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Component Description For DISTRONIC Electric Controller Unit - GF30.30-P-3213FQ

MODEL 218 

with CODE 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS) 

with CODE 237 (Active Blind Spot Assist) 

Shows MODEL 218.3 

Fig 1: Distronic Electric Controller Unit Components Location - Model 218 With Code 233 (Distronic Plus) With Code 237 (Active Blind Spot Assist) Shows Model 218.3
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Location 

The DISTRONIC electric controller unit is located in the middle behind the front brand emblem in the radiator trim. The brand emblem shields the DISTRONIC controller unit against external effects (for example dirt, ice or insects).

Tasks 

The DISTRONIC controller unit fulfills the following tasks:

The control electronics integrated in the DISTRONIC controller unit actuates the long range radar and evaluates its target data. The target data of the long range radar transmits the DISTRONIC controller unit via the dynamics CAN (CAN H) to the video and radar sensor system control unit (N62/2). The listed tasks are realized through:

Receiving signals 

The DISTRONIC controller unit receives the following signals via the vehicle dynamics CAN:

Sending signals 

The DISTRONIC controller unit transmits the following signals via the vehicle dynamics CAN:

Structure 

The long range radar and control electronics are integrated in the DISTRONIC controller unit.

Properties of the long range radar:

IMPORTANT The DISTRONIC controller unit must be newly adjusted after exchange (e.g. after an accident repair) using the integrated "service adjustment mode".

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