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Land Rover Freelander System Description and Operation19 · ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - SIEMENS
19 · Engine

Interface ECU

Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander System Description and Operation
Section
Cruise Control Description › Interface ECU
ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - SIEMENSInterface ECU
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ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - SIEMENS

18-4-46 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Cruise Control Description

General
The cruise control system is integrated with the engine management system and uses throttle intervention to 
automatically maintain a set vehicle speed. Once engaged, the system can also be used to accelerate the vehicle 
without using the accelerator pedal. The cruise control system consists of:

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A master switch.

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SET+ and RES steering wheel switches.

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An interface ECU.

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A warning lamp.

The system also uses:

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Inputs from the brake pedal sensor and the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) modulator.

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The Engine Control Module (ECM).

The Controller Area Network (CAN) bus is used by the cruise control system for the exchange of data between the 
interface ECU, ECM, EAT ECU, ABS modulator and instrument pack.

Cruise control is enabled when the master switch is pressed. Once enabled, the cruise control system is operated 
using the steering wheel switches. The steering wheel switches output signals to the interface ECU, which then 
signals the ECM. The ECM then adjusts the throttle to maintain the vehicle at the set speed.

The cruise control warning lamp provides a visual indication of when the system is engaged.

Master Switch
The master switch controls an ignition feed to the interface ECU to enable the system. The switch is a mechanically 
latching push switch installed on the outboard side of the instrument pack. An amber LED in the switch remains 
illuminated while the switch is latched.

Steering Wheel Switches
The steering wheel switches,  SET+ and RES, are non latching push switches that engage and disengage cruise 
control and adjust the set speed. While pressed, the switches connect a power feed from the battery, via the coil of 
the horn relay and the rotary coupler, to the interface ECU.

Interface ECU
The interface ECU converts the analogue signals from the steering wheel switches into serial data messages, known 
as Multi-Function Logic (MFL) messages, which are interpreted by the ECM to operate cruise control. The interface 
ECU also controls the output of a cruise engaged signal to the EAT ECU. The interface ECU is installed below the 
RH front seat, under a plastic protective cover.

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