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(Component Description For DISTRONIC Electric Controller Unit - GF30.30-P-3213GR)

MODEL 166 

up to Model Year 2016 

with CODE 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS) 

MODEL 166 

up to Model Year 2016 

with CODE 237 (Active Blind Spot Assist) 

Shows MODEL 166.0 

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Location 

The DISTRONIC electric controller unit is located in the middle behind the front brand emblem.

Task 

The DISTRONIC electric controller unit has the following tasks:

The control unit integrated in the DISTRONIC electric controller unit actuates the long range radar and evaluates the target data.

The target data from the long range radar is transferred by the DISTRONIC electric controller unit via the vehicle dynamics CAN (CAN H) to the video and radar sensor system control unit.

Input and output signals:

The following input signals are received, evaluated and output signals delivered by the DISTRONIC electric controller unit via the vehicle dynamics CAN:

Body 

The DISTRONIC electric controller unit contains a control unit for actuation and evaluation of the long range radar.

Properties of the long range radar:

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

View of radiator trim with integrated brand emblem 

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The cover for the DISTRONIC electric controller unit is designed as a radar transparent brand emblem and has the following tasks:

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