Central Electronic Module (CEM) (2005-2007): Function: Headlamps

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Fig 1: Headlamps Communication Diagram

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Depending on the position of the knob, the light switch module (LSM) (3/111) transmits information via serial communication to the central electronic module (CEM) to turn on low beam. The central electronic module (CEM) (4/56) then transmits a control signal to activate the low beam relay. The bulbs are then supplied with power.

To change to high beam, the left-hand control stalk is pulled towards the steering wheel. The serial communication signal from the steering wheel module (SWM) (3/254) is transmitted to the central electronic module (CEM) which activates the high beam relay and supplies power to the high beam. For Bi-Xenon lamps, the position of the reflector is also changed so that the Xenon lamp is on at high beam.

The central electronic module (CEM) also transmits a CAN signal to the driver information module (DIM) (5/1) to light the indicator lamp for high beam.

There is a Limp Home function which ensures that low beam still works if there is a fault in the control area network (CAN). For Bi-Xenon lamps the beam is then set to the shortest range.