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Component description for the DTR controller unit - GF30.30-P-3210GZ

ENGINE 113, 156, 272, 629, 642 in MODEL 164.1 with CODE (219) Distronic (DTR) 

ENGINE 273, 629, 642 in MODEL 164.8 with code (219) Distronic (DTR) 

ENGINE 113, 156, 272, 642 in MODEL 251 with CODE (219) Distronic (DTR) 

Location 

The DTR controller unit is located in the center behind the radiator grille.

Fig 1: Identifying DTR Controller Unit Location
G05259994Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Task 

The DTR controller unit has the following tasks:

Design 

The DTR radar sensor and the DTR control unit are integrated within the DTR controller unit

Fig 2: Design - DTR Controller Unit Components
G05259995Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Function 

The DTR control unit actuates the radar sensor and evaluates the target data. The radar data is transmitted from the DTR control unit via the drive dynamic CAN to the ESP control unit (for control of longitudinal movement of the vehicle by DISTRONIC).

Radar characteristics

The radar plate is a radar transparent cover in the radiator grille which is necessary for correct functioning of the DISTRONIC.

Its tasks are as follows: