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MICU Control Functions Index

The driver's MICU (built into the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box) is one of the B-CAN components The driver's MICU controls many systems related to the body controller area network and a security system, and also works as a gateway to diagnose the other B-CAN connected ECUs with the HDS Refer to each system circuit diagram for details

MICU CONTROL FUNCTIONS CHART

System Function
Multiplex Control Sends switch input/output signal information to the driver's MICU The driver's MICU controls the ECUs electric load and communication based upon the information received via the B-CAN
On-Board Diagnosis The driver's MICU has a gateway function which sends the results of the driver's MICU internal diagnosis and the B-CAN connected ECU's diagnosis to the HDS.
Self-Diagnosis Test mode 1 diagnoses the communication line between the driver's MICU and B-CAN connected units Test mode 2 checks the switch inputs connected to the driver's MICU.
Interior Light(s) The driver's MICU controls the interior lights ON, OFF and dimming based upon the information of the related switches and/or the B-CAN related information.
Sleep Function The driver's MICU has a sleep function, which it enters during the power down mode

The driver's MICU also controls the function of these circuits