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Headlamp control, function - GF82.10-P-2009CW

MODEL 204.0 /2 except CODE (614) Bi-xenon headlamp unit except CODE (622) Intelligent Light System (right-hand traffic) up to Model Year 8 

General driving light actuation function sequence 

The driving light actuation consists of several subfunctions. These are:

Low beam actuation 

Function requirements 

Low beam actuation function sequence 

The position of the exterior lights switch is read in via the instrument panel LIN by the front SAM control unit with fuse and relay module (N10/1). As a result of this the front SAM control unit actuates the left low beam (E1e2) and right low beam (E2e2).

High-beams actuation 

Function requirements 

Function sequence for high beams 

High beam actuation is requested by pushing the combination switch (S4) forward.

The steering column tube module control unit (N80) detects the position of the combination switch and transmits the request to the front SAM control unit via the chassis CAN.

The front SAM control unit actuates the left high beam (E1e1) and the right high beam (E2e1).

Headlamp flasher function sequence 

To activate the headlamp flasher, the combination switch must be pulled backwards. The high beam is actuated for as long as the combination switch is held in position.

The function sequence and the signal flow of the headlamp flasher function is the same as for the high beams function.

Feedback 

Active high beam/headlamp flasher actuation is transmitted to the instrument cluster (A1) by the front SAM control unit via the interior CAN. This then actuates the high beam indicator lamp (A1e3).

Daytime running lamps actuation 

Function requirements 

Daytime running lights actuation function sequence 

The daytime running lamps function is activated by the front SAM control unit. The front SAM control unit actuates the left low beam and the right low beam.

IMPORTANT In countries with statutory daytime running lamp regulations, only the headlamp flasher is permitted in daytime running lamp mode, but not the high beam.

Automatic headlamp actuation 

Function requirements 

Auto on/off headlamps function sequence 

Function at start of journey (in darkness) 

The standing lights are activated as of circuit 15R On.

The low beams are also activated with circuit 61 On.

It is possible then to switch on the high beams.

Function at end of journey (in darkness) 

The low beams (high beams, if necessary) are deactivated when the engine is switched off. The standing lights are not switched off until the transmitter key (A8/1) is removed from the electronic ignition lock control unit (N73).

Function while driving 

The light sensor or the rain/light sensor detects the ambient brightness. When darkness is detected, the relevant request is forwarded to the front SAM control unit via the wiper/inside rearview mirror LIN. The front SAM control unit actuates the left low beam and the right low beam.

IMPORTANT Function at wiper startup:

When the wiper system is actuated for t = 20 s with a wipe cycle period of t < 6 s, the front SAM control unit actuates the left and right low beams.

If there is no wipe cycle for t = 60 s, the driving lights are switched off.

REFER TO SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS Electrical function diagram for driving light actuation   PE82.10-P-2059-99FAA
  Light sensor component description B38/1
Without code (345) Rain sensor
GF54.21-P-6001CW
  Rain/light sensor, component description B38/2
With code (345) Rain sensor
GF54.21-P-6000CW
  Lamp unit, component description E1, E2 GF82.10-P-2017CW 
  Front SAM control unit with fuse and relay module, component description N10/1 GF54.21-P-6070CW
  Electronic ignition switch control unit, component description N73 GF80.57-P-6001CW
  Steering column module control unit, component description N80 GF54.21-P-6051CW
  Exterior lights switch component description S1 GF82.10-P-4107CW