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Footwell Module

The footwell module detects the request to switch the interior lighting on/off based on the signals from the Car Access System, for example.

The footwell module provides a number of outputs for the interior lighting functions.

LIGHTING FUNCTIONS

Output Light
Doorway light All doorway lights in the doors
Terminal 58g Interior door lights, center console stow compartment, center armrest stow compartment, ambient interior lights, map pocket lights and backlighting for various switches, etc.
Footwell light Footwell lights, front
Interior lighting 1 Rear footwell lights, sill lights, front interior light
Interior lighting 2 Interior light, rear
Courtesy lighting Courtesy lights in the doors
Electrical equipment cutout Reading lights

The footwell module evaluates the status of the door contacts. The interior lighting is switched on when a door is opened. Each door switch is connected individually to the footwell module.

The footwell module analyzes the status of the front reading light buttons and front/rear interior light buttons.