System Description

WARNING CHIME SYSTEM


PARKING BRAKE RELEASE WARNING CHIME : System Description


DESCRIPTION
- The brake ECU sends a vehicle speed signal to the hybrid vehicle control ECU via CAN communication. The hybrid vehicle control ECU then sends the vehicle speed signal to the combination meter via CAN communication.
- The combination meter judges whether the parking brake is released using the parking brake switch signal from the parking brake switch, and sounds the warning buzzer if necessary.

WARNING OPERATION CONDITIONS

If all of the following conditions are fulfilled
- Vehicle speed is approximately 7 km/h (4.3 MPH) or higher
- Parking brake switch ON

WARNING CANCEL CONDITIONS

Warning is canceled if any of the following conditions is fulfilled.
- Vehicle speed is approximately 3 km/h (1.9 MPH) or less
- Parking brake switch OFF