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Multiplex Integrated Control System Description - Functional Control (2016-18)

Multiplex Integrated Control System Description - Functional Control 

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)

Prevention of Key Locked Inside Vehicle 

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

  Input Output
MICU Key switch signal

Driver's door switch

Driver's door lock knob switch signal (UNLOCK)

Door lock actuators (UNLOCK)

Driver's door lock actuator (UNLOCK)

B-CAN Keyless access signal Door lock signal (UNLOCK)

Entry Lights Control System (Ceiling Lights, Map Lights)* 

The MICU controls the interior lights 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

Full latch switch

Driver's door lock knob switch signal (LOCK)

Interior lights
B-CAN Keyless signal

Keyless access key signal

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

Interior Lights Auto-Off Timer (Ceiling Lights, 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

Full latch switch

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

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

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

Left rear door lock knob switch signal (UNLOCK)

Right rear door lock knob switch signal (UNLOCK)

Interior lights
B-CAN Keyless signal

Door lock signal

Keyless access key signal

Interior light cut signal

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

Tailgate Lights 

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

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Full latch switch

Tailgate lights
B-CAN Interior light cut signal  

Door Courtesy Light 

The MICU controls the door courtesy lights based on input from the door switches and B-CAN data.

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Driver's door switch

Front passenger's door switch

Door courtesy lights
B-CAN Interior light cut signal  

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

Full latch switch

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)

Door lock actuators (LOCK/UNLOCK)

Driver's door lock actuator (UNLOCK)

B-CAN Keyless access key signal Door lock signal (LOCK/UNLOCK)
*: This system can be customized in the multi-information display (MID) to suit the client's 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/mode)

Driver's door switch

Front passenger's door switch

Left rear door switch

Right rear door switch

Brake pedal position switch

Full latch switch

Driver's door lock knob switch signal (UNLOCK)

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

Left rear door lock knob switch signal (UNLOCK)

Right rear door lock knob switch signal (UNLOCK)

Door lock actuators (LOCK)
B-CAN 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's 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/mode)

ACCESSORY (ACC) power supply

Driver's door lock knob switch signal (UNLOCK)

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

Left rear door lock knob switch signal (UNLOCK)

Right rear door lock knob switch signal (UNLOCK)

Door lock actuators (UNLOCK)

Driver's door lock actuator (UNLOCK)

B-CAN   Door lock signal (UNLOCK)
*: This system can be customized in the multi-information display (MID) to suit the client's 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/mode)

Driver's door switch

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

Door lock actuators (LOCK/UNLOCK)

Driver's door lock actuator (UNLOCK)

Turn signal lights (left/right)

B-CAN Vehicle speed pulse signal

FOB ID data

Customized mode data

Customized data

Diagnosis data

Door lock signal (LOCK)

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 (Tailgate) Response Operation 

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

  Input Output
MICU   Tailgate release actuator
B-CAN 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

Full latch switch

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 actuators (LOCK/UNLOCK)

Driver's door lock actuator (UNLOCK)

B-CAN Keyless signal

Keyless access key signal

Door lock signal (LOCK/UNLOCK)

Relock signal (RELOCK)

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

Keyless Entry System (Tailgate) 

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

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Key switch signal

Tailgate release actuator
B-CAN Vehicle speed pulse signal

Keyless signal

Keyless access key signal

 

Tailgate Outer Handle Switch Operation 

The MICU controls the tailgate release actuator based on inputs from the tailgate outer handle switch and B-CAN data.

  Input Output
MICU Tailgate outer handle switch

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

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

Left rear door lock knob switch signal (UNLOCK)

Right rear door lock knob switch signal (UNLOCK)

Tailgate release actuator
B-CAN Vehicle speed pulse signal  

Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Lights 

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

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Turn signal switch (left/right)

Hazard warning switch

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

TURNRRLY message

HAZARDSW message

TURNRSW message

TURNLSW message

One-Push Turn Signals 

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

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Turn signal switch (left/right)

Hazard warning switch

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

TURNRRLY message

HAZARDSW message

TURN L ONETOUCH message

TURN R ONETOUCH message

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

Tailgate latch switch (without power tailgate)

Full latch switch (with power tailgate)

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

Driver's door lock knob switch signal (UNLOCK)

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

Left rear door lock knob switch signal (UNLOCK)

Right rear door lock knob switch signal (UNLOCK)

Security hood switch

Headlights (low beam)

Parking lights

Taillights

Horn relay

B-CAN Keyless signal

Door lock signal

Keyless access key signal

Keyless power tailgate OPEN signal

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's 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 inputs from each switch and B-CAN data.

  Input Output
MICU Driver's door lock knob switch signal (LOCK)

Door lock actuator signal (LOCK/UNLOCK)

Parking lights

Taillights

Turn signal lights (left/right)

Horn relay

Keyless buzzer

B-CAN Keyless signal  
*: This system can be customized in the multi-information display (MID) to suit the client's 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 Driver's door lock knob switch signal (LOCK) Parking lights

Taillights

Turn signal lights (left/right)

Horn relay

Keyless buzzer

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

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

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

  Input Output
MICU   Parking lights

Taillights

Headlights (low beam)

Horn relay

B-CAN Answer back signal (PARKING LIGHT)

Answer back signal (H/L LOW)

Answer back signal (HORN)

 

Answer Back Response Operation (Hazard) 

The MICU controls the answer back response operation based on inputs from IG1 switch and B-CAN data.

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply Turn signal lights (left/right)
B-CAN Vehicle speed pulse signal

Answer back signal (HAZARD)

 

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 (KEYLESS BUZZER)  

Power Tailgate Buzzer Operation 

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

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

Keyless PANIC Operation 

The MICU controls the keyless PANIC operation based on keyless signal sent by B-CAN.

  Input Output
MICU   Headlights (low beam)

Parking lights

Taillights

Horn relay

B-CAN PANIC signal (PANIC)

PANIC signal (H/L LO)

PANIC signal (PARKING LIGHT)

PANIC signal (HORN)

 

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 (AUTO)

Combination light switch (ON)

Combination light switch (DIMMER)

Combination light switch (PASSING)

 
B-CAN   Combination light switch signal (PARKING)

Combination light switch signal (HLLO)

Combination light switch signal (HLAUTO)

Combination light switch signal (HLHI)

Combination light switch signal (PASSING)

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

Taillights

Side marker lights

License plate lights

  Input Output
B-CAN   PARKINGRLY message

HLLORLY message

HLHIRLY message

ILL SML message

ILL SML B message

Headlight Auto OFF Function* 

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

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Key switch signal

Driver's door switch

Driver's door lock knob switch signal (LOCK)

Combination light switch signal (PARKING)

Combination light switch signal (HLAUTO)

Combination light switch signal (HLHI)

Headlights (low/high beam)

Parking lights

Taillights

Side marker lights

License plate lights

B-CAN IG1 meter signal

Keyless access key signal

Automatic lighting signal (ALOFFPARKING)

Automatic lighting signal (ALOFFHLLO)

PARKINGRLY message

HLLORLY message

HLHIRLY message

ILL SML message

ILL SML B message

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

LED Headlight Failure Detection 

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

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Headlights (low beam)

 
B-CAN IG1 meter signal Headlight message (LEDWRN)

Headlight message (LEDWRN IND)

Automatic Lighting System 

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

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Combination light switch signal (HLHI)

Combination light switch signal (HLAUTO)

Headlights (low/high beam)

Parking lights

Taillights

Side marker lights

License plate lights

  Input Output
B-CAN IG1 meter signal

Automatic lighting signal (ALPARKING)

Automatic lighting signal (ALHLLO)

Automatic lighting signal (ALOFFPARKING)

Automatic lighting signal (ALOFFHLLO)

PARKINGRLY message

HLLORLY message

HLHIRLY message

ILL SML message

ILL SML B message

Daytime Running Lights 

The MICU controls the headlights daytime running light system based on inputs from each switch and B-CAN data.

  Input Output
MICU IG2 power supply

Combination light switch signal (HLAUTO)

Combination light switch signal (HLLO)

Daytime running light relay
B-CAN IG1 meter signal

Parking brake switch signal

Automatic lighting signal (ALHLLO)

Automatic lighting signal (ALOFFHLLO)

EUDRL message

Fog Lights 

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

  Input Output
MICU Fog light switch

Combination light switch signal (PARKING)

Combination light switch signal (HLLO)

Combination light switch signal (HLAUTO)

Fog light relay
B-CAN   FRFOGRLY message

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 & LO)

Windshield wiper switch (HI & LO)

Windshield wiper switch (MIST)

Windshield wiper switch intermittent dwell time controller

 
B-CAN   Windshield wiper switch signal (INT)

Windshield wiper switch signal (LO)

Windshield wiper switch signal (HI)

Windshield wiper switch signal (MIST)

Windshield wiper switch signal (INTVR)

Windshield Wiper* 

The MICU controls the windshield wiper based on inputs from each switch and B-CAN data.

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Windshield wiper switch signal (INT)

Windshield wiper switch signal (HI)

Windshield wiper switch signal (LO)

Windshield wiper switch signal (MIST)

Windshield wiper switch signal (INTVR)

Windshield wiper switch (AUTO STOP)

Windshield washer switch signal

Transmission range switch (P position/mode)

Brake pedal position switch

Windshield wiper relay (INT)

Windshield wiper relay (HIGH)

B-CAN IG1 meter signal

Parking brake switch

Vehicle speed pulse signal

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

Automatic Wiper Operation 

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

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Windshield wiper switch (AUTO STOP)

Windshield wiper relay (INT)

Windshield wiper relay (HIGH)

B-CAN IG1 meter signal

Automatic wiper signals

 

Rear Window Wiper Switch 

The MICU controls the rear window wiper based on inputs from rear window wiper switch.

  Input Output
MICU Rear window wiper switch (INT)

Rear window wiper switch (LO)

 
B-CAN   Rear window wiper messages (RRINT)

Rear window wiper messages (RRWIPLO)

Rear Window Wiper Operation* 

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

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Windshield wiper switch signal (INT)

Windshield wiper switch signal (HI)

Windshield wiper switch signal (LO)

Rear window wiper switch (AUTO STOP)

Rear window wiper switch signal (INT)

Rear window wiper switch signal (LO)

Rear window washer switch

Transmission range switch (R position/mode)

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

Washer Operation* 

The MICU controls the windshield washer motor and the rear window washer motor based on inputs from each switch.

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Windshield washer switch

Rear window washer switch

Windshield washer motor

Rear window washer motor

B-CAN   Windshield washer motor message (FRWASHRLY)

Rear window washer motor message (RRWASHRLY)

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

Power Window Relay 

The MICU controls the power window key-off operation based on inputs from each switch.

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply Power window relay
B-CAN Power window signal (PWRLY)

Power window signal (TIMER)

Power window signal (TIMERVALUE)

 

A/C Pressure Switch 

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

  Input Output
MICU A/C pressure switch

IG1 power supply

 
B-CAN   ACPRESW message

+B Hazard Operation 

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

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Hazard warning switch

Battery voltage (VBU)

Turn signal lights (left/right)
B-CAN    

FOB ID Transmission Operation 

The MICU controls the FOB ID transmission based on inputs from each switch and B-CAN data.

  Input Output
MICU Key cylinder switch

IG1 power supply

 
B-CAN Keyless signal

Door lock signal

FOB ID message (FOB ID)