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Substitute lamp actuation, function - GF82.10-P-3012T

MODEL 211.0 /2 up to 31.5.06 except CODE (494) USA version except CODE (498) Japan version 

MODEL 211.0 /2 up to 30.6.06 with CODE (494) USA version with CODE (498) Japan version 

When the exterior lights are switched on, the bulbs and LEDs are monitored continuously by the corresponding control units for short circuit and line interruption:

In the event of failure of lighting relevant to safety the corresponding substitute lamp is actuated.

The scope of substitute light actuations depends on the national version. Flashing functions have priority over continuous light.

Lamp failure indicator 

A lamp defect is displayed as text in the multifunction display (A1p13) in the display of the instrument cluster (A1).

Substitute lamp actuation in model 211.2 

In model 211.2 the substitute lamp provided in the rear area for a defective bulb is actuated by the rear door control unit (N111).

The rear SAM control unit with fuse and relay module (N10/2) transmits to the rear door control unit (N111), which lamp is to be activated.

If activation is successful, the rear door control unit (N111) transmits a message to the instrument cluster (A1) indicating "substitute lights active".

Defective lamp model 211.0 Substitute lights Timing device Remarks
Outer left taillamp, parking lamp, rear fog lamp (E3e2) Inner left taillamp, rear fog lamp (E3e5)   for parking lights only
Outer right taillamp, parking lamp, rear fog lamp (E4e2) Inner right taillamp, rear fog lamp (E4e5)   for parking lights only
Left stop lamp (E3e4) Outer left taillamp, parking lamp, rear fog lamp (E3e2) No Right stop lamp (E4e4) is additionally switched off, outer left taillamp, parking lamp, rear fog lamp (E3e2) actuated
Right stop lamp (E4e4) Outer right taillamp, parking lamp, rear fog lamp (E4e2) No Left stop lamp (E3e4) is additionally switched off, outer right taillamp, parking lamp, rear fog lamp (E4e2) actuated
Left standing and parking lamp (E1e3) Left front fog lamp (E5/1) 100 Hz/25 % for parking lights only
Right standing and parking lamp (E2e3) Right fog lamp (E5/2) 100 Hz/25 % for parking lights only
Left turn signal lamp (E1e5) (not for USA ONLYAUSTRALIA ONLYCANADA ONLYJAPAN ONLY and China) Left front fog lamp (E5/1) 100 Hz/25 % for directional or hazard warning flashing only
Right turn signal lamp (E2e5) (not for USA ONLYAUSTRALIA ONLYCANADA ONLYJAPAN ONLY and China) Right fog lamp (E5/2) 100 Hz/25 % for directional or hazard warning flashing only
Defective lamp model 211.2 Substitute lights Timing device Remarks
Left stop lamp, taillamp and parking lamp (E3e9) Left rear fog lamp (E3/1e5) 100 Hz/25 % Right stop lamp, taillamp and parking lamp (E4e9) are also switched off, right rear fog lamp (E4/1e5) is actuated pulsed
Right stop lamp, taillamp and parking lamp (E4e9) Right rear fog lamp (E4/1e5) 100 Hz/25 % Left stop lamp, taillamp and parking lamp (E3e9) are also switched off, left rear fog lamp (E3/1e5) is actuated pulsed
Left stop lamp, taillamp and parking lamp (E3e9) Left rear fog lamp (E3/1e5) No Right stop lamp, taillamp and parking lamp (E4e9) are also switched off, right rear fog lamp (E4/1e5) is actuated
Right stop lamp, taillamp and parking lamp (E4e9) Right rear fog lamp (E4/1e5) No Right stop lamp, taillamp and parking lamp (E4e9) are also switched off, right rear fog lamp (E4/1e5) is actuated
Left standing and parking lamp (E1e3) Left front fog lamp (E5/1) 100 Hz/25 % for parking lights only
Right standing and parking lamp (E2e3) Right fog lamp (E5/2) 100 Hz/25 % for parking lights only
Outer left turn signal lamp (E3e1) (not for USA ONLYAUSTRALIA ONLYCANADA ONLYJAPAN ONLY and China) Left backup lamp (E3/1e3) No for directional or hazard warning flashing only
Outer right turn signal lamp (E4e1) (not for USA ONLYAUSTRALIA ONLYCANADA ONLYJAPAN ONLY and China) Right backup lamp E4/1e3) No for directional or hazard warning flashing only
Left turn signal lamp (E1e5) (not for USA ONLYAUSTRALIA ONLYCANADA ONLYJAPAN ONLY and China) Left front fog lamp (E5/1) 100 Hz/25 % for directional or hazard warning flashing only
Right turn signal lamp (E2e5) (not for USA ONLYAUSTRALIA ONLYCANADA ONLYJAPAN ONLY and China) Right fog lamp (E5/2) 100 Hz/25 % for directional or hazard warning flashing only
Driver-side SAM control unit with fuse and relay module, location/task/design   GF54.21-P-4109T
Front passenger-side SAM control unit with fuse and relay module, location/task/design   GF54.21-P-4111T
Rear SAM control unit with fuse and relay module, location/task Model 211.0 GF54.21-P-4130T
Model 211.2 GF54.21-P-4130TA
Rear-end door control unit, location/task Model 211.2 GF68.80-P-4002TA
Trailer recognition control unit, location/task With code (550) Trailer hitch GF82.10-P-2106T