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Stop lamp actuation, function - GF82.10-P-3010GZ

MODEL 164.1 /8 

Fig 1: Stop Lamp Actuation Function Diagram
G05260232Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

General brake light actuation function sequence 

The brake light actuation is comprised of several subfunctions.

These are:

Static brake light actuation 

Function requirements: 

Static brake light actuation function sequence 

The operation of the service brake is recognized by the BAS release switch (A7/7s1) at the BAS brake booster and transmitted to the ESP control unit.

The ESP control unit transmits this message via CAN-C to the central gateway control unit, which routes the signal to CAN-B and forwards it to the rear SAM control unit.

The rear SAM control unit receives this signal redundantly via circuit 54 directly from the ESP control unit.

Depending on the equipment fitted, the rear SAM control unit actuates the following components:

Flashing brake light actuation (adaptive brake lights) 

Function requirements 

Function sequence for flashing brake light actuation (adaptive brake lights) 

The vehicle deceleration and the speed are determined by the ESP control unit. In the event of an emergency stop, the ESP control unit sends a corresponding signal to CAN-C.

This is routed to CAN-B via the central gateway control unit and received by the rear SAM control unit.

For the duration of the signal (t > 1 s), the rear SAM control unit actuates the following components at a frequency of f = 5 Hz, depending on the equipment fitted.

Without code (849) Spare tire holder/spare tire:

The emergency stop signal is reset if one of the following preconditions is fulfilled:

and vehicle deceleration a < 6.5 m/s2

BAS brake booster, component description A7/7 GF42.31-P-4004GZ
Wheel RPM sensor, component description L6/1, L6/2, L6/3, L6/4 GF42.45-P-5134GZ
Rear SAM control unit, component description N10/8 GF54.21-P-7030GZ
ESP control unit, component description N47-5 GF42.45-P-5118GZ
Electronic ignition/starter switch control unit (EIS), component description N73 GF80.57-P-6000GZ
Central gateway control unit, component description N93 GF54.21-P-4170GZ