four wheel drive TOYOTA PRIUS 2001 Service Repair Manual

CHASSIS ± BRAKES105
4. Function of Main Components
ComponentsFunction
ABS Warning
LightLights up to alert the driver when the brake ECU detects the
malfunction in the ABS.
Combination
Meter
Brake System

Lights up together with the ABS warning light to alert the driver
when the brake ECU detects the malfunction not only in the ABS
but also in the EBD controlBrake System
Warning Lightbut also in the EBD control.

Lights up to alert the driver when the malfunction occurs in the
brake system.
Stop Light SwitchDetects the brake depressing signal.
Brake Warning BuzzerEmits a continuous sound to inform the driver that the ABS ECU
detects the malfunction in the hydraulic brake booster.
Speed SensorsDetect the wheel speed of each of the four wheels.
Brake ECU

Processes various sensor signals, regenerative brake signals, to
execute control of the ABS control, EBD control, regenerative
coordination control and hydraulic brake booster.

Communicates control data with the HV ECU.
HV ECUMaintains serial communication with the brake ECU to exchange
regenerative coordination control signals.
Hydraulic Brake Booster
Assists with the pedal effort applied to the brake pedal.

Supplies hydraulic pressure.
Brake ActuatorControls the brake fluid pressure to each brake wheel cylinder by
signals from the brake ECU.
Solenoid RelaySupplies power to the ABS's solenoid valve's in the brake actuator.
Pump Motor RelaysControl the pump motor operation in the hydraulic brake booster.

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± INTRODUCTIONTERMS
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2001 PRIUS (RM778U) TC
Turbocharger
TCCSTOYOTA Computer±Controlled System
TCVTiming Control Valve
TDCTop Dead Center
TEMP.Temperature
TEMSTOYOTA Electronic Modulated Suspension
TISTotal Information System For Vehicle Development
T/MTransmission
TMCTOYOTA Motor Corporation
TMMKTOYOTA Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, Inc.
TRACTraction Control System
TURBOTurbocharge
U/DUnderdrive
U/SUndersize
VCVVacuum Control Valve
VENTVentilator
VINVehicle Identification Number
VPSVariable Power Steering
VSCVehicle Skid Control
VSVVacuum Switching Valve
VTVVacuum Transmitting Valve
w/With
WGNWagon
W/HWire Harness
w/oWithout
1stFirst
2ndSecond
2WDTwo Wheel Drive Vehicle (4x2)
4WDFour Wheel Drive Vehicle (4x4)