

Headlights (low beam)

 
B-CAN IG1 meter signal Relay control module messages

Automatic Lighting System 

The relay control module controls the automatic lighting system based on inputs from IG1 input and B-CAN data.

  Input Output
Relay control module IG1 power supply Headlight relay

Headlights (low/high beam)

Taillight relay

B-CAN IG1 meter signal

Automatic lighting signals

Combination light switch signals

Relay control module messages

Daytime Running Lights 

The relay control module controls the headlights daytime running light system based on inputs from IG2 switch and B-CAN data.

  Input Output
Relay control module IG2 power supply Headlights (low beam)

Daytime running lights

B-CAN IG1 meter signal

Parking brake switch signal

Automatic lighting signals

Combination light switch signal (HLAUTO)

Relay control module messages

Washer Operation 

The relay control module controls the windshield washer motor based on inputs from the IG1 switch and B-CAN data.

  Input Output
Relay control module IG1 power supply Windshield washer motor
B-CAN Windshield washer switch Windshield washer motor message (FRWASHRLY)

Rear Window Defogger Operation 

The relay control module controls the rear window defogger based on inputs from the IG1 switch and B-CAN data.

  Input Output
Relay control module IG1 power supply Rear window defogger relay
B-CAN Rear window defogger switch  

A/C Pressure Sensor 

The relay control module controls the A/C pressure switch signal based on inputs from each switch.

  Input Output
Relay control module IG1 power supply

A/C pressure sensor

 
B-CAN   Relay control module message (ACPRESW)