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Turn signal indicator actuation, function - GF82.10-P-3008G

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Fig 1: Turn Signal Indicator Actuation Function Diagram
G07705735Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Turn signal actuation in general 

The turn signal actuation can be triggered by different events. For this reason, the turn signal actuation is prioritized as follows:

  1. Crash flashing, triggered by the restraint systems control unit
  2. Flashing, triggered by the special vehicle multifunction control unit (SVMCU [MSS]) (N26/9) (for special-purpose vehicles)
  3. Flashing (with code (FZ5) Anti-theft alarm system (ATA [EDW]) or (FZ8) Anti-theft alarm system with interior protection), triggered by rear SAM
  4. Turn signaling, triggered by combination switch via the steering column tube module
  5. Hazard warning flashers, triggered by the hazard warning system switch in the upper control panel control unit
  6. Central locking open/close feedback, triggered by the EZS control unit (N73)

General turn signal actuation function sequence 

The turn signal light actuation comprises several subfunctions:

Turn signals 

Function requirements: 

Operational sequence turn indicators 

The position of the combination switch is recorded by the steering column tube module and forwarded to the rear SAM via the interior CAN (CAN B).

In its role as master control unit, the rear SAM forwards each request for all the turn signal functions via the interior CAN.

Left turn signal: 

The front SAM actuates the left turn signal lamp.

The left front door control unit actuates the left outside mirror turn signal lamp.

The rear SAM actuates the left turn signal light in the left taillamp (E3).

Right turn signal: 

The front SAM actuates the right turn signal lamp.

The right front door control unit actuates the right outside mirror turn signal lamp.

The rear SAM actuates the right turn signal light in the right taillamp (E4).

Flashing on trailer (with code (Q55) Trailer hitch with reinforced low ball head): 

The trailer recognition control unit actuates the corresponding turn signal lights on the trailer via the trailer hitch socket (13-pin).

Feedback: 

The instrument cluster receives the turn signal requests from the rear SAM via the interior CAN and actuates the left turn signal indicator lamp or the right turn signal indicator lamp.

The flashing frequency is f = 1.5 Hz with a light/dark duty cycle of 52 % to 48 %.

If a faulty turn signal light or turn signal lamp is detected, the frequencies of the turn signal indicator lamps in the instrument cluster double. The frequency of the turn signal lights and turn signal lamps remains at f = 1.5 Hz.

The turn signal procedure is ended following automatic reset when the vehicle is countersteered or through manual reset of the combination switch.

One-touch turn signaling 

Function requirements: 

Turn signal lamp touch control, function sequence 

The operational sequence for the turn signal lamp touch control is the same, in relation to the signal flow, as that for the turn signal indicator. The difference lies in the triggering and ending of the turn signal procedure.

For one-touch turn signaling, the combination switch need only be pressed to the index point for t < 500 ms in the required turn signal direction

This initiates actuation of three turn signal cycles.

One-touch turn signaling is canceled by actuation of the hazard warning flashers, operation of the combination switch in the respective opposite direction as well as the central locking system open/close signal from the EZS control unit.

Hazard warning flashers 

The hazard warning flashers can be actuated as follows:

Manual activation 

Function requirements: 

Manual activation function sequence 

The hazard warning flasher is activated by pressing the hazard warning system switch.

The status of the hazard warning system switch is read in by the upper control panel control unit and forwarded to the rear SAM via the interior CAN.

The function sequence for the hazard warning flasher is identical to that for turn signaling in terms of signal flow. However, the turn signal lights and turn signal lamps on both sides of the vehicle are actuated.

The duty cycle is dependent on the position of the transmitter key (A8/1) in the EZS control unit:

Feedback: 

In addition to the turn signal indicator lamps in the instrument cluster, the indicator lamp in the hazard warning system switch is also actuated.

Automatic activation in event of airbag deployment 

Function requirements 

Function sequence for automatic activation in event of airbag deployment 

In the event of an airbag deployment, the restraint systems control unit immediately sends a signal to the rear SAM for actuation of the turn signal lights and turn signal lamps.

This function is deactivated by pressing the hazard warning system switch.

  Component description for supplemental restraint system control unit N2/7 GF91.60-P-4068G
  Component description for front SAM control unit with fuse and relay module N10/1 GF54.21-P-6070G
  Component description for rear SAM control unit with fuse and relay module N10/2 GF54.21-P-6030G
  Component description for trailer recognition control unit N28/1
With code (Q55) Trailer hitch with reinforced low ball head
GF31.19-P-4050G
  Component description for left front door control unit N69/1 GF72.29-P-4141G
  Component description for right front door control unit N69/2 GF72.29-P-4142G
  Upper control panel control unit, component description N72/1 GF54.21-P-6040G
  Electronic ignition/starter switch control unit (EZS), component description N73 GF80.57-P-6000G
  Component description for steering column tube module N80 GF54.21-P-6050G
  Combination switch, component description S4 GF82.30-P-5000G