Purpose
The ambient temperature sensor detects the ambient temperature.
Function
The ambient temperature sensor converts the detected temperature to an electric signal.
Construction
A thermistor-type ambient temperature sensor has been adopted.
The ambient temperature sensor is installed to the shroud panel on the back side of the front bumper.
Operation
The thermistor changes the resistance according to the surrounding temperature.
The resistance decreases if the temperature increases, and conversely increases if the temperature decreases as shown in the figure.

Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Ambient Temperature Sensor [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
Blower Motor Inspection [Full Auto Air Conditioner]Automatic Transaxle Warning Light [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The automatic transaxle warning light illuminates when the transaxle has
malfunction.
Construction
The automatic transaxle warning light is built into the instrument cluster.
Operation
If the transmission has a malfunction, the TCM sends an ...
Multiplex Communication System
A controller area network (CAN) system has been adopted in which multiplex
communication is performed using a single communication path.
A high-speed controller area network (HS-CAN) has been adopted for the communication
between the following modules:
PCM
...
Curtain Air Bag Module [Standard Deployment Control System]
Purpose
When a curtain air bag module receives an impact from a lateral collision,
the operation (deployment) of the air bag mediates the impact to the head of
the driver and front passenger.
Function
When a curtain air bag module receives an impact from a lateral collision ...