Engine Start Operation When Keyless Operation Key Is Contacted To Push-Button Ignition Switch
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- When brake pedal is depressed while selector lever is in the P position, Keyless operation key unit activates NATS antenna amp. that is located behind push-button ignition switch.
- When Keyless operation key (transponder built-in) backside is contacted to push-button ignition switch, Keyless operation key unit starts NATS ID verification between Keyless operation key unit and Keyless operation key (transponder built-in) via NATS antenna amp.
- When the ignition switch is turned to ON, Keyless operation key unit performs ID verification with the ECM. When the result is OK, engine start is permitted.
- BCM detects that the selector lever position and brake pedal operation condition.
- When ECM detects that the start engine conditions* are satisfied, it transmits a starter cut relay request signal to BCM.
- When BCM receives a starter cut relay request signal from ECM, the starter cut relay is turned ON.
- When starter cut relay is turned ON, IPDM E/R turns ON the starter relay and drives the starter motor.
- When BCM receives an engine status signal from ECM, it turns the starter relay and starter cut relay OFF and stops cranking.
*: For the engine start condition, refer to "IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CHANGE TABLE BY PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH OPERATION" below.