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Hybrid Control System: Fail-Safe

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If a malfunction occurs in the hybrid system, HPCM performs fail-safe activation according to the detected malfunction, and activates the hybrid system warning lamp or 12-volt battery charge warning lamp.

DTC Detection items Hybrid system operation and vehicle behavior
U0100
P0510
P314D
P314E
P31A6
Engine If engine fuel is cut off or ECM CAN communication are abnormal The engine is stopped and the vehicle is driven by the traction motor alone.
If ECM stopped control of the electric throttle control actuator The drive force is controlled to a creep force, regardless of the amount the accelerator pedal is depressed.
If ECM is limiting speed due to fuel cut-off Engine stop control is prohibited and the vehicle is driven by the engine alone with a limit on the engine speed. For this reason, acceleration performance decreases.
P2857
P2859
Clutch 1 If there is a malfunction on the clutch 1 engaged side Engine stop control is prohibited.
If there is a malfunction on the clutch 1 disengaged side The engine is stopped and the vehicle is driven by the traction motor alone.
U0110
P0A1D
P3176
P3177
P317A
P317B
P31A7
Traction motor inverter If the CAN communication with the traction motor inverter computing unit or traction motor inverter are abnormal
  • The hybrid system is stopped.
  • Driving is not possible even when the accelerator pedal is depressed.
If the traction motor inverter stopped control of the traction motor Engine stop control is prohibited, and the vehicle is driven by the engine alone. As a result, acceleration performance decreases and the shifting shock becomes larger.
U0101
P3185
P31A8
Transmission Transmission malfunction
(If clutch 2 is unable to slip)
The engine is stopped and the vehicle is driven by the traction motor alone.
Transmission malfunction
(If clutch 2 is able to slip)
Driving occurs according to the restrictions on transmission gears.
If CAN communication with the TCM computing unit or TCM are abnormal
  • The engine and traction motor are stopped.
  • Driving is not possible even when the accelerator pedal is depressed.
P3149 Sub electric oil pump
  • Engine stop control is prohibited in low vehicle-speed ranges.
  • If the engine is stopped, driving becomes impossible, and the "Shift P Warning" is displayed on the information display. When the warning instructions are followed and the driver shifts to the P position, the engine starts and driving becomes possible again.
P3123
P3124
P3125
P3126
P3127
P3128
Electric water pump Controlling the motor torque and drive with the engine power only, therefore the acceleration becomes slower, also the shift shock becomes more obvious.
U0111
P0A1F
P317F
P3181
P3182
P31A9
Li-ion battery If there is a Li-ion battery malfunction, or if CAN communication with the Li-ion battery controller computing unit and Li-ion battery controller are abnormal
  • The hybrid system is stopped.
  • Driving is not possible even when the accelerator pedal is depressed.
If the Li-ion battery power usage is restricted by the Li-ion battery controller Engine stop control is prohibited, and the vehicle is driven by the engine alone. As a result, acceleration performance decreases and the shifting shock becomes larger.
P0AA6
P3117
P3118
P3119
P3120
High-voltage system insulation resistance
  • Hybrid system start is prohibited.
  • Vehicle does not change to READY state even if the start operation is performed.
P0A95
P311D
P311E
High-voltage power wiring
  • The hybrid system is stopped.
  • Driving is not possible even when the accelerator pedal is depressed.
P0AA0
P0AA1
P0AA4
System main relay
  • Hybrid system start is prohibited.
  • Vehicle does not change to READY state even if the start operation is performed.
P0ADB
P0ADC
  • The hybrid system is stopped.
  • Driving is not possible even when the accelerator pedal is depressed.
P0B37 Service plug
  • The hybrid system is stopped.
  • Driving is not possible even when the accelerator pedal is depressed.
P0A0A Interlock switch
  • The hybrid system is stopped.
  • Driving is not possible even when the accelerator pedal is depressed.
P0A08
P0A12
DC/DC converter Vehicle speed is limited according to the drop in 12V battery voltage. After vehicle speed gradually decreases and only creep drive force is output, drive force output stops.
P0AE2
P0AE6
P0AE7
P311F
Pre-charge relay
  • The hybrid system is stopped.
  • Driving is not possible even when the accelerator pedal is depressed.
P0A1D
P3146
HPCM
  • The hybrid system is stopped.
  • Driving is not possible even when the accelerator pedal is depressed.
U1000 CAN Communication
  • The hybrid system is stopped.
  • Driving is not possible even when the accelerator pedal is depressed.
P3157 Sensor power supply
  • The hybrid system is stopped.
  • Driving is not possible even when the accelerator pedal is depressed.
P2122
P2123
P2127
P2128
P2138
Accelerator pedal position sensor
  • Engine stop control is prohibited, and the drive force is controlled to a creep force, regardless of the amount the accelerator pedal is depressed.
  • If the malfunction is detected during motor driving, motor driving continues. When the driver next shifts to the P position, the engine starts and engine stop control is prohibited.
P0A0F
P3150
Engine start control
  • Hybrid system start is prohibited.
  • Vehicle does not change to READY state even if the start operation is performed.