This function minimizes the loss of the ect functions when a malfunction occurs in a sensor or solenoid.
This stops lock-up control, then fuel economy decreases.
Manual shifting as shown in the following table must be done. In case of a short circuit, the ecm stops sending the current to the short circuited solenoid.
Even if starting the engine in the fail-safe mode, the gear position remains in the same position.
Hint:
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to
remove raindrops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors
(if equipped).
Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system
On/off
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after approximately 15 minutes.
Vehicles with an au ...
Driving position memory
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat) can
be recorded and recalled by pressing a button.
Two different driving positions can be recorded into memory.
Recording procedure
Check that the shift lever is in p.
Turn the engine switch to the “on” position (ve ...
Pressure control solenoid "A" electrical (shift solenoid valve sl1)
Description
Shifting from 1st to o/d is performed in combination with the on and off
operation of the shift solenoid
valves sl1 and sl2, which are controlled by the ecm. If an open or short circuit
occurs in any of the shift
solenoid valves, the ecm controls the remaining normal shift soleno ...