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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   Under 10 V message

Entry Lights Control System (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

Trunk lid latch switch

Interior lights
B-CAN Keyless signal

Keyless access key signal

Welcome light 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 (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

Trunk lid latch switch

Interior lights
B-CAN Keyless signal

Door lock signal

Keyless access key signal

12 volt battery condition

Welcome light 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.

Trunk Light 

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

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Trunk lid latch switch

Trunk light
B-CAN    

Door Courtesy Light 

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

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Driver's door switch

Front passenger's door switch

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 Keyless access key signal Door lock message (LOCK)

Door lock message (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 (L4 engine)

TCM P position (V6 engine)

Driver's door switch

Front passenger's door switch

Left rear door switch

Right rear door switch

Trunk lid latch switch

Brake pedal position switch

Door lock actuators (LOCK)
B-CAN Vehicle speed pulse signal Door lock message (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 (L4 engine)

TCM P position (V6 engine)

ACCESSORY (ACC) power supply

Driver's door switch

Door lock actuators (UNLOCK)

Driver's door lock actuator (UNLOCK)

B-CAN Vehicle speed pulse signal Door lock message (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 (L4 engine)

TCM P position (V6 engine)

Driver's door switch

Door lock actuators (LOCK/UNLOCK)

Driver's door lock actuator (UNLOCK)

B-CAN Vehicle speed pulse signal

FOB ID data

Customized mode data

Customized data

Diagnosis data

Door lock message (LOCK)

Door lock message (UNLOCK)

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

Door lock actuators (UNLOCK)

Driver's door lock actuator (UNLOCK)

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

Collision Detection Signal (CDS) 

The MICU controls the door lock actuators based on inputs from IG1 switch 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 message (UNLOCK)

Door Lock Response Operation 

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

  Input Output
MICU   Door lock actuators (LOCK/UNLOCK)

Driver's door lock actuator (UNLOCK)

B-CAN Door lock signal Door lock message (LOCK)

Door lock message (UNLOCK)

Door Lock (Trunk) Response Operation 

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

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

Door lock signal

 

Door Lock (Fuel Fill Door) Response Operation 

The MICU controls the fuel fill door opener solenoid based on B-CAN data.

  Input Output
MICU   Fuel fill door opener solenoid
B-CAN Door lock signal  

Trunk Lid Opener Switch 

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

  Input Output
MICU Trunk lid opener switch

Trunk lid outer handle switch

Trunk lid release actuator
B-CAN Vehicle speed pulse signal  

Fuel Fill Door Switch 

The MICU controls the fuel fill door opener solenoid based on inputs from fuel fill door switch.

  Input Output
MICU Fuel fill door switch signal Fuel fill door opener solenoid
B-CAN    

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)

B-CAN Keyless signal

Keyless access key signal

Door lock message (LOCK)

Door lock message (UNLOCK)

Relock message (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 (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 opener switch

Trunk lid release actuator
B-CAN Keyless signal

Keyless access key signal

 

Trunk Lid Outer Handle Switch Operation 

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

  Input Output
MICU Trunk lid outer handle switch

Trunk lid opener switch

Trunk lid 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

Hazard warning switch

Turn signal switch (left/right)

Turn L/R sensor signal

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

MICU message (TURNRRLY)

MICU message (HAZARDSW)

Combination light switch message (TURNR)

Combination light switch message (TURNL)

One-Push Turn Signals 

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

  Input Output
MICU IG power supply

Hazard warning switch

Turn signal switch (left/right)

Turn signal lights (left/right)
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 turn signal lights and the horn based on inputs from each switch and B-CAN data.

  Input Output
MICU Key switch signal

IG1 power supply

Audio switch

Driver's door switch

Front passenger's door switch

Left rear door switch

Right rear door switch

Trunk lid latch switch

Security hood switch

Transmission range switch (P position)

Turn signal lights (left/right)

Horn relay

B-CAN Keyless signal

Door lock signal

Keyless access key signal

MICU message (SCSET1)

MICU message (SCSET2)

Alarm message (SCACTION)

Alarm message (SCCYCLE)

Alarm message (SCPARKING)

Alarm message (SCHLLO)

Alarm message (SCHORN)

*: 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 keyless answer back operation based on B-CAN data.

  Input Output
MICU   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 security answer back operation based on B-CAN data.

  Input Output
MICU   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.

Answer Back Response Operation (Keyless Buzzer) 

The MICU controls the keyless buzzer based on B-CAN data.

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

Fill Assist Operation 

The MICU controls the fill assist operation based on B-CAN data.

  Input Output
MICU   Keyless buzzer

Turn signal lights (left/right)

B-CAN Zone alarm signal  

Keyless PANIC Operation 

The MICU controls the PANIC operation based on B-CAN data.

  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)

 

Car Finding Operation 

The MICU controls the car finding operation based on B-CAN data.

  Input Output
MICU   Headlights (low beam)

Parking lights

Taillights

Horn relay

B-CAN Car finding signal (Car finding)

Car finding signal (H/L LO)

Car finding signal (PARKING LIGHT)

Car finding signal (HORN)

 

Combination Light Switch 

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

  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)

Transmission range switch P position (L4 engine)

TCM P position (V6 engine)

 
B-CAN Parking brake switch signal

Vehicle speed pulse signal

Combination light switch message (PARKING)

Combination light switch message (HLLO)

Combination light switch message (HLAUTO)

Combination light switch message (HLHI)

Combination light switch message (PASSING)

Exterior Lights 

The MICU controls the exterior lights based on inputs from IG1 switch.

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply Parking lights

Headlights (low/high beam)

Side marker lights

Taillights

License plate lights

B-CAN   Headlight message (PARKINGRLY)

Headlight message (HLLORLY)

Headlight message (HLHIRLY)

Headlight message (ILL SML)

Headlight Auto OFF Function* 

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

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Key switch signal

Driver's door switch

Parking lights

Headlights (low/high beam)

Side maker lights

Taillights

License plate lights

B-CAN IG1 meter signal

Keyless access key signal

Automatic lighting signal (ALOFFPARKING)

Automatic lighting signal (ALOFFHLLO)

Headlight message (PARKINGRLY)

Headlight message (HLLORLY)

Headlight message (HLHIRLY)

Headlight message (ILL SML)

*: 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 switch 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 IG1 switch and B-CAN data.

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply Headlights (low/high beam)

Parking lights

Side maker lights

Taillights

License plate lights

B-CAN IG1 meter signal

Automatic lighting signal (ALPARKING)

Automatic lighting signal (ALHLLO)

Automatic lighting signal (ALOFFPARKING)

Automatic lighting signal (ALOFFHLLO)

Headlight message (PARKINGRLY)

Headlight message (HLLORLY)

Headlight message (HLHIRLY)

Headlight message (ILL SML)

Automatic Lighting Operation 

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

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Key switch signal

Automatic lighting signal

Headlight backup signal
B-CAN IG1 power supply

Vehicle speed pulse signal

Keyless access key signal

Windshield wiper switch (AUTO STOP)

Automatic lighting message (ALILLUMI)

Automatic lighting message (ALPARKING)

Automatic lighting message (ALHLLO)

Automatic lighting message (ALOFFPARKING)

Automatic lighting message (ALOFFHLLO)

Automatic lighting message (ALWARN)

Automatic lighting message (ALSIO)

Automatic lighting message (ALSIO 10 bit)

Daytime Running Lights 

The MICU controls the daytime running lights based on inputs from IG2 switch and B-CAN data.

  Input Output
MICU IG2 power supply Headlights (daytime running lights)
B-CAN IG1 meter signal

Parking brake switch signal

Automatic lighting signal (ALHLLO)

Automatic lighting signal (ALOFFHLLO)

Headlight message (DRLKC)

High Beam Support System 

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

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Combination light switch (PASSING)

Combination light switch (DIMMER)

Headlights (high beam)
B-CAN High beam support system signal (HSSHI)

Automatic lighting signal (ALHLLO)

Headlight message (HLHIRLY)

Fog Lights 

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

  Input Output
MICU Fog light switch Fog light relay
B-CAN   Headlight message (FRFOGRLY)

Puddle light Control System 

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

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

ACCESSORY (ACC) power supply

TCM P position

Driver's door switch

Front passenger's door switch

Left rear door switch

Right rear door switch

Trunk lid latch switch

Puddle lights
B-CAN Keyless signal

Welcome light signal

 

Windshield Wiper Switch 

The MICU controls the windshield wiper 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   Wiper/washer switch message (FRINT)

Wiper/washer switch message (FRWIPLO)

Wiper/washer switch message (FRWIPHI)

Wiper/washer switch message (FRMIST)

Wiper/washer switch message (FRINTVR)

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 (AUTO STOP)

Brake pedal position switch

Transmission range switch P position (L4 engine)

TCM P position (V6 engine)

Windshield wiper relay (INT)

Windshield wiper relay (HIGH/LOW)

B-CAN IG1 meter signal

Parking brake switch

Vehicle speed pulse signal

Headlight message (FRWIPAS)

*: 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 windshield wiper 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/LOW)

B-CAN IG1 meter signal

Automatic wiper signal (ASREQ)

Automatic wiper signal (AHREQ)

Automatic wiper signal (ALREQ)

Automatic wiper signal (RSFAIL)

 

Washer Operation* 

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

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Windshield washer switch

Windshield washer motor
B-CAN   Wiper auto stop message (FRWASHRLY)

*: 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 vehicle off operation based on inputs from IG1 switch and B-CAN data.

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

Power window signal (TIMER)

Power window signal (TIMERVALUE)

 

Headlight Washer Switch 

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

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Headlight washer switch

Windshield washer switch

Headlight washer motor
  Input Output
B-CAN   MICU message (HLWASHSW)

Heated Windshield Wiper Area Operation 

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

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Heated windshield wiper area switch

Heated windshield wiper area relay
B-CAN A/C signal (FRDEF) MICU message (FRDEFSW)

Rear Window Defogger Switch 

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

  Input Output
MICU IG1 power supply

Rear window defogger switch

Rear window defogger
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)