Headlamp control, function - GF82.10-P-2009CA
MODEL 207.3/4 up to model year 2014 without CODE 615 (Bi-xenon headlamp unit with integrated curve illumination) without CODE 616 (Bi-xenon headlamp unit with integrated asymmetric curve illumination) without CODE 621 (Intelligent Light System (left-hand traffic)) without CODE 622 (Intelligent Light System (right-hand traffic))
Function requirements, general
- No overvoltage or undervoltage (operating voltage range U ≥ 7 ≤ 17.5 V)
Driving lights actuation, general
Driving lights actuation includes all functions which serve the optimum illumination of the road while driving.
During driving lights actuation, the standing lights actuation is active; this is described in the separate "Standing/parking lights actuation, function" information.
The driving lights actuation function is comprised of the following subfunctions:
- Function sequence for low beam actuation
- Function sequence for high beam actuation
- Function sequence for daytime running lights actuation
- Auto on/off headlamps function sequence
- Function sequence for headlamp range adjustment (HRA [LWR])
The driving lights are actuated corresponding to the position of the exterior lights switch (S1). The status of the exterior lights switch is read in directly by the front SAM control unit with fuse and relay module (N10/1) in model 207.3 up to 31.5.10 over instrument panel LIN (LIN 1) and in model 207.3 as of 1.6.10, model 207.4 (voltage-coded).
Additional function requirements for low beams actuation
- Circuit 15 ON
The electronic ignition lock control unit (N73) sends the status of circuit 15 to the front SAM control unit over the interior CAN (CAN B).
Function sequence for low beam actuation
Turning the exterior lights switch to the "Manual driving lights" position requests actuation of the low beams.
The front SAM control unit reads in the status of the exterior lights switch and then actuates the left low beam (E1e2) in the left front lamp unit (E1) and the right low beam (E2e2) in the right front lamp unit (E2). In addition, the front SAM control unit sends the request "Low beams indicator lamp On" via interior CAN to the instrument cluster (A1), which then actuates the low beams indicator lamp (A1e67).
Additional function requirements for high beam actuation
- For high beams function: Circuit 15 and low beams On
- For headlamp flasher function: Circuit 15R On
The electronic ignition lock control unit sends the status of circuit 15 to the front SAM control unit over the interior CAN.
Function sequence for high beam actuation
The high beams actuation is comprised of the following subfunctions:
- Function sequence for high beams
- Function sequence for headlamp flasher
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) directly reads in the position of the combination switch and transmits it to the front SAM control unit via the chassis CAN (CAN E).
The front SAM control unit receives the switch position of the combination switch, uses it to generate the request "High beams On", transmits it via interior CAN to the instrument cluster and actuates the left high beams (E1e1) and the right high beams (E2e1). The instrument cluster actuates the high beams indicator lamp (A1e3).
Function sequence for headlamp flasher
The function sequence and signal path for the headlamp flasher function correspond to that of the high beam function. However, to request the headlamp flasher function, the combination switch must be pulled backward.
If the combination switch is pulled back and held, the high beam actuation is active for maximum t = 30 s. The permanently present request is then interpreted as a "stuck combination switch".
On vehicles with code (460) Canada version or code (494) USA version the high beams must not be actuated at the same time as the left front fog lamp (E5/1) and right front fog lamp (E5/2).
The last incoming request has priority.
Additional function requirements for daytime running lights actuation
- "Daytime running lights" function activated in "Settings", "Light" menu in instrument cluster (except vehicles with code (460) Canada version)
- "Engine running" or "Drive train ready" signal set or vehicle speed v > 3 km/h
- Exterior lights switch in exterior lights OFF "0" position or "Left parking light" or "Right parking light" (model 207.3 up to 31.5.10) (codable) or auto on/off headlamps "A"
Function sequence for daytime running lights actuation
The instrument cluster sends the "daytime running lamps ON" request depending on the country coding or manually activated in the "Settings", "Light" menu over the interior CAN.
The CDI control unit (N3/9) (with diesel engine) or the ME-SFI [ME] control unit (N3/10) (with gasoline engine) sends the "engine running" or "drivetrain operational" signal over the chassis CAN.
The instrument cluster sends the vehicle speed over the interior CAN. The front SAM control unit reads in all relevant information, evaluates it and actuates the left daytime running light (E1/3) and right daytime running light (E2/3) on vehicles without code (498) Japan version. On vehicles with code (498) Japan version, the low beams are actuated in order to output the daytime running lights function because daytime running lights headlamps are not installed.
When it is dark, the front SAM control unit, in vehicles without code (498) Japan version, switches off the daytime running lights headlamps and activates the low beams actuation. The ambient brightness is sensed here by the rain/light sensor (B38/2). The front SAM control unit reads in the status of the rain/light sensor via wiper/inside rearview mirror LIN (LIN 2).
The daytime running lights actuation is deactivated as soon as the exterior lights switch is turned to position "Standing lights", "Manual driving lights" or "Left parking light" or "Right parking light" (model 207.3 as of 1.6.10, model 207.4).
On vehicles with code (460) Canada version, the front SAM control unit terminates the daytime running lights actuation when the vehicle is at a standstill once a period of t = 3 minutes has expired. If the vehicle is moved again, the front SAM control unit automatically activates the daytime running lights actuation.
The daytime running lights have a higher priority than the auto on/off headlamps.
In countries with legal daytime running light requirements, only the headlamp flasher is permissible but not the high beams. The high beams are permissible only when the high beams are manually switched on via the exterior lights switch (without code (460) Canada version and without code (494) USA version).
Additional function requirements for auto on/off headlamps
- "Engine running" or "Drive train ready" signal set or vehicle speed v > 3 km/h
- Exterior lights switch in position "A" or "0" (model 207.3 up to 31.5.10) (codable)
Auto on/off headlamps function sequence
With the auto on/off headlamps, the low beams are automatically switched on or off.
The auto on/off headlamps function is no more than a convenience system and does not exempt the driver from following the rules of the road traffic regulations.
The CDI control unit or the ME-SFI [ME] control unit sends the "engine running" signal or the "drive train operational" signal over the chassis CAN to the front SAM control unit.
The instrument cluster sends the vehicle speed to the front SAM control unit over the interior CAN.
The front SAM control unit reads in the status of the exterior lights switch.
| Behavior of exterior lights with active auto on/off headlamps: | ||
| Start of trip | Standing lamp | Low beam |
| Circuit 15C OFF | Off | Off |
| Circuit 15C ON | Off | Off |
| Circuit 15R ON | On | Off |
| Circuit 15 ON | On | Off |
| "Engine running" or "drive train operational" signal set or vehicle speed v > 3 km/h | On | On (high beams permissible) |
| End of trip | Standing lamp | Low beam |
| "Engine running" or "drive train operational" signal set or vehicle speed v > 3 km/h | On | On (high beams permissible) |
| Circuit 15 ON | On | Off |
| Circuit 15R ON | On | Off |
| Circuit 15C ON (driver door closed) | On | Off |
| Circuit 15C ON (driver door open) | Off | Off |
| Circuit 15C OFF | Off | Off |
The low beams are switched on or off depending on the ambient brightness or depending on the activities of the wiper system:
- Function sequence for auto on/off headlamps over rain/light sensor
- Function sequence for auto on/off headlamps via wiper activities
Function sequence for auto on/off headlamps over rain/light sensor
Ambient brightness is assessed by the rain/light sensor. The front SAM control unit reads in the data of the rain/light sensor via wiper/inside rear-view mirror LIN and activates the low beams actuation if darkness is recognized.
Function sequence for auto on/off headlamps via wiper activities
If the low beams are switched on or off due to the activities of the wiper system, one refers to wiper, rain or adverse weather light. The front SAM control unit controls the wiper system and evaluates the data of the rain/light sensor or the wipe request via the combination switch for this.
If the windshield wiper system is activated for t ≥20 s with a wipe cycle time of t < 6 s, the front SAM control unit activates low beams actuation. If there are no wipe cycles for t ≥ 60 s, low beam actuation is deactivated.
In the event of rain/light sensor failure, the auto on/off headlamps are not deactivated until the engine is switched off. When the vehicle is being driven through a tunnel and if the wiper start suppression function is active, the auto on/off headlamps function remains switched on.
If the wiper start suppression function is canceled, the auto on/off headlamps remain active for an additional t = 60 s.
Additional function requirements for headlamp range adjustment
- Driving lights On (low beam/high beam)
Function sequence for headlamp range adjustment (HRA [LWR])
The headlamp range adjustment is installed as passive safety equipment in vehicles fitted with halogen headlamps to prevent them from causing glare to oncoming traffic. Depending on the vehicle's load condition the incline angle of the driving lights can be corrected by operating the headlamp range controller (S1s8) on the exterior lights switch.
The left headlamp range adjustment actuator motor (E1m1) and the right headlamp range adjustment actuator motor (E2m1) are actuated voltage-coded in accordance with the position of the headlamp range adjuster. These then adjust the headlamp units in the front lamp units.
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