DSC sensor

The DSC sensor is installed beneath the right front seat.

The DSC sensor measures:

Rotation of the vehicle around the vertical axis (yaw rate)
Lateral acceleration of the vehicle
Longitudinal acceleration of vehicle

Fig 1: Identifying DSC Sensor And Six-Pin Plug Connection

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DSC SENSOR PARTS DESCRIPTION

Item	Explanation
1	DSC sensor
2	six-pin plug connection

The longitudinal acceleration sensor is required for the drive-off assistant.

The DSC sensor is connected via the chassis and suspension CAN (F-CAN) with the DSC control unit as well as the steering column switch cluster. The DSC sensor is supplied with voltage from the junction box.