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Car Access System

The CAS control unit monitors the status of the central locking system. The hood contact switch is connected to the CAS control unit. The opening of the hood is thus monitored (open or closed). The CAS control unit feeds this signal to the DWA control unit via the K-CAN. The CAS control unit also supplies the flowing signals:



The Car Access System (CAS) supplies input signals with regard to the terminal management (e.g. terminal 15 ON).

The adaptive headlights control unit is activated when terminal 15 is switched ON.