Lexus ES manuals

Lexus ES: System Description

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

GRILLE SHUTTER SYSTEM

(a) General description

The swing grille actuator assembly receives signals from the ECM, hybrid vehicle control ECU and air conditioning amplifier assembly via CAN communication. Based on these signals, the swing grille actuator assembly operates the radiator shutter sub-assembly.

If a malfunction occurs in the grille shutter system, a warning will be displayed on the multi-information display and grille shutter system operation will be disabled.

(b) Control List

Control

Description

Closing Operation Control

The grille shutter closes when certain conditions related to the vehicle speed, engine coolant temperature, inverter coolant temperature, ambient temperature and refrigerant pressure are met.

Opening Operation Control

The grille shutter opens when certain conditions related to the vehicle speed, engine coolant temperature, inverter coolant temperature, ambient temperature and refrigerant pressure are met.

Power Switch Off-linked Opening Operation Control

Opens the grille shutter when the power switch is turned off in order to prevent the grille shutter from becoming stuck closed while the vehicle is stopped.

Winter Control Mode

Stops the grille shutter at a position other than the fully closed position and suspends grille shutter operation in order to prevent it from becoming stuck closed when the ambient temperature is 5°C (41°F) or lower. Winter control mode is canceled when the ambient temperature becomes 10°C (50°F) or higher.

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 How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT: Use these procedures to troubleshoot the grille shutter system. *: Use the Techstream. PROCEDURE 1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP NEXT

 Initialization

INITIALIZATION CHANGE GRILLE SHUTTER CONTROL MODE AND/OR PERFORM INITIALIZATION (a) In the following situations, it is necessary to change the grille shutter control mode and/or initialize the grille

 Problem Symptoms Table

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE NOTICE: Before performing troubleshooting, change the grille shutter control mode to maintenance mode. Click here If the swing grille actuator assembly has been replaced

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 Components

COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION *1 CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY *2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH *3 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH *4 REAR UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY *5 REMOTE OPERATION CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY *6 SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMB

 Screen Flicker or Color Distortion

PROCEDURE 1. CHECK DISPLAY SETTING (a) Reset display settings (contrast, brightness) and check that the screen appears normal. OK: The display returns to normal. OK END (DISPLAY SETTING WAS CAUSE OF MALFUNCTION) NG PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TA

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