FUNCTION AND CONTROL BY ECUS OF LIN



Following functions are controlled by ECUs of LIN.
Function
Control ECU
Explanation of function
Buzzer
Lamp reminder function
ETACS-ECU, column switch

Turn-signal lamp operation sound function

Seat belt reminder function
ETACS-ECU

Windshield wiper/washer
Intermittent control (vehicle speed sensing intermittent time adjustable type)
ETACS-ECU, column switch, rain light sensor <Vehicles with auto lamp>

Windshield wiper compatible with the rain light sensor <Vehicles with auto lamp>

Mist wiper control

Low speed wiper and high speed wiper control

Windshield wiper linked with washer function

Rear wiper/washer
Rear wiper control
ETACS-ECU, column switch

Rear wiper linked with washer function

Headlamp
High-beam indicator
ETACS-ECU, column switch, rain light sensor <Vehicles with auto lamp>

Daytime running lamp

Auto lamp control <Vehicles with auto lamp>

Flasher timer function
Turn-signal lamp control
ETACS-ECU, column switch

Comfort flashing function

Turn-signal lamp indicator

Hazard warning lamp control

Front fog lamp
Front fog lamp control
ETACS-ECU, column switch

Front fog lamp indicator

Rear fog lamp
Rear fog lamp control
ETACS-ECU, column switch

Rear fog lamp indicator

Customisation function
ETACS-ECU


BUZZER



LAMP REMINDER FUNCTION



When the ignition key is removed and then the driver’s door is opened with turning ON the tail lamp or the head lamp, the buzzer sounds continuously to warn the driver that the lamp remains ON.

TURN-SIGNAL LAMP OPERATION SOUND FUNCTION



ETACS-ECU buzzer sounds simultaneously with the blinks of the turn-signal lamp and the hazard lamp.

SEAT BELT REMINDER FUNCTION


If the driver turns the ignition switch to the "ON" position without fastening the seat belt, the ETACS-ECU sounds the buzzer and the combination meter illuminates the indicator to warn the driver to fasten the seat belt.

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER



INTERMITTENT CONTROL (VEHICLE SPEED SENSING INTERMITTENT TIME ADJUSTABLE TYPE <THE INITIAL SETTING: WITH FUNCTION>





  1. ETACS-ECU calculates the intermittent time T1 based on the variable intermittent wiper volume switch signal sent from the column switch, and on the vehicle speed signal sent from the combination meter through CAN communication.
    note When the variable intermittent wiper volume switch is set at FAST position, the windshield wiper continuously operates at low speed instead of operating in an intermittent mode whenever the vehicle speed exceeds 50 km/h.
  2. When ETACS-ECU receives the windshield intermittent wiper switch ON signal from the column switch while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, it turns the windshield wiper relay ON to operate the windshield wiper at low speed.
  3. When the windshield wiper comes to the stop position, the windshield wiper auto stop signal turns OFF. And the windshield wiper stops operating.
  4. When the intermittent time T1 has elapsed after the windshield wiper relay was turned OFF, ETACS-ECU turns ON the windshield wiper relay again and repeats the procedure above.
note Using a customisation function, the calculation method of the intermittent time T1 can be configured (Refer to ).

WINDSHIELD WIPER COMPATIBLE WITH RAIN LIGHT SENSOR <VEHICLES WITH AUTO LAMP>


The ETACS-ECU operates the windshield wipers according to the wiper request signal from the rain light sensor when the vehicle is driven with the windshield intermittent wiper switch in the "ON" position.

MIST WIPER CONTROL



When the windshield mist wiper switch of the column switch is turned ON with the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position, ETACS-ECU turns ON the windshield wiper drive signal. At the same time, the wiper speed switch relay turns to ON (HI). And the windshield wiper operates at the high speed.

Low speed wiper and high speed wiper control




When the windshield low speed wiper switch of the column switch is turned ON while the ignition switch is ACC or ON, the ETACS-ECU turns ON the windshield wiper drive signal. And the windshield wiper operates at the low speed.
When the windshield high speed wiper switch is turned ON, the windshield wiper drive signal turns ON. Also, the wiper speed switching relay turns ON (HI), and the windshield wiper operates at the high speed.

Windshield wiper linked with washer function <Initial setting: with function>




<When windshield wiper switch is in "OFF" or "INT" position>
When the windshield wiper switch is in "INT" position, the windshield will resume the intermittent operation after the windshield wiper linked with washer function has been completed.
<When windshield wiper switch is in "LO" or "HI" position>
note
  • Using a customisation function, the windshield wiper linked with washer function can be enabled or disabled (Refer to ).
  • When the windshield wiper linked with washer function is invalidated by the customisation function, the washer operates. This function prevents the wiper blade from getting damaged during the season that the glass freezes.

REAR WIPER/WASHER



REAR WIPER CONTROL



When the rear wiper switch on the column switch is turned ON with the ignition switch at the ACC or ON position, ETACS-ECU turns ON the rear wiper drive signal for 3 seconds (approximately 2 operations), and performs the intermittent action with 8-second intervals.
note Using a customisation function, the rear wiper intermittent operation time can be configured (Refer to ).

REAR WIPER LINKED WITH WASHER FUNCTION <INITIAL SETTING: WITH FUNCTION>




When the rear washer switch on the column switch is turned ON with the ignition switch ACC or ON, ETACS-ECU turns ON the rear washer relay.
When the rear washer switch is turned ON for 0.24 second or more, ETACS-ECU will turn ON the rear wiper drive signal and operate the rear wiper continuously. The rear wiper will stop 3 seconds after the rear washer switch has been turned OFF.
If the rear washer switch is turned ON while the rear wiper is operating, the rear wiper operates continuously for 3 seconds after the rear washer operation is completed, and returns to the intermittent action with 8-second intervals.
note Using a customisation function, the rear wiper linked with washer function can be enabled or disabled (Refer to ).

HEADLAMP



HIGH-BEAM INDICATOR


The ETACS-ECU outputs the high-beam indicator ON signal to the combination meter through CAN communication in synchronization with the high-beam headlamp operation. The combination meter receives the transmitted signal and turns ON or OFF the high-beam indicator.

DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP <VEHICLES WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP>


When the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position even while the headlamp switch is in the "OFF" position, the ETACS-ECU illuminates the tail lamp and headlamp (Lo-beam).

AUTO LAMP CONTROL <VEHICLES WITH AUTO LAMP>


When the lighting switch is at the "AUTO" position, the ETACS-ECU illuminates the low-beam headlamps or the tail lamps according to the signal from the rain light sensor. Since the rain light sensor can judge the surrounding brightness and the brightness in front of the vehicle, it can illuminate the headlamps in advance when the vehicle enters a tunnel. However, the auto lamp does not work in a place where it gets dark momentarily like under a bridge.

FLASHER TIMER FUNCTION



TURN-SIGNAL LAMP CONTROL



When the turn-signal lamp switch is ON (LH or RH) with the ignition switch ON, the turn-signal lamp output (flash signal) is turned ON.
If the lamp bulb of the front or rear turn-signal lamp has burned out, the flashing speed becomes faster to alert the driver that the lamp bulb has burned out.

COMFORT FLASHING FUNCTION <INITIAL CONDITION: WITH FUNCTION>



When the turn-signal lamp switch is turned ON momentarily (0.4 second or less) while the ignition switch is in the "ON" position, the turn-signal lamp (selected side) flashes 3 times.
note Using a customisation function, the comfort flashing function can be enabled or disabled, and the operating conditions of the function and flashing number of the turn-signal lamp can be configured (Refer to ).

TURN-SIGNAL LAMP INDICATOR


ETACS-ECU outputs the turn-signal lamp indicator ON signal through CAN communication in synchronization with the turn signal lamp illumination. The combination meter receives the transmitted signal and turns ON or OFF the turn-signal lamp indicator.

HAZARD WARNING LAMP CONTROL



When the hazard lamp switch input signal turning from OFF to ON is detected, the flashing states turns over by the signal (When the hazard lamp is not blinking, it blinks. If it is blinking, it turns off).
note
  1. The push-return switch is adopted for the hazard lamp switch.
  2. Even if the lamp bulb has burned out, the flashing speed of the hazard lamp is not changed.

FRONT FOG LAMP



FRONT FOG LAMP CONTROL




When the fog lamp switch is turned to ON with the tail lamp or the headlamp lit (the tail lamp switch or the headlamp switch is ON), the fog lamp relay turns ON, and the fog lamps turn on.
If the tail lamp or the headlamp is turned off with the lighting switch OFF while the fog lamps lit, the fog lamps turn off the same time.

FRONT FOG LAMP INDICATOR


ETACS-ECU outputs the front fog lamp indicator ON signal to the combination meter through CAN communication in synchronization with the front fog lamp illumination. The combination meter receives the signal sent from ETACS-ECU and turns the front fog lamp indicator ON and OFF.

REAR FOG LAMP



REAR FOG LAMP CONTROL




If the rear fog lamp switch is turned ON when the headlamp or the front fog lamp is turned ON, the rear fog lamp is switched ON and OFF alternatively.
If the headlamp and the front fog lamp are turned OFF, the rear fog lamp is turned OFF at the same time.

REAR FOG LAMP INDICATOR


ETACS-ECU outputs the rear fog lamp indicator ON signal to the combination meter through CAN communication in synchronization with the rear fog lamp illumination. The combination meter receives the transmitted signal and turns ON or OFF the rear fog lamp indicator.