When the engine switch is turned on (IG), the IG power source circuit supplies positive (+) voltage to the multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU.

The multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU also receives engine switch signals via this circuit.

The signals generated by operating the manual switch are sent to the multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU through the serial line.

This is the power source for the motors.

The multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU forms a network with the ECUs of other systems through the communication bus. Each ECU informs the other ECUs that it is connected to the network by outputting a specified signal (periodic signal) to the communication bus on a regular schedule. The multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU receives vehicle speed signals from the combination meter via the communication bus to prevent improper operation of the auto away/return function during driving.

The tilt motor is operated by the power source voltage supplied from the multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU and tilts the steering column up and down. The tilt position sensor (Hall IC) in the tilt motor detects the tilt angle of the steering column and outputs a signal to the CPU based on that tilt.

The multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU forms a network with the ECUs of other systems through the communication bus. Each ECU informs the other ECUs that it is connected to the network by outputting a specified signal (periodic signal) to the communication bus on a regular schedule. The multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU detects the connection of each ECU based on the signal.

Different voltage values are input to the multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU by operating the tilt and telescopic manual switch. The multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU then judges which motor and in which direction that motor should be moved based on the voltage value.

The ECU power source circuit supplies positive voltage to the multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU.

The telescopic motor is operated by the power source voltage supplied from the multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU and slides the steering column forward and backward. The telescopic position sensor (Hall IC) in the telescopic motor detects the sliding position in the forward and backward directions of the steering column and outputs a signal to the multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU based on that sliding amount.

A key code confirmation signal (ON or OFF) is sent from the main body ECU to the multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU via the communication bus.

The multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU uses this signal to operate the auto away/return function.