GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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SIMPLIFIED WIRING SYSTEM (SWS)
54Ba-5
HEADLIGHT
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Headlight automatic shutdown function
When the headlights or taillights are on, and the igni-
tion switch is turned from "ON" to "LOCK" (OFF) or
"ACC" position or the ignition key is removed, the
headlights will be switched off in three minutes. If the
driver's door is opened within that three-minute
period, the headlights will be switched off automati-
cally. This prevents the battery from discharging.
NOTE: The headlight automatic shutdown function
can be disabled by the SWS configuration function.
Refer to
P.54Ba-26
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Headlight dimmer switch automatic resetting
function
This function allows the dimmer switch to be reset to
the low-beam position whenever the headlight switch
is turned to the ON position.
FLASHER TIMER
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Turn-signal light
When the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" posi-
tion and turn-signal light switch is placed in the ON
position for right or left turn-signaling, the system
generates turn-signal light drive signals (flashing sig-
nals). The system also notifies of a blown turn-signal
light bulb by shortening the flashing intervals of the
corresponding indicator light.
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Hazard warning light
The system detects a change from OFF to ON of the
hazard warning input signal and activates or shuts off
the hazard warning lights accordingly.
FOG LIGHT
The fog light switch becomes active only when the
headlights are at the low-beam mode. Therefore, if
the headlights are turned off, the fog lights will also
be switched off. When the headlights are turned on
during the next key cycle, the fog lights will be off
regardless of the fog light switch position.
DOME LIGHT
With the dome light switch in the "door controlled
operation" (middle) position, the ETACS-ECU con-
trols the dome light operation as follows:
• When a door is opened from outside or inside
[with the ignition switch turned to "LOCK" (OFF)]:
When a door is opened, the ETACS-ECU causes
the dome light to be illuminated at 100% intensity.
When the door is closed, it dims the dome light to
65% intensity and approximately 30 seconds
later, turns out the light completely. During this
period (timer controlled period), the dome light
goes out if the ignition switch is turned "ON" or
the doors are locked.
• When a door is opened or closed with the ignition
switch in the "ON" position: The dome light illumi-
nates at 100% intensity when a door is opened
and turned out when it is closed.
• When no door is opened and the ignition key is
removed: The dome light is illuminated at 100%
intensity and turned off approximately 30 sec-
onds later. During that time (timer-controlled
period), the dome light goes out if the ignition key
is inserted and turned to "ON" or the door locking
system is activated.
• Dome light's answerback operation in response
to door lock control by keyless entry system: To
allow the driver to confirm the doors have locked
by the keyless entry system, the ETACS-ECU
causes the dome light to blink twice when the
doors are locked by the RKE system and to illu-
minate for approximately 15 seconds when the
doors are locked. The dome light's answerback
operation in response to a keyless entry system
control action is accompanied by flashing of the
hazard warning lights.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM
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Theft-alarm System Operation
If a door, back door or hood is opened, when the
theft-alarm system has been armed the horn (theft-
alarm horn and horn) will sound and headlights flash
(high-beam) intermittently for a period of 180 sec-
onds.
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Panic Alarm Function
With the theft-alarm function armed, pressing the
panic button on the keyless entry system transmitter
causes the horn (theft-alarm horn and horn) to sound
for about 180 seconds in an attempt to prevent theft.
The alarm is turned off by pressing any switch on the
transmitter.
CONFIGURATION FUNCTION
The keyless entry hazard answerback function and
the headlight automatic shutdown function can be
adjusted by the special operation. Or they can be
returned to the initial condition.