A subcode-data generating circuit generates subcode data including subcode component data which indicates any one of time information and information other than the time information. After occurrence of the shift pattern abnormality is determined, ECU determines whether or not a first condition that a shift pattern has changed into a normal pattern of a drive range, a second condition that a brake is ON and a vehicle is in a stop state is satisfied, and a third condition that an accelerator is OFF are satisfied. In a process for converting a source program into an executable program, a check is carried out at compile time as to whether a persistent reference to an object to be newly created is generated. An appliance incorporating such a wiring assembly is also disclosed. The plug includes an insulating portion and a plug portion exposed outside the insulating portion. First and second cross bars are also included, each with upper and lower ends, the upper end of the first cross bar being coupled to the upper bar and the lower end of the second cross bar being coupled to the lower bar.