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System Outline

BEAN consists of body electrical systems such as the body ECU, A/C control assembly, power source control ECU, combination meter, tire pressure warning ECU, certification ECU*, transmission control ECU, ID code box and gateway ECU. The gateway ECU has communication circuits corresponding to different types of communication data. Different types of communication data can be shared among communication parts after it goes through gateway ECU. Vehicle information is input to the body ECU at an assembling plant as a representative ECU which delivers the information to other ECUs through multiplex communication.

* Optional equipment

This system is active for the following systems:

* ABS

* Air Conditioning

* Audio System

* Combination Meter

* Cruise Control

* Engine Control

* EPS

* Headlight

* Hybrid Vehicle Immobiliser System

* Illumination

* Interior Light

* Key Reminder

* Luggage Compartment Door Opener

* Mirror Heater

* Multi-Display

* Push Button Start System

* Rear Window Defogger

* Shift Control System

* Smart Key System

* Taillight

* Tire Pressure Warning System

* TOYOTA Hybrid System

* TRAC

* VSC