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Functional networking

A complex composite system with distributed functions in other control units is necessary for the implementation of vertical dynamics management. The following graphic shows the system network.

Fig 1: Dynamic Stability Control Functional Networking
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Item Explanation
1 Damper satellite, front left (EDCSVL)
2 Front left ride height sensor
3 Dynamic stability control (DSC)
4 Front right ride height sensor
5 Damper satellite, front right (EDCSVR)
6 Junction Box Electronics (JBE)
7 Front fuse and relay module
8 Damper satellite, rear right (EDCSHR)
9 Rear right ride height sensor
10 Center console operating facility
11 Vertical Dynamics Management control unit
12 ICM control unit
13 Footwell module (FRM)
14 Rear left ride height sensor
15 Damper satellite, rear left (EDCSHL)
16 Central gateway module (ZGM)
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In the next generation of Integrated Chassis Management (ICM), only the center console operating facility is connected to the ICM. Observe wiring diagrams in diagnosis system!