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Fail-Safe Chart

  1. FAIL-SAFE OPERATION 
    • When trouble occurs in the brake control system, the skid control ECU turns the warning lights on, displays a DTC corresponding to the malfunctioning systems on the multi-information display, and prohibits ABS, BA, TR(A)C and VSC operations.
    • The skid control ECU prevents operation of a malfunctioning hydraulic pressure system and continues brake control with the normal hydraulic pressure system.

    HINT:

    • If control of the electronically controlled brake system for any of the 4 wheels is prohibited, that wheel loses brake booster function or braking ability.
    • If one of the 4 wheels loses brake booster function, the feeling when depressing the brake pedal changes as the stroke simulator (pedal reactive force generating solenoid) operation will be prohibited.
    • If control of the electronically controlled brake system for all wheels is prohibited, the 2 front wheels will lose brake booster function.

      ABS, EBP and BA system: 

      FAIL-SAFE CHART - ABS, EBP AND BA SYSTEM

      Malfunction Area Control Method
      ABS system ABS, BA, TR(A)C and VSC control prohibited
      BA system ABS, BA, TR(A)C and VSC control prohibited
      EBD system ABS, EBD, BA, TR(A)C and VSC control prohibited

      TR(A)C and VSC system: 

      FAIL-SAFE CHART - TR(A)C AND VSC SYSTEM

      Malfunction Area Control Method
      Engine control system (TR(A)C and VSC systems) Before control: Disables control
      During control: Uses only the brakes to effect control
      Brake control system (TR(A)C and VSC systems) Before control: Disables control
      During control: Disables control (by gradually ending control)

      HINT:

      As for the TR(A)C and VSC systems, different systems prohibit different controls depending on a malfunctioning part.