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BAS PLUS, Function - GF30.30-P-3310LF

Model 217, 222 

up to model year 2018 

with code 268 (Brake Assist System Plus) 

Model 217, 222 

up to model year 2018 

with code 269 (Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist (BAS+Q) 

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Function requirements, general 

IMPORTANT The electronic ignition lock control unit transmits the signal "Brake Assist PLUS" and "Brake Assist PLUS crossing traffic" via the suspension FlexRay to the radar sensors control unit and the stereo MFK.

The CDI control unit or the ME-SFI [ME] control unit sends the "Engine running" or "Drivetrain operational" signal to the radar sensors control unit via the drive train CAN, powertrain control unit and chassis FlexRay.

The Electronic Stability Program control unit sends the status of the Electronic Stability Program® via the suspension FlexRay to the radar sensors control unit.

The acceleration/turn rate is detected by the yaw rate sensor for lateral and longitudinal acceleration. The turn rate sensor for lateral and longitudinal acceleration transmits appropriate values via the dynamics CAN to the Electronic Stability Program control unit. The Electronic Stability Program control unit transmits these via the suspension FlexRay to the radar sensors control unit.

The fully integrated transmission control unit sends information about the selected gear range via drive train CAN, powertrain control unit and suspension FlexRay to the radar sensors control unit.

The vehicle speed is calculated from the wheel speeds, the direction of travel is defined by the wheel rotation direction. The Electronic Stability Program control unit transmits this information via the suspension FlexRay to the radar sensors control unit.

BAS PLUS, general 

BAS PLUS can not only support the driver in avoiding rear-end collisions in linear traffic or in minimizing their consequences, but can also offer support through the Cross-Traffic Assist function in the event of impending collisions with cross-traffic at intersections (with code 269 (Brake Assist PLUS Cross Traffic (BAS+Q))). The pedestrian recognition in the BAS PLUS system can avoid a collision with pedestrians or reduce the severity of the impact. If the driver does not actuate the brake hard enough in a hazardous situation, BAS PLUS automatically increases the brake pressure to ensure effective emergency braking, if necessary up to emergency braking. The brake application which is metered according to the situation is also makes the greatest possible braking distance available for the traffic to the rear.

The vehicle speed range from v = 7 to 250 km/h, BAS PLUS is activated in a potentially hazardous situation. BAS PLUS is only activated in the case of stationary obstacles, pedestrians and crossing vehicles when the own vehicle speed is max. v = 72 km/h. The controlling takes place by the radar sensors control unit, which actively intervenes in the brake system.

Function sequence for BAS PLUS 

The BAS PLUS function requires the following conditions for implementation of the function:

Object detection in longitudinal direction:

Object detection long range takes place by the long range radar sensor at the front.

The front long range radar sensor monitors the traffic area in front of the vehicle up to a distance of s = 200 m in a corridor of ∠ = 18°. Objects up to a distance of s = 0 to 60 m are detected in a corridor of ∠ = 60°.

The front long range radar sensor operates according to the pulse modulated Doppler principle, which enables the distances and speeds of individual objects (e.g. vehicles) to be measured independently of each other.

The front long-range radar sensor sends corresponding signals via chassis FlexRay to the radar sensors control unit.

Up to a distance of s = 30 m, objects are detected by the front bumper radar sensors (short range radar sensor system). The object detection by the short range radar sensor system simply serves to allow plausibility checking.

The front bumper radar sensors send appropriate signals via the radar CAN 1 to the radar sensors control unit.

Detection of objects crossing the lane (with code 269 (Brake Assist system PLUS crossing traffic (BAS+Q))):

Crossing objects are detected by the front long range radar sensor and the stereo multifunction camera in the vehicle speed range from v = 7 to 72 km/h depending on their characteristics (height, width) and their closing speed.

The stereo multifunction camera is located in the upper area of the windshield and supplies the following data:

IMPORTANT The stereo multifunction camera consists of two high-resolution mono cameras and an integrated control unit for evaluation and a plausibility check of the supplied picture data. The offset location of the two mono cameras creates a difference in perspective (parallax displacement) between the left and right optical path. The distance to the detected object and other variables such as the height, size and circumference or the speed of motion can be evaluated on the basis of the differences between the image data.

The image data from the two mono cameras is prepared by the integrated control unit and sent via chassis FlexRay to the radar sensors control unit. The radar sensors control unit compares the image data with the signals from the radar sensor system.

The following traffic situations show the limits of the BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM PLUS CROSS TRAFFIC (BAS+Q):

Detection of stationary and slow-moving pedestrians:

Pedestrians located in the side area of the lane can be detected in a vehicle speed range from v = 0 to 72 km/h.

Pedestrians are detected by the stereo multifunction camera and the front long range radar sensor.

The radar sensor system detects pedestrians or objects, and can conduct positioning within a defined range - dependent on the distance from the pedestrians or to the object involved and the vehicle speed. It is not however capable of performing exact position finding in a transverse direction. This is why redundant detection by the stereo multifunction camera is required.

If BAS PLUS detects a threat of collision with a vehicle or a pedestrian, the driver is supported during braking.

At a speed of v < 30 km/h:

At a speed of v > 30 km/h:

The Electronic Stability Program control unit the braking request of the driver about the increasing brake pressure in the master brake cylinder. The brake pressure is registered by the front axle brake pressure sensor. The Electronic Stability Program control unit directly reads in the signal from the front axle brake pressure sensor and sends a corresponding value via the chassis FlexRay to the radar sensors control unit.

The radar sensors control unit uses the data from the long range radar sensor in combination with that from the front bumper radar sensor and the stereo MFK, calculates the required braking torque and transmits the request via the chassis FlexRay to the Electronic Stability Program control unit which reacts by directly activating the traction system hydraulic unit.

If there is no brake pedal actuation or the intensity of brake pedal actuation by the driver decreases, brake boosting is reduced to the driver's braking, and BAS PLUS is deactivated. If the driver presses the accelerator pedal, BAS PLUS is also deactivated.

IMPORTANT Model 222.004/057/104/157/163

up to model year 2018

with code 268 (Brake Assist System Plus)

Model 222.004/057/104/157/163

up to model year 2018

with code 269 (Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist (BAS+Q)

For model the kinetic energy is converted within defined limits into electrical energy (regenerative braking). If the requested braking torque exceeds the deceleration through recuperation (for example in a case of a emergency braking), the Electronic Stability Program control unit additionally actuates the traction system hydraulic unit and therefore the service brake.

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