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FUB-FUB-FB-630008-K15 FUB-FUB-FB-630008-K15 - Exterior lighting - V.4, VIN: XXXXXXX

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VIN XXXXXXX Vehicle MINI/F56/HAT/One/B38/MANUAL/ECE/RL/2020/03

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Exterior lighting
The exterior lights allows the owner to identify the vehicle and signal driving manoeuvres during both the day
and night. The vehicle lights illuminate the vehicle driving area. The exterior lights thus contribute to active safety
in traffic.

Note!
Depending on the series, model revision, vehicle equipment and country version, there are
differences in the equipment specification of the exterior lights (for example, halogen
headlights or LED headlights)!
The following description does not go into detail regarding all possible equipment specifications of
the exterior lights (depending on the series, model revision, vehicle equipment and national-market
version).
Observe the wiring diagram in the diagnosis!

Brief component description

Descriptions of the following components of the exterior lighting are provided:
l Body Domain Controller (BDC)
l Headlight
l Additional headlight
l Frontal Light Electronics Left (FLEL) and Frontal Light Electronics Right (FLER)
l LED module, turn indicator/daytime running lights
l Rear light
l Light operating unit
l Rain-light-solar-condensation sensor
l Turn indicators and side repeaters
l Hazard warning switch
l Brake light switch
l 3. Brake light
l Side marker light
l Number plate light
l Turn signal/high beam switch on the steering column switch cluster
l Roof function centre (FZD)
l Crash Safety Module (ACSM)
l Ride height sensors

BDC Body Domain Controller

The Body Domain Controller (BDC) is the master control unit for the exterior lights. That means: The BDC
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for example, in several equipment specifications:

The following graphic shows the left headlight in several versions using the example of F56 (European version).

Index Explanation Index Explanation

A Left halogen headlight B LED headlight, left

C Left LED headlight with extended scope

1 Halogen lamp for low-beam driving 2 Bulb for turn indicator

lights and high-beam driving lights

3 Lighting ring for daytime driving lights 4 Driving light

5 High-beam headlight 6 Cornering light

The following graphic shows a simplified LED headlight on the left with a lighting ring for daytime running lights
and turn indicator using the example F54 (European version).
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Index Explanation Index Explanation

1 Lighting ring for daytime 2 Cornering light

running lights and indicator
light

3 Low-beam and high-beam

headlight

Additional headlight
The additional headlight is available in several versions depending on the national-market version and the
vehicle equipment.
The following graphic shows the left additional headlight in 2 versions using the example of F56 (European
version).
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Index Explanation Index Explanation

A Additional headlight in B Additional headlight in

combination with halogen combination with LED
headlight headlight

1 Bulb for side light 2 Bulb for daytime driving lights

3 Bulb for fog light 4 LED light for side lights

5 LED light for fog lights

FLEL and FLER: Frontal Light Electronics Left and Frontal Light
Electronics Right
Only LED headlights.
At the request of the BDC control unit, the Frontal Light Electronics Left (FLEL) or the Frontal Light Electronics
Right (FLER) control for example, the following light functions:
l Daytime driving lights
l Driving light
l High-beam headlight
l Cornering light
The BDC control unit outputs the prompt in the form of a message on the K-CAN3.
Upon request by the BDC control unit the Frontal Light Electronics controls the stepper motor for the automatic
headlight beam throw adjustment.
The Frontal Light Electronics Left (FLEL) or the Frontal Light Electronics Right (FLER) also controls the
temperature control in the LED headlight. The values of several temperature sensors in the LED headlight, as
well as the signals relating to driving speed and ambient temperature messages communicated via the bus
serve as input signals.
The fan is controlled according to requirements. After the lighting functions and terminal 15 are switched off an
after-run of the fans until the rest state (sleep mode) of the Frontal Light Electronics is possible, to prevent the
LED headlight from thawing.
In the event of a temperature sensor malfunction, the fan is switched on earlier at a high blast to protect the
components in the LED headlight.
The following graphic shows the Frontal Light Electronics Left (FLEL) as an example F56.
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1 Left headlight, view from rear 2 LED module for cornering

light with heat sink

3 Frontal Light Electronics Left 4 32‐pin plug connection

(FLEL)

LED module, turn indicator/daytime running lights

The indicator light/daytime running lights are generated in the LED module turn indicator/daytime running lights
with the help of the light-emitting diodes and fed into a corresponding fibre-optic conductor.
On request from the BDC control unit, the Frontal Light Electronics control the LED module turn
indicator/daytime running lights via a pulse-width modulated signal.
The following graphic simply shows the left LED headlight with the LED module turn indicator/daytime running
lights using the example of F54 (European version).

Index Explanation Index Explanation

1 LED headlight, left 2 Frontal Light Electronics Left

(FLEL)

3 Cover 4 LED module, turn

indicator/daytime running
lights

5 Plug connection 6 Printed circuit board

7 LEDs for daytime running

lights and indicator light

Rear light
Depending on the series, vehicle equipment and the model revision, the lighting functions of the rear lights are
generated via bulbs and/or light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The BDC control unit activates all the lighting functions
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top left rear light and top right rear light:

- Tail light

- Brake light

- Indicator light (turn indicator)

- Rear fog light

- Reversing lights
The following lighting functions are possible in the left lower rear light and the right lower rear light:
- Tail light

- Indicator light (turn indicator)

- Brake light
Switch-on conditions for the rear lights in the bumper panel (left lower rear light or right lower rear light):
- At least one split door open

- Failure of the corresponding bulb/LED in the top left rear light or the top right rear light

Note! Switch over of the lighting function when opening the tailgate
The 2 rear lights in the split door (upper left rear light and upper right rear light) cannot be seen when
the split door is open. Due to prescribed national regulations, make sure that particular lighting
functions are also visible to the following traffic when the split door is open.
This is why when opening the split door, specific lighting functions (depending on the prescribed
national regulations) are also transmitted by the rear lights in the split door to the rear lights in the
bumper panel.

l F55, F56, F57:

The rear lights (left outer rear light and right outer rear light) are installed in the body.
In the outer left rear light or outer right rear light, the light is generated for the following lighting functions:
- Tail light

- Indicator light (turn indicator)

- Brake light

- Reversing lights
The following graphic shows a simplified representation of the left rear light in combination with LED headlights
(European version).
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Index Explanation Index Explanation

A Rear light, outer left B Rear light, top left

C Rear light, bottom left

1 Tail light 2 Brake light

3 Indicator light (turn indicator) 4 Reversing lights

5 Rear fog light 6 Brake light and tail light

7 Reflector

The following graphic shows a possible equipment specification of the rear lights using the example F54 (shown:
European version)
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Index Explanation Index Explanation

1 Rear light, top left 2 Rear light, top right

3 Rear light, bottom right 4 Rear light, bottom left

Light operating unit

The light operating unit includes both the light switch and additional components for other lighting functions (e.g.
a rear fog light switch or a knurled wheel for the mechanical headlight beam throw adjustment) The light
operating unit sends the signals via the LIN bus to the BDC control unit.
Due to the number of equipment specifications and national-market versions, there are several variants of the
light switch.

Note!
The automatic driving lights control is also active in switch position 0 of the light switch.
For all new models with series launch from 02/2015 and depending on the national-market version,
automatic driving lights control is also active in the switch position 0 of the light switch.
Follow the instructions in the operating instructions!

The following graphic shows an equipment specification of the light operating unit for vehicles with halogen
headlights, as an example (European version).
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Index Explanation Index Explanation

1 Light operating unit 2 Button for the fog light

3 Switch position A for 4 Switch position 0

automatic driving lights
control

5 Side lights (switch position 1) 6 Low-beam driving light

(switch position 2)

7 Dimmer for instrument lighting 8 Knurled wheel for mechanical

headlight beam throw
adjustment

9 Light switch 10 Button for the rear fog light

Rain-light-solar-condensation sensor
with the help of photosensors, the light sensor detects ambient brightness and the brightness in the near field of
the vehicle. The rain-light-solar-condensation sensor transmits the signals via the LIN bus to the BDC control
unit. The BDC control unit switches the driving light on or off automatically when the automatic driving lights
control is activated.

Turn indicators and side repeaters

The turn indicators and additional indicators are controlled by the BDC control unit.

Hazard warning switch

The button signals of the hazard warning switch are read into the BDC control unit.
The hazard warning flashers are activated by pressing the hazard warning switch. The BDC control unit
activates all turn indicators at the same time and the display of the hazard warning switch also flashes.
If the turn signal/high beam switch is pressed in the direction for left or right turns while the hazard warning
flashers are operating, the turn indicator light assumes priority. The hazard warning flashers are reactivated after
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flash.
The hazard warning flashers are switched on automatically during an emergency braking situation.

Brake light switch

The brake light switch is connected to the BDC control unit via a direct line. The BDC control unit receives the
bus signals from the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) via the bus. The bus signals contain information regarding
the characteristic of the braking deceleration as well as the regulating status of the Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC). The BDC control unit evaluates this data and activates the brake light.

3. Brake light
The BDC control unit controls the 3 brake light.

Side marker light

The BDC control unit activates the side marker lights.

Rear fog light and rear fog light 2

The number of rear fog lights installed is model-specific. However, the maximum quantity of installed rear fog
lights is 2.
The BDC control unit activates the rear fog lights.

Number plate light

The number plate light is equipped with LED technology. The BDC control unit activates the number plate lights.

Turn signal/high beam switch on the steering column switch

cluster
The turn indicators and the high-beam headlight are controlled by turn signal/high beam switch on the steering
column switch cluster. The signal of the turn signal/high beam switch is read into the steering column switch
cluster and issued as a message on the LIN bus. The BDC control unit is a bus user on the LIN bus.

FZD: Roof function centre

The roof function centre (FZD) with its integrated ultrasonic interior movement detector provides the signal for
the optical alarm via the K-CAN. The BDC control unit thus enables the optical alarm of the of the alarm system
via the turn indicator.

ACSM: Crash Safety Module

The Crash Safety Module (ACSM) is the control unit for the passive safety system. The Crash Safety Module
(ACSM) transmits a message to other bus users when the restraint systems are triggered. Depending on
accident severity, the respective control units perform certain functions such as switch on of the hazard warning
lights via the BDC control unit.

Ride height sensors

The data of the ride height sensors on the front axle and rear axle are evaluated by the BDC control unit.

System overview
Exterior lights at front

Note!
Depending on the series, model revision, vehicle equipment and country version, there are
differences in the equipment specification of the exterior lights (for example, halogen
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The following graphic shows a simplified representation of the system network of the front exterior lights with a
halogen headlight on the left and a LED headlight on the right (not shown: LED headlight with LED module turn
indicator / daytime running lights).

Index Explanation Index Explanation

1 Shown here: Halogen headlights 2 Left additional headlight (in combination

l Indicator light (turn indicator) with halogen headlight)
l Driving light
l Parking lights and side lights
l High-beam headlight
l Daytime driving lights
l Fog lights

3 Right additional headlight (in 4 Fuse box

combination with LED headlight)
l Parking lights and side lights
l Fog lights

5 Shown here: LED headlight 6 Side marker light, front right

l Indicator light (turn indicator)
l Daytime driving lights
l Driving light
l High-beam headlight
l Cornering light
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11 Body Domain Controller (BDC) with 12 Rear ride height sensor (in combination
fuse block with LED headlight)

13 Light operating unit 14 Side marker light, rear left

15 Hazard warning switch 16 Rain-light-solar-condensation sensor

17 Steering column switch cluster 18 Side repeater, front left

19 Side marker light, front left

Exterior lighting, rear

Note!
Depending on the series, model revision, vehicle equipment and country version, there are
differences in the vehicle equipment of the exterior lights (for example, rear light on the top
right complete with LED technology)!
The following description does not go into detail regarding all possible equipment specifications of
the exterior lights (depending on the series, model revision, vehicle equipment and national-market
version).
Observe the diagnosis wiring diagram!

The following graphic shows a simplified representation of the system network of the rear exterior lights
(European version).
l Example F54:
Upper right rear light and lower right rear light (shown: vehicle equipment with LED headlights)
l Example F55, F56, F57:
Outer left rear light (shown: vehicle equipment with LED headlights)
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Index Explanation Index Explanation

1 Rain-light-solar-condensation sensor 2 Fuse box

3 Power distribution box, front 4 Body Domain Controller (BDC)

5 Fuse block in the BDC control unit 6 Rear light, top right
l Tail light
l Direction indicator
l Reversing lights
l Rear fog light

7 Rear light, bottom right 8 Number plate light, right

l Tail light and brake light
l Direction indicator

9 Number plate light, left 10 Rear fog light

11 Rear light, outer left 12 Brake light switch

l Reversing lights
l Tail light
l Brake light
l Direction indicator

13 Steering column switch cluster 14 Electronic transmission control (EGS)

15 Hazard warning switch 16 Suppression filter (depending on the

series)

17 3. Brake light 18 Light operating unit

System functions
All the functions of the exterior lights are integrated in the Body Domain Controller (BDC).
The following system functions are described:
l Parking light
l Side lights, driving light and high-beam headlight
l Welcome lights
l Headlight courtesy delay feature
l Automatic driving lights control
l Cornering light
l Static Adaptive Headlight
l Automatic headlight beam throw adjustment
l Variable light distribution
l Turn indicator
l Hazard-warning lights
l Brake light
l Reversing lights
l Rear fog light
l Visual feedback signal from central locking system
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The BDC control unit activates the side light and the rear light on the selected side of the vehicle for the parking
light.

Side lights, driving light and high-beam headlight

Side lights
The light switch must be rotated to switch position 1 to switch on the side light.
When the side lights are switched on, an acoustic signal sounds if the driver's door is opened, while a Check
Control message also appears in the instrument panel (KOMBI). Leaving the side lights on can drain the
vehicle's battery.
Driving light
The light switch must be rotated to switch position 2 to switch on the driving light. When the engine is switched
off, the side lights remain on although the light switch is in switch position 2. When the driver's door is opened,
the side lights are also switched off.
In switch position “AUTO”, the driving lights are activated by the rain-light-solar-condensation sensor from BDC
control unit.
The headlights execute a reference run each time terminal 15 is activated. By doing this the adjustment range of
the headlight beam throw adjustment is referenced (only for LED headlight).
High-beam headlight
The high-beam driving lights are switched on manually at the turn signal/high beam switch. The high-beam
assistant (FLA) automatically switches the high-beam driving lights on and off.
The headlight flasher is activated by pulling back the turn signal/high beam switch.

Welcome lights
When the vehicle is unlocked the exterior lights and the interior light are switched on for approximately 20
seconds.
Before the welcome light can be activated, the light switch must first be turned to position 2 or AUTO position.
The BDC control unit switches on the welcome light as soon as the vehicle is unlocked.
While the welcome lights are on they can be deactivated again at any time with the status "Terminal 15 on".

Headlight courtesy delay feature

The turn signal/high beam switch can be used to switch on the headlight courtesy delay feature under the
following preconditions:
l Light OFF
l Terminal 30 on
To trigger headlight courtesy delay feature activate the headlight flashers one time. The switch-on time adjusted
at the works can be changed via the Personal Profile. The BDC control unit switches on the driving lights in
accordance with the selected switch-on time.

Automatic driving lights control

The rain-light-solar-condensation sensor is connected to the BDC control unit via the LIN bus. The BDC control
unit receives the status of the ambient brightness and the brightness ahead of the vehicle in this way. If there is
a reason to switch the driving light on or off, this is performed by the BDC control unit while the active automatic
driving lights control is active.
Should no signal be received from the rain-light-solar-condensation sensor owing to a fault the BDC control unit
switches on the driving light while the automatic driving lights control is activated.
The BDC control unit only switches on the driving lights at low ambient brightness. There may thus be a delayed
activation of the driving light when the vehicle enters a tunnel or a tree-shaded lane.

Cornering light
When requested by the BDC control unit, the Frontal Light Electronics Left (FLEL) or Frontal Light Electronics
Right (FLER) activates the cornering light on the corresponding side of the vehicle.
The cornering light is not switched on and switched off suddenly. The cornering light is switched on dimmed
according to special time parameters. When making a turn or in tight bends (serpentines), the area beside the
roadway is given additional illumination. Depending on the country concerned, the turning light is switched on
when cornering.
The graphic below shows and example for the light distribution for the cornering light.
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Index Explanation

1 Turning left

2 Turning right

At driving speeds greater than 45 km/h, the BDC control unit no longer activates the cornering light.
When reversing, the BDC control unit switches on the cornering light up to a speed of 40 km/h:
l US version: both sides
l Other countries:
- Turn indicator activated: side of the active turn indicator

- Entry assistance (turn indicator not activated): only on the outer cornering side
Turn indicator switched on: If the vehicle is stationary, the turning lights will automatically be deactivated after
approx. 4 seconds, e.g. when waiting at traffic lights. However, the turning lights can be activated again with the
turn signal/high beam switch (up to 3 times) until the reflector has reached a certain temperature.
A temperature model in the BDC control unit protects the headlight against excessive thermal load. If a critical
temperature is reached, the cornering light is switched off. After a cooling-down period, the cornering light can be
switched on again.

Static Adaptive Headlight

The cornering light is also used as a static Adaptive Headlight. At a driving speed between 45 km/h and 70 km/h,
the cornering light also provides illumination in bends.
At driving speeds greater than 70 km/h, the BDC control unit no longer activates the static Adaptive Headlight.

Automatic headlight beam throw adjustment

The automatic headlight beam throw adjustment is supported by 2 ride height sensors. one ride height sensor
each located on the front axle and the rear axle of the vehicle. The ride height sensors are evaluated directly by
the BDC control unit. The BDC control unit activates the stepper motor for the headlight beam throw adjustment.

Variable light distribution

Only LED headlights.
In the European version, the function of the variable light distribution is integrated in the BDC control unit. The
variable light distribution is not available in the US version.
City light distribution
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l Light-emitting diodes are activated at approx. 70% output.

l Cornering light is switched on additionally dimmed (approx. 20 percent)
Urban light distribution is available as soon as the engine running bus signal is present. The engine control unit
transmits the bus signal.
At driving speeds greater than 45 km/h, the BDC control unit no longer activates the cornering light.
Country road light distribution
The lighting function is available in the speed range from approx. 45 km/h to approx. 110 km/h. The country road
light distribution represents the basic setting of the LED headlights. The basic setting is assumed when there are
faults in the complete light distribution system.
The system switches from urban light distribution to country road light distribution as soon as the driving speed
exceeds 45 km/h. The system reverts to urban light distribution when the driving speed falls back below 40 km/h.
The country road light distribution is achieved by the BDC control unit using the following measures:
l Adjustment of the range of the LED headlights to approx. 80 percent (via the automatic headlight beam
throw adjustment function)
l Light-emitting diodes are activated at approx. 85% output.
Motorway light distribution
The motorway light distribution increases the range of the driving light under certain conditions.
The BDC control unit adjusts the LED headlights to motorway light distribution under the following conditions:
l Driving speed in excess of 110 km/h for longer than 30 seconds
l Driving speed in excess of 140 km/h
If the driving speed drops below 110 km/h (in another characteristic: below 100 km/h, 90 km/h, 80 km/h), the
LED headlights are gradually lowered.
Below a driving speed of 80 km/h, the motorway light distribution is fully reset to country road light distribution
again.
Motorway light distribution is achieved by the BDC control unit using the following measures:
l Adjustment of the range of the LED headlights to 100 percent (via the automatic headlight beam throw
adjustment function)
l Light-emitting diodes are activated at 100% output.

Turn indicator
The turn indicator, with the help of the turn indicator bulbs and the side repeaters, is operated through the turn
signal/high beam switch in the steering column switch cluster.
A fault in one of the turn indicator bulbs has the effect that the rest of the turn indicator bulbs blink twice as fast
on the corresponding side of the vehicle.
A visual and acoustic indication of turn indicator status is supplied by the instrument panel (KOMBI). The BDC
control unit transmits the information to the instrument panel (KOMBI) via a bus signal and the instrument panel
responds by activating the acoustic sensor and the indicator lights simultaneously with the turn indicators. The
acoustic signal and visual display in the instrument panel (KOMBI) are deactivated when the vehicle's central
locking system is engaged while the hazard warning flashers are operating.

Hazard-warning lights
The hazard-warning lights are activated by pressing the hazard warning switch. All turn indicators are activated
simultaneously while the hazard warning switch display within the instrument panel (KOMBI) also flashes.
With Terminal 30 on, the hazard-warning lights are switched on in their energy-saving mode. Activation show
that the hazard-warning lights have a shorter switch-on time and a longer switch-off time.
When the turn signal/high beam switch is used to activate the turn indicator light while the hazard warning
flashers are operating, the turn indicator light assumes priority. The system reverts to operation of the hazard
warning flashers after "Terminal 15 off" or when the turn indicator light has returned to its original position.
If the hazard warning switch is depressed while the turn indicator light is operating, then the hazard warning
flashers assume priority.
Hazard-warning lights during panic braking or emergency braking
The hazard-warning lights are automatically activated and then deactivated in case of a panic braking or
emergency braking.
Hazard warning light in case of alarm signal by alarm system
The request for hazard flashing in the event of alarm activation is received by the BDC control unit via a bus
signal. The ultrasonic interior movement detector issues the signal. The hazard warning flashers continue for 6
minutes provided that the anti-theft alarm system is not switched off in the intervening period. When the anti
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At Terminal 15 on status, the brake light can be activated by the brake light switch. The brake light switch is
supplied with voltage by the BDC control unit. The BDC control unit evaluates the status of the brake light switch
and activates the brake lights.
Dynamic brake light for European national-market versions
In Europe a new regulation prescribing dynamic brake lights featuring an "emergency stop" signal is now in
effect. The signal consists of:
l Flashing brake lights
l Activating the hazard-warning lights
Operation of the dynamic brake light is divided into several phases:
l Normal braking
l Dangerous or emergency braking
l Activating the hazard-warning lights
l Resetting the hazard-warning lights
The braking deceleration is monitored by wheel speed sensors. The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) calculates
the characteristics of the deceleration and the speed. The information is transmitted by the Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC) as a bus signal via the FlexRay. This means that the BDC control unit receives the information
and evaluates it. The activation signals of the brake lights are generated from the evaluation.
Brake Force Display US version
The Brake Force Display is installed in the US version. Progress of the braking process is signalled by a
corresponding enlargement of the surface area illuminated by the brake light. Flashing of the red surfaces on the
brake light is not approved.
Decoding the dynamic brake lamps
Legal regulations in some countries prohibit flashing brake lights, which are therefore not included in the
national-market versions for these countries. The "dynamic brake light" function is encoded to remain inactive in
national-market versions destined for sale in these countries.

Reversing lights
The BDC control unit switches the reversing lights on after "Terminal 15 On" when reverse gear is engaged. The
BDC control unit receives the reverse gear signal via a signal from the electronic transmission control (EGS) or
from the neutral sensor.

Rear fog light

The rear fog light (European market version) can be switched on provided that compliance with the following
preconditions is present:
l Terminal 15 on
l Driving light on
l The rear fog light button is pressed
By pressing the rear fog light button again, the rear fog lights are switched off again. If the light switch is turned
to position 0 while the rear fog light is on, the rear fog light will be deactivated automatically.

Visual feedback signal from central locking system

The factory setting for the central locking system's visual feedback signal is the flashing of the turn indicators
upon activation. The signal for this is made available by the Body Domain Controller (BDC). The visual feedback
signal can be deactivated in "Personal Profile". The anti-theft alarm system can also initiate visual feedback
signals for the customer.

Notes for Service department

Diagnosis
The exterior lighting must be set to the "diagnostic mode" as a condition for carrying out various diagnosis
orders.
Missing or implausible bus signals are logged as faults in the Body Domain Controller (BDC).
For LED headlights, fault types are also stored in the The Frontal Light Electronics. The BDC control unit
enables access to the Frontal Light Electronics.
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l Cold monitoring during switched off exterior lights

For cold monitoring, the bulbs are switched on by a short current pulse without the bulbs lighting up
(thermal inertia of the incandescent filaments).
In the first 6 seconds after terminal 15 ON, the number of current pulses is greatly increased. This pre
drive check indicates the state of the bulbs before driving begins (Check Control). The bulbs are then
activated every 90 seconds by means of a short current pulse.

Note!
The light-emitting diodes (LED) are not cold monitored. The LEDs react too fast and would light.

l Hot monitoring during switched on light

The hot monitoring is based on current measurement of the individual bulb outputs. A faulty bulb is
detected within approx. 2 seconds.
The malfunction is displayed as a Check Control message in the instrument cluster (KOMBI).

We can assume no liability for printing errors or inaccuracies in this document and reserve the right to introduce
technical modifications at any time.