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Fail-Safe Chart

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  1. FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION 
    1. When communication fails in any of the CAN bus lines (communication lines) due to a short circuit or other causes, the fail-safe function, which is specified for each system, operates to prevent the system from malfunctioning.
    2. The fail-safe function activates on each system when communication is not possible. (For further details, see the pages for each system.)
      FAIL-SAFE CHART

      Function ECM Gateway ECU Translate ECU Condition when communication is impossible DTC detection (Driver detectable)
      VSC Control (Controls driving force while VSC is in operation) - VSC function stops Detectable (Light comes on)
      VSC Control (Control VSC / TRC engine output) - VSC function stops Detectable (Light comes on)
      Meter Display (Displays operation condition and DTCs) Light does not come on or remains on Can be recognized with abnormal lighting of the light
      HINT:
      • •: Control master
      • ◦: System related