TECHNICAL TRAINING

CITROËN C3
TECHNICAL INTRODUCTION

DOCUMENT REF N°: i.1.352 December 2001

DEALER QUALITY
DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
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BROCHURE SUMMARY

CITROËN C3 TECHNICAL INTRODUCTION

The aim of this document is to explain certain functions of the BSI fitted on
the CITROËN C3 and the multiplex networks.

The following subjects will be dealt with in this document:

- Power supply and multiplex network management,

- The ADC2 engine immobiliser function,

- Exterior lighting, signalling and visibility function,

- Management of various mechanisms: electric windows, doors, alarm,

etc,

- The standard or optional driving assistance systems: parking

assistance, electric power steering, ESP,

- The comfort and safety functions.

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CONTENTS

SECTION 1: MULTIPLEXING AND POWER SUPPLY....................... 1

I - MULTIPLEX LAYOUT.......................................................................................1

II - BSI ................................................................................................................. 7

III -ENGINE RELAY UNIT.....................................................................................14

IV -ELECTRICAL SUPPLY ...................................................................................21

V - AFTER SALES OPERATION............................................................................ 36

SECTION 2: DRIVER'S INFORMATION ........................................ 40

I - CONTROL PANEL.......................................................................................... 40

SECTION 3: ENGINE IMMOBILISER AND COOLING FUNCTIONS 65

I - ENGINE IMMOBILISER................................................................................... 65

II - ENGINE COOLING ......................................................................................... 70

SECTION 4: LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING FUNCTIONS .............. 76

I - EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING .......................................................... 76

II - WASH / WIPE............................................................................................... 97

III -DE-ICING ....................................................................................................113

SECTION 5: OTHER FUNCTIONS AND MECHANISMS................117

I - ELECTRIC WINDOWS..................................................................................117

II - DOOR MANAGEMENT..................................................................................120

III - ALARM ......................................................................................................134

SECTION 6: DRIVING ASSISTANCE .......................................... 142

I - PARKING ASSISTANCE ...............................................................................142

II - OVERSPEED CONTROL...............................................................................151

III -ELECTRIC POWER STEERING......................................................................154

IV -VEHICLE TRACTION CONTROL....................................................................162

SECTION 7: COMFORT AND SAFETY FUNCTIONS .....................181

I - INTERIOR LIGHTING ....................................................................................181

II - AIR CONDITIONING .....................................................................................189

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III -AIRBAGS .................................................................................................... 228

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MULTIPLEXING AND POWER SUPPLY

I- MULTIPLEX LAYOUT

A - INTRODUCTION

Multiplexing consists of enabling many digital signals to travel between

various electrical devices on a single transmission channel in the form of
2 wires:

DATA and DATA B (bar) for the BODY VAN and COMFORT VAN.

CAN HIGH AND CAN LOW for the CAN.

B - DEFINITION OF MULTIPLEXING

Multiplexing is a method of operating electrical equipment which

requires a special network.

A multiplex network consists of a single circuit which connects all ECUs:

the bus.

All messages sent on this circuit contain an "information" or "command"

part and a recipient identification part.

Multiplexing uses two communications protocols: the VAN, vehicle area

network, and the CAN, controller area network.

The associated layout provides a vast reduction in harness complexity

and allows the customer to be offered new functions.

C - INTEREST OF MULTIPLEXING

Multiplexing leads to:

• simpler wiring,

• more functions (for the same number of wires).

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D - DESIGN OF THE MULTIPLEX NETWORK

1 - General details

This vehicle has 4 multiplexed networks:

• CAN,

• BODY VAN 1,

• BODY VAN 2,

• COMFORT VAN.

These various networks are managed by a central ECU called the BSI
(built -in systems interface) which is also known as the body
computer.

2 - CAN

a - Specific feature of the CAN

The CAN connects all the power train ECUs such as the braking
system, the automatic gearbox ECU and the engine management
ECU.

The speed with which information is processed on the CAN is a

safety feature (transfer speed of 250 Kbits/s).

The CAN is "multi-master", where each ECU permanently

broadcasts information.

The broadcast information is retrieved by the ECUs which need

it.

For example, if the vehicle has an ABS ECU, it places the

following information on the CAN:

• vehicle speed,

• longitudinal acceleration,

• distance travelled.

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b - Design of the CAN

DAE

1320 1630 7800 7803 7126 BSI

KEY

BSI Built-in Systems Interface

1320 Engine management ECU

1630 Automatic gearbox ECU

7020 ABS ECU

7126 Electric power steering ECU

7800 Electronic Stability Program ECU

7803 Steering wheel sensor ECU

Note: The traction control option (ESP) includes the ABS ECU.

3 - BODYWORK VAN 1

a - Specific feature of the BODY VAN 1

The BODY VAN 1 is known as a safety network.

The BODY VAN 1 connects the airbag system as well as the

engine relay unit which incorporates the vehicle's power electrical
control such as the headlamps.

The BODY VAN 1 transmits user actions to the BSI via the switch
module at the steering wheel.

The BODY VAN 1 is called a "master slave" network.

Note: VAN stands for "vehicle area network".

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b - Design of the BODY VAN 1

BSI

BODY VAN 1

BSM CV00 6570

REFERENCE DESCRIPTION

BSI Built-in Systems Interface

BSM Engine Relay Unit

CV00 COM 2000

6570 Airbag ECU

4 - BODYWORK VAN 2

a - Specific feature of the BODY VAN 2

The BODY VAN 2 connects devices such as the alarm and the
diesel additive system (particle filter).

The BODY VAN 2 is called a "master slave" network.

The transfer speed of this network is 62.5 Kbits/s.

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b - Design of the BODY VAN 2

VAN VAN
BODY CAR 22
BSI

2006 5007 1282 8600

REFERENCE DESCRIPTION

BSI Built-in Systems Interface

1282 Diesel additive ECU (PF)

2006 Driving school ECU

5007 Rain sensor

8600 Alarm ECU

5 - COMFORT VAN

a - Specific feature of the COMFORT VAN

The COMFORT VAN connects ECUs such as the multifunction

screen, the control panel, the radio and the air conditioning.

The COMFORT VAN is a "multi-master" network where each ECU

permanently broadcasts information.

The broadcast information is retrieved by the ECUs which need it

(transfer speed of 125 Kbits / s).

The ECUs connected to the COMFORT VAN acquire the

information from the power train (via the BSI) to inform the
driver of vehicle status.

The COMFORT VAN acts as the "car / driver" interface.

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b - Design of the COMFORT VAN

7500 8410 7215

COMFORT VAN
VAN CONFORT
BSI

8080 8415 0004

REFERENCE DESCRIPTION

BSI Built-in Systems Interface

0004 Control panel

7215 Multifunction screen

7500 Parking assistance ECU

8080 Air conditioning ECU

8410 Radio

8415 CD changer

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II - BSI

A - BUILT-IN SYSTEMS INTERFACE

1 - Description

The BSI:

• acts as a gateway between the various multiplex networks,

• acts as a gateway between the wire connections and the multiplex

connections,

• performs diagnostic functions,

• acquires the information from the sensors,

• distributes and protects the power supplies to the components

connected to the BSI.

PH2 PH1

EH2

EH1
AP

AA

EP

PB PP EA

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2 - Electronic section connector

CONNECTOR
CONNECTED
CONNECTOR NUMBER OF
REFERENCE DESCRIPTION HARNESS
TYPE CHANNELS
COLOUR

Electronic connector to
EP MQS 40-way BLACK
main harness

Electronic connector to
EA MQS 6-way BLACK
accessories

Electronic connector to
EH1 passenger compartment MQS 40-way WHITE
harness

Electronic connector to
EH2 passenger compartment MQS 40-way Grey
harness

3 - Power section connector

CONNECTOR
CONNECTED
CONNECTOR NUMBER OF
REFERENCE DESCRIPTION HARNESS
TYPE CHANNELS
COLOUR

Power connector to
PH1 passenger compartment SICMA 2 16-way BLACK
harness

Power connector to
PH2 passenger compartment SICMA 2 16-way GREY
harness

Power connector to main

PP SICMA 2 16-way GREEN
harness

Power connector to
PB CINCH 10-way BLACK
dashboard harness

4 - Other connectors

CONNECTOR
CONNECTED
CONNECTOR NUMBER OF
REFERENCE DESCRIPTION HARNESS
TYPE CHANNELS
COLOUR

+ accessories and +
ignition on supply to the
AA SICMA 2 2-way BLACK
BSI from the ignition
switch

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BSI supply from the

AP engine relay unit via maxi NG1 8mm 2-way GREY
fuses 4 and 5

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B - FUSE REFERENCE

F16
F14
F9
F4

F7

F12

F10

F22

F11

F6 F21

F5 F20

F1
F15

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FUSE REFERENCE PROTECTED FUNCTION DESCRIPTION RATING

Diagnostic socket
F1 15A
Trailer supply

Particle filter ECU + ignition on supply

Automatic gearbox ECU + ignition on supply

F4 Battery + ignition on supply 20A

Radio and display + ignition on supply

COM 2000 + ignition on supply

F5 Anti-theft alarm siren + ignition on supply 15A

F6 Cruise control / coolant 10A

Rain sensor + BODY VAN 2

F7 15A
+ BODY VAN

F9 Rear electric windows supply 30A

Heated rear screen switch

F10 40 A
Electric rear view mirror supply

F11 Rear wiper motor supply 15A

Front electric windows supply

F12 30A
Sunroof supply

Engine relay unit + BODY VAN 1

F14 + BODY VAN 1 10A

Airbags and COM 2000 + BODY VAN 1

Parking assistance ECU + COMFORT VAN

F15 15A
+ COMFORT VAN

Deadlocking motor supply

F16 30A
Door locking / unlocking motor supply

F20 Rear RH stop lamps control 10A

F21 Rear LH stop lamps control 15A

12V socket and interior lamp

F22 30A
+ACC (accessories)

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C - FUNCTIONS CONTROLLED BY THE BSI

DOMAIN OPERATING PRINCIPLE FUNCTION DETAILS

Networks to stand-by / wake-up
Electrical network load shedding / load acquiring
Electrical supply
Automatic cut-off of consumer functions
economy mode
Multiplex layout
Gateway:
Between multiplex networks
Multiplex layout
Between sensors and networks
Electrical supply distribution
Interior lamp timed illumination / extinguishing
control
Interior lighting
Flashing of the interior lamp if door open and vehicle
moving
Lighting -
Automatic hazard warning lamp illumination in the
signalling
event of an impact (triggering of airbags)
Exterior lighting / signalling Automatic hazard warning lamp illumination in the
event of emergency braking
Vehicle location
Automatic rain-activated wipers (for vehicles with
rain sensor)
Wash / wipe
Intermittent wiper speed linked to vehicle speed (for
vehicles without rain sensor)
Electric rear view mirror adjustment
Rear view mirrors Electric rear view mirror fold in and fold out function
Heated rear view mirrors
Heated rear screen load shedding possible
Driving assistance
De-icing Heated exterior rear view mirrors combined with
heated rear screen
Overspeed warning management with limit
programmable by driver and storing of overspeed
Overspeed control limit
Overspeed warning management with limit pre-
programmed using the diagnostic tool
Cruise control Sending of user commands to the engine ECU

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DOMAIN OPERATING PRINCIPLE FUNCTION DETAILS

Storing of the mileage
Control panel Passenger compartment equipment brightness
rheostat
Driver information Navigation assistance / Transmission of the distance travelled information
geographical location and vehicle speed information to the navigation ECU

Parking assistance Detection of obstacles behind the vehicle

Request to engage air conditioning compressor

Air conditioning compressor control
Evaporator icing up safety function
Air conditioning
Air conditioning pressure safety function
Engine speed safety function
Broadcasting of the coolant temperature information
Electric window anti-pinch function
Comfort Electric windows
Full opening of the windows using the remote control
Sunroof
Central locking using the remote control
Authentication of the radio using the VIN
Radio volume linked to vehicle speed
Audio system Transmission of information from the audio system
for managing the display of messages on the
multifunction screen
Door locking and deadlocking using the key or the
remote control
Automatic relocking of the doors after 30 seconds
Doors and windows control
Automatic locking of the boot when driving
Theft proofing Door open detection
Unlocking in the event of an impact
Anti-theft alarm Perimetric and volumetric protection
Immobiliser Ignition key recognition
Unlocking of the engine ECU
Airbags Fuel pump and additional heating pump supply cut-
off in the event of an impact
Protection and
LPG tank electrovalve shut-off
safety
Emergency call Emergency call in the event of an impact (triggering
of airbags)
Cooling fan Cooling Coolant temperature warning

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III - ENGINE RELAY UNIT

A - LOCATION OF THE ENGINE RELAY UNIT

The Engine Relay Unit is located under the bonnet on the front LH wheel
arch.

B - DESCRIPTION OF THE ENGINE RELAY UNIT

The engine relay unit protects and distributes the power supply to the
various components through relays, fuses and maxi fuses.
The Engine Relay Unit consists of two combined modules:
• Module 1: module incorporating the maxi fuses,
• Module 2: module incorporating an electronic card, the fuses and
relays.

a b

a - Product identification label

b - Module 2
c - Module 1

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C - MODULE 1 OF THE ENGINE RELAY UNIT

1 - Function
From the positive battery terminal, module 1 of the engine relay unit:
• distributes and protects by means of maxi fuses the +BAT
electrical supplies to the components connected via the main
harness,
• provides the +BAT power supply for module 2.

2 - Diagram

1510

7020

BSI

BB00 A

CA00

EPS
7126

SGB
1660

Key
Single arrow: +BAT electrical supply

REFERENCE DESCRIPTION

A Maxi fuse of engine relay unit module 1

7020 ABS or ESP

C heated seats and number plates

BSI Built-in Systems Interface

BB00 Battery

CA00 Ignition switch

1510 Fan assembly

1660 Sequential gearbox ECU

7126 Electric power steering ECU

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3 - Maxi fuse reference

MAXI FUSES DESCRIPTION

MF1 Fan supply

MF2 ABS or ESP unit supply

MF3 ABS unit supply

MF4 BSI supply

MF5 BSI supply

MF6 Heated seats and number plates supply

MF7 Ignition switch supply

MF8 Electric power steering supply

MF9 Sequential manual gearbox supply

D - MODULE 2 OF THE ENGINE RELAY UNIT

1 - Function

From the +BAT and a connection with the + ignition on output of the
ignition switch, module 2 of the engine relay unit distributes and
protects the +BAT and + ignition on electrical supplies to the
components connected to it.

Module 2 communicates in slave mode with the BSI via the

BODYWORK VAN 1.

The module cuts off the fuel pump in the event of an impact
(triggering of the airbags).

Module 2 provides the "power latch" electrical supply (where the

engine ECU supply is maintained after the ignition is switched off) for
the engine ECU and some other components.

Module 2 supplies the air conditioning fan upon an order from the
BSI via the COMFORT VAN.

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Module 2 controls the following upon an order from the BSI via the
BODYWORK VAN 1:
- Horn,
- Main beam headlamps,
- Front fog lamps,
- Windscreen washer pump,
- Headlamp washer pump,
- Windscreen wipers,
- Dipped beam headlamps.
It also provides an emergency supply if a component involved in
switching on or maintaining the dipped beam headlamps is lost
("watchdog" function).

2 - Description of module 2 of the engine relay unit

BAT
f
PP2
g
PP1

PM1
g

EP1
g
f h

REFERENCE COMPONENT

F Pin

G Tab

H Battery supply terminal screw

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a- Electronic section connector

CONNECTOR

NUMBER CONNECTED
CONNECTOR
REFERENCE DESCRIPTION OF HARNESS
TYPE
CHANNELS COLOUR

Electronic connector
EP1 SICMA 2 10 BLACK
to main harness

b- Power section connector

CONNECTOR

NUMBER CONNECTED
CONNECTOR
REFERENCE DESCRIPTION OF HARNESS
TYPE
CHANNELS COLOUR

Power connector to
PM1 SICMA 2 16 BLACK
engine harness

Power connector to
PP1 SICMA 2 16 GREEN
main harness

Power connector to
PP2 SICMA 2 16 GREY
main harness

c - Supply connector

CONNECTOR

NUMBER CONNECTED
CONNECTOR
REFERENCE DESCRIPTION OF HARNESS
TYPE
CHANNELS COLOUR

Battery connector
BAT SICMA 2 2 BLACK
via battery lead

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E - ENGINE RELAY UNIT MODULE 2 FUSE REFERENCE

FUSE REFERENCE FUNCTION DESCRIPTION RATING

F1 Reversing lamps 10A

F2 Fuel pump supply 15A

F3 ABS or ESP ECU supply 10A

Automatic gearbox ECU supply

F4 10A
Engine ECU supply

F5 Diesel additive ECU supply 10

F6 Front fog lamps 15

F7 Headlamp washer 20A

F8 Main relay of engine ECU 20A

F9 Left hand dipped beam 15A

F10 Right hand dipped beam 15A

F11 Left hand main beam 10A

F12 Right hand main beam 10A

F13 Horn 15A

F14 Windscreen and rear screen washer pump 10A

Engine ECU actuator:

Oxygen sensor heater

Injector supply
F15 30A

Ignition coil supply

Canister bleed electrovalve (petrol fumes in the fuel

tank)

F16 Air pump supply 30A

F17 Low and high speed windscreen wipers 30A

F18 Air conditioning blower motor 40 A

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IV - ELECTRICAL SUPPLY

A - GENERAL DETAILS

The electrical status of the vehicle is determined by 4 variables:

• main status (off, +ACCESSORIES, +IGNITION, +CRANKING, etc),

• consumption mode ("nominal" or "economy"),
• load shedding level (where certain heavy electrical power consumers
are not authorised to operate for a period of time),
• vehicle configuration (customer, factory, park, showroom).

B - IGNITION KEY POSITION

Representation of the ignition switch:

3 4

IGNITION KEY POSITION SUPPLY

1 "Off" position

2 +ACCESSORIES

+IGNITION alternator not operational (engine not running)

3
+IGNITION alternator operational (engine running)

4 Engine cranking phase

C - CONSUMPTION MODE: "NOMINAL" OR "ECONOMY"

The "nominal" or "economy" consumption mode is only available in the

alternator not operational status (engine not running).

Note: Alternator not operational (ANO) corresponds to the engine not

running status when the battery is supplying the electrical current.

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1 - Nominal mode:

Nominal mode is active for a 30 minute timed period after the

alternator operational information (engine running) disappears.

This 30 minute timed period can be used in 2 different ways

depending on the position of the ignition key:

CONDITIONS FOR SWITCHING TO ECONOMY MODE

IGNITION KEY
DESCRIPTION
POSITION

The 30 minute timed period only starts counting down when

Off
"wake-up" or non permanent functions are active

The 30 minute timed period starts counting down

+ACC or +IGNITION independently to the active or inactive "wake-up" or non
permanent functions

Note: All electrical functions are authorised in nominal mode.

The system switches to economy mode when all conditions are

satisfied.

2 - Economy mode:

Economy mode prevents the battery from being discharged when

the engine is not running.
Non permanent electrical functions are deactivated regardless of
ignition key position.
Only a few permanent functions and some of the permanent
functions with locked request are authorised in economy mode.
A permanent function is one that performs a service even when the
driver is not present.

PERMANENT FUNCTIONS AUTHORISED IN ECONOMY MODE

Hazard warning lamps

Alarm

Central locking

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A permanent function with locked request performs a service for as

long as the command is maintained.

PERMANENT FUNCTIONS WITH LOCKED REQUEST AUTHORISED IN ECONOMY

MODE

Horn

Indicators

Headlamp flash

3 - Switching from economy mode to nominal mode.

VEHICLE CONFIGURATION SWITCHING CONDITION

Only when the alternator operational or engine

Customer
running information appears.

Nominal mode can be activated by the diagnostic

tool for a set duration or until switched off by the
user
Factory
When the engine running information appears at the
BSI. Economy mode is reinstated when the engine
running information disappears

D - NETWORK STAND-BY / WAKE UP FUNCTIONS

To reduce power consumption by the ECUs when the engine is not

running, a stand-by and wake up strategy is applied to the vehicle's ECU
supply and networks.

1 - CAN

a - Setting the CAN to stand-by

Communication between the ECUs is operational for 30 seconds

minimum after the ignition is switched off (power latch).

b - Waking up the CAN

When the ignition is on, communication between the ECUs is

operational on the CAN and the network is woken up.

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2 - BODYWORK VAN AND COMFORT VAN

a - Setting the BSI and BODY and COMFORT VANs to stand-by

The stand-by strategy consists of putting the VAN networks to

sleep first and then the BSI in the following order:

STEP FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

A The networks and the BSI are woken up

All the conditions for maintaining the networks are scanned and
B
none is detected
The BSI then counts down a 60 second timer
This timer continues to be counted down for as long as no network
C maintaining conditions are present
This timer is reset when a network maintaining or wake-up condition
appears
If nothing is detected at the end of this timer, the BSI warns the
ECUs in a frame that the VANs will be set to stand-by in 5
D
seconds.
Upon receiving this frame, all ECUs can save their data
After the 5 second timer, if no network maintaining or wake-up
E conditions are detected, the BSI cuts off the +VAN supply
The networks are sent to sleep
The BSI applies a 60 second timer again in nominal mode
This timer continues to be counted down for as long as no BSI
F maintaining conditions are present
This timer is reset when a BSI maintaining or wake-up condition
appears
At the end of this timer, the BSI and the networks are sent to
G
sleep.

Setting the BSI to stand-by

The BSI switches to stand-by mode 60 seconds (nominal mode)
or 15 seconds (economy mode) after the COMFORT VAN and
BODYWORK VAN have gone to sleep if:
• all BSI direct wake-up inputs are inactive,
• the interior lamp and the boot lamp are off,
• the electric windows are not operating,
• no diagnostic sessions are in progress.

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E - WAKING UP THE VANS

When the VAN is on stand-by, the two buses (DATA and DATA B) are not
operational.
Each ECU monitors external events which cause the network to return to
a fully operational state.
When a wake-up event is detected, the ECU in question draws current
from DATA B.
This power consumption is detected by the BSI.
The BSI controls a relay which switches the +VAN supply for all VAN
ECUs (bodywork and comfort).

IMPORTANT: All wake-up requests for the BODYWORK or

COMFORT network wake up both networks
(BODYWORK and COMFORT).

WAKING UP THE BODYWORK WAKING UP THE COMFORT

VAN VAN
The HF receiver located in the COM
A hazard warning lamps
2000 (location request, unlocking
request
request, etc).
By consuming power on
The lighting, sidelamps and A central locking / unlocking
DATA B
headlamp flash stalk only request
The horn The radio
The volumetric alarm
Switching of the key to the +ACC
position
Through a request from Switching of the key to the +IGN
the BSI position
Opening and closing of the doors or
tailgate

1 - COMFORT VAN, BODY VAN 1, BODY VAN 2

There are 3 ways of waking up the ECUs:
• wake-up by a direct BSI input,
• wake-up by the network,
• wake-up by the key being turned to the +ACC or +IGN position.
Each network ECU monitors external events which cause it and the
network to wake up.
When an event of this type is detected, the ECU in question draws
current from DATA B.

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The BSI detects that power is being consumed and controls the relay
supplying all the ECUs on the VAN (COMFORT and BODYWORK)
through a supply known as +VAN.

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a - Waking up the COMFORT VAN

The control panel and non RT3 radio can request that the
COMFORT VAN is woken up:

• the control panel through the hazard warning lamps and

central locking buttons,
• the radio through the ON/OFF button.

a - Waking up the BODY VAN

The COM 2000 can request that the network is woken up by

monitoring:

• the high frequency receiver (located in the COM 2000),

• the lighting stalk,
• the horn.

c - Waking up the BSI

The BSI is woken up by its direct inputs:

• unlocking of the driver's door,
• unlocking of the passenger's door,
• opening or closing of the front RH or LH door,
• opening or closing of the rear RH or LH door,
• opening or closing of the tailgate,
• pressing the tailgate opening button,
• pressing the int erior lamp button,
• change in ignition key position: input from +ACC or +IGN.

The BSI can be woken up by the COMFORT VAN and BODY VAN
by earthing the DATA B signal.

2 - Downgraded mode

In the event of a short circuit between DATA B and earth, the

information on DATA B is interpreted by the BSI as a request to
wake up the network.

After 6 non justified stand-by / wake-up cycle attempts, the BSI

forces the network to be set to stand-by.

The +VAN disappears and appears with the +IGNITION.

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3 - Diagram of the network wake-up function

This diagram shows all components which can wake up the BODY
VAN and the COMFORT VAN.

CV00 0004 8600

2
1 3

A
5 4
BSI
8410

Key:
Single arrow: Wire connection
Triple arrow: Multiplex connection
COMPONENT
unlocking of the driver's or passenger's door
A opening or closing of the doors or tailgate
illumination of the interior lamp
CV00 COM 2000
0004 Control panel
8600 Alarm ECU
8410 RB3 or RD3 radio
BSI Built-in Systems Interface

CONNECTION
CONNEC- SIGNAL
SIGNAL
TION N° NATURE
Reception of a remote control high frequency signal
HF signal
(HF)
1
The lighting stalk (sidelamps or headlamp flash) BODY VAN 1
The horn BODY VAN 1
2 Hazard warning lamps button COMFORT VAN
Central locking button COMFORT VAN
3 Bonnet open information BODY VAN 2
Volumetric detection BODY VAN 2
4 Emergency call button COMFORT VAN
Telephone off hook button COMFORT VAN
Volume and ON/OFF button COMFORT VAN
Citroën service button COMFORT VAN
ALL OR
5 Driver's or passenger's door unlocking information
NOTHING

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ALL OR
Doors and tailgate opening or closing information
NOTHING
ALL OR
Action on the interior lamp button
NOTHING
ALL OR
Input from +ACC or +IGN.
NOTHING

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F - LOAD SHEDDING/LOAD ACQUIRING

1 - Load acquiring

Load acquiring consists of artificially increasing the vehicle's

electrical consumption to satisfy functional requirements, e.g.:
particle filter.
By increasing the resistive torque of the alternator, the engine
torque increases and so does the engine temperature.
Load acquiring means that the engine temperature rises more
quickly thus improving particle filter efficiency on diesel vehicles.
The BSI receives a load acquiring request from the engine ECU via
the CAN.
The BSI forces consumers to operate in the order shown in the
following table:

LOAD ACQUIRING
FUNCTION
LEVEL
1 Heater plugs
2 Fan engaged at mid speed
3 Fan engaged at slow speed
4 Heated rear screen activated

Note: During load acquiring, the driver is not supplied with any
information regarding consumer activation.

2 - Load shedding
Load shedding is only available in the alternator operational or engine
running state.
When the engine is running, a prolonged imbalance in the energy
balance leads to load shedding (temporary operating prohibition) of
certain large electrical consumers.
The load shedding strategy ensures a positive energy balance for the
battery, regardless of which consumers are operating.
Note: This operating mode is considered to be a downgraded mode.

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LOAD SHEDDING
FUNCTION
LEVEL
1 Heated rear screen after operating for 6 minutes
2 Additional heating resistor n°1
3 Additional heating resistor n°2
4 Additional heating resistors n°1 and n°2
5 Air conditioning blower motor
6 Compressor

Y
D
V3
C
V2

V1
A
X

The correct battery voltage is within zone C.

Key:
X: time
Y: battery voltage

G - VEHICLE CONFIGURATION: "CUSTOMER," "FACTORY", "PARK" AND

"SHOWROOM"

1 - Customer configuration

This is the operating mode used when the vehicle is delivered to the
customer.
This mode is configured using the diagnostic tool.

2 - Factory configuration

This configuration is only used whilst the vehicle is being

manufactured.
This configuration allows unit tests and a reduction in battery power
consumption.
Factory configuration reduces power consumption by forcing
economy mode.
Switching from factory mode to customer mode is performed by
configuration.

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A safety function forces the switch to customer mode when the

vehicle is started and driven at a speed above 20 kph.

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3 - "Park" configuration

This configuration is used when the vehicle is stored in the vehicle

park.

It involves preventing certain electrical power consumers, in

particular the BSI, from being permanently supplied thus limiting
power consumption to ensure the vehicle can be started.

The shunt supplying the consumers with a + permanent supply is

removed and a X amp fuse is fitted to supply the consumers when
the ignition is switched on.

"Park" mode allows access to the vehicle (door and boot locks
operational).

E 1 2 F 1 2

b
BSI BSI

4 3 4 3

Key:

E: customer mode
F: park mode

The electrical supply is reinstated to the components via the park

fuse when the ignition is switched on.

N° DESCRIPTION

1 +ACCESSORIES

2 +BAT

3 + IGNITION ON

4 Permanent consumers

"a" Customer mode shunt

"b" Park mode fuse

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4 - Showroom configuration

This mode configures the vehicle when it is on display at an exhibition

or in a showroom.

In this mode, the vehicle is connected to an external power supply

and no ignition key is required.

Note: A special "showroom" harness must be fitted to ensure the

required functions can be operated without an ignition key.

This mode is used to obtain functions which are normally only

operational when the engine is running (air blower, air conditioning
display, etc).

Economy mode is deactivated and the vehicle can therefore operate

normally without being limited in time.

Showroom mode is like factory mode but without the time limitation.

FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE IN FUNCTIONS NOT AVAILABLE IN

SHOWROOM MODE SHOWROOM MODE

Front electric windows Electric power steering

Sunroof Economy mode

Door mirror adjustments and fold in

Boot lighting
function

Heating (except air conditioning as the

Indicators
engine is not running)

Radio Dipped beam

Multifunction screen Front and rear fog lamps

Hazard warning lamps

Central locking (button on the

dashboard, remote control, vehicle locks
for LH drive)

Control panel

Sidelamps and headlamp flash

Interior lamp

Opening of the boot

Wipers

Screen–wash

Horn

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V- AFTER SALES OPERATION

A - REPLACING AN ECU
CAN
Operation to be performed using the diagnostic tool as a function of
the following operations
ECU
Removal – Replacement with a Adding /
Reuse
refitting new ECU removing

Match with key

Built-in Systems Impossible
Nothing Match with engine Not affected
Interface (BSI) (VIN, mileage)
ECU

Impossible
Engine Nothing Match with BSI Not affected
(VIN)

Automatic Possible if same

Nothing Nothing Not affected
gearbox level

Configure:
Possible if same
ABS Nothing Type of tyres, engine Not affected
level
regulatory type

Configure:
Possible if same
ESP Nothing Type of tyres, engine Not affected
level
regulatory type

BODY VAN 1
Operation to be performed using the diagnostic tool as a function of
the following operations
ECU
Removal – Replacement with a Adding /
Reuse
refitting new ECU removing

Possible if same
Engine relay unit Nothing Nothing Not affected
level

Not allowed
Airbags Nothing Nothing Not affected
(safety)

Check the
rotary Check the rotary
switch is switch is centred
Switch module at
centred
the steering Possible if same
Calibrate Not affected
wheel (Com level
2000) steering Calibrate steering
wheel angle wheel angle sensor for
sensor for ESP
ESP

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COMFORT VAN
Operation to be performed using the diagnostic tool as a function of
the following operations
ECU
Removal – Replacement with a Adding /
Reuse
refitting new ECU removing

Impossible
Control panel Nothing Nothing Not affected
(Mileage)

Air conditioning Nothing Nothing Not affected Not affected

Parking
Nothing Nothing Not affected Not affected
assistance

Multifunction
Date / time Date / time Not affected Not affected
screen B

Multifunction
Date / time Date / time Not affected Not affected
screen C

Radio
installation
Tune
RB3 / RD3 radio Tune stations Not affected menu
stations
Configure VIN
code

Configure
CD changer
multifunction
CD changer Nothing Nothing installation
screen and
menu
BSI

BODY VAN 2
Operation to be performed using the diagnostic tool as a function of
the following operations
ECU
Removal – Replacement with a Adding /
Reuse
refitting new ECU removing

Diesel additive Take the parameters

Nothing Not affected Not affected
(PF) from the old ECU

Alarm Nothing Nothing Not affected Nothing

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B - OPERATIONS TO BE PERFORMED AFTER RECONNECTING THE

BATTERY
All these operations are to be performed after reconnecting the battery

1 - Antiscanning function
After disconnecting the battery, you must wait for 1 minute before
being able to start the engine.

2 - Electric windows
The anti-pinch function must be reinitialised:
• lower the window fully,
• press the electric window raise switch,
• if the window movement is interrupted, release the electric window
switch,
• press the electric window raise switch again,
• this procedure must be repeated until the window raises fully.

3 - Tailgate
Opening of the tailgate is deactivated when the battery is
reconnected.
Lock / unlock it to reactivate it.

4 - Overspeed control
The overspeed values must be reset.

5 - Multifunction screen
The date and time must be reset.
The default language is "French".
Adjust if a different language is required.
The trip computer data is erased.

6 - Navigation assistance
The vehicle location function is only operational after approximately
10 minutes.
Customer parameters must be reprogrammed.

7 - Radio
Radio stations and user settings must be reprogrammed.

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DRIVER'S INFORMATION

I- CONTROL PANEL

A - OPERATING PRINCIPLE

1 - Instrumentation

2 5

1 6

REFERENCE COMPONENT

1 Instrument panel lighting rheostat

2 Coolant temperature gauge

3 Liquid crystal display

4 Rev counter

5 Fuel level gauge

6 Control button for the main mileometer and trip meter, maintenance
indicator reset.

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2 - Liquid crystal display

The liquid crystal display controls several functions which it displays

in the following order:

• maintenance indicator,

• oil level gauge,

• main and trip mileometers.

3 - Maintenance indicator

a - Frequency of maintenance operations

FREQUENCY OF
FREQUENCY OF
USAGE MODE MAINTENANCE
TYPE OF ENGINE MAINTENANCE
(CONFIGURABLE) OPERATIONS IN
OPERATIONS IN KM
TIME

Normal 30,000 2 years

Petrol Severe 20,000 1 year

Customised 500 1 month

Normal 20,000 2 years

Diesel Severe 15,000 1 year

Customised 500 1 month

Note: The maintenance frequency is configured in the BSI in

kilometres.

b - Maintenance indicator reset procedure

The maintenance indicator can be reset in two different ways:
• Via the control panel,
• Via the diagnostic tool.
Maintenance indicator reset procedure via the control panel

STEP ACTION

1 Ignition off, press the right hand button on the control panel.

Switch on the ignition keeping the button pressed

2
A counter is displayed (from 10 to 0)

3 Release the button when "0" is displayed

The information "=0" is displayed

4
Switch the ignition off and then on again: the reset procedure is

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4 - Oil level gauge in the liquid crystal display

a - Diagram

7 8 9
A

BSM BSI 0004

Key:
Single arrow: Wire connection
Triple arrow: Multiplex connection

COMPONENT

A Oil level sensor

BSM Engine Relay Unit

BSI Built-in Systems Interface

0004 Control panel

CONNECTION

CONNECTION
SIGNAL SIGNAL NATURE
N°

7 Oil level information ANALOGUE

8 Oil level information ANALOGUE

9 Oil level information COMFORT VAN

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b - Correspondence table
The liquid crystal display shows the oil level using the sequence
below.

KEY
Display Oil level in %

1 (flashing) 0 - 11% or invalid value

2 12 - 25%

3 26 - 39%

4 40 - 53%

5 54 - 67%

6 68 - 81%

7 82 - 100%

8 (flashing) More than 100 %

c - Oil level warning

The BSI knows the minimum oil level and can thus determine the
minimum oil level warning.
The BSI transfers this information to the control panel.
The control panel flashes the segments of the liquid crystal
display.

5 - Odometer
The odometer has 2 operating modes:
• main odometer (distance travelled): total vehicle mileage since
first registration,
• trip meter: vehicle mileage since last reset.

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The trip meter is reset when the ignition is on and when the
odometer is displayed.

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6 - Speedometer
a - Vehicle with ABS or traction control (ESP)

7000 10

11 12

7005 10

7020 BSI 0004

10

7015
10

7010

Key:
Single arrow: Wire connection
Triple arrow: Multiplex connection
b - Vehicle without ABS

13 11 12

1620 1320 BSI 0004

Key:
Single arrow: Wire connection
Triple arrow: Multiplex connection

COMPONENT
BSI Built-in Systems Interface
0004 Control panel
70XX Wheel speed sensor
1320 Engine management ECU
7020 ABS ECU (or ESP ECU depending on level)
1620 Vehicle speed sensor

CONNECTION
CONNEC-
SIGNAL SIGNAL NATURE
TION N°
10 Wheel speed information ANALOGUE
11 Vehicle speed information CAN
12 Vehicle speed information COMFORT VAN

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13 Gearbox output information FREQUENCY

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7 - Rev counter

15 16 17

1313 1320 BSI 0004

Key:

Single arrow: Wire connection

Triple arrow: Multiplex connection

COMPONENT

BSI Built-in Systems Interface

0004 Control panel

1313 Engine speed sensor

1320 Engine management ECU

CONNECTION
CONNECTION
SIGNAL SIGNAL NATURE
N°

15 Engine speed information ANALOGUE

16 Engine speed information CAN

17 Engine speed information COMFORT VAN

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8 - Fuel level gauge

a - Diagram

A
19 CV00
20

24
21 0004

23
1320 BSI
22

7215

Key:
Single arrow: Wire connection
Triple arrow: Multiplex connection

COMPONENT

A Fuel sender

BSI Built-in Systems Interface

CV00 COM 2000

0004 Control panel

1320 Engine management ECU

7215 Multifunction screen

CONNECTION
CONNECTION N° SIGNAL SIGNAL NATURE

19 Gross fuel level (from the sender) ANALOGUE

Control of the buzzer incorporated into

20 BODY VAN 1
the COM 2000 for the low fuel warning.

Fuel level information COMFORT VAN

21
Illumination of the low fuel LED COMFORT VAN

Broadcasting of the message linked to

22 COMFORT VAN
the low fuel warning

23 Low fuel information COMFORT VAN

24 Fuel consumption information CAN

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Vehicle not moving operating phase

15 seconds after the ignition is switched off, the fuel level is

measured and saved.

The fuel level displayed on the control panel is also saved.

When the ignition is switched back on, the fuel level is measured
again.

If the value measured is different to the value saved the last time
the ignition was switched off, the BSI deduces that the fuel tank
has been filled and the new fuel level is used.

If both values are the same, the BSI takes the last value displayed
on the control panel.

Vehicle moving operating phase

The BSI determines the fuel level to be displayed as a function of:

• fuel flow, via the engine management ECU,

• the information from the fuel sender.

b - Specific case: low fuel warning

The low fuel level is determined by the BSI.

The BSI orders the COM 2000 to emit a warning sound.

The BSI orders the control panel to illuminate the low fuel LED.

Note: The total capacity of the fuel tank is 45 litres and the fuel
reserve is 6 litres.

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9 - Coolant temperature gauge

a - Diagram

26 27
25

1220 1320 BSI 0004

Key:
Single arrow: Wire connection
Triple arrow: Multiplex connection

COMPONENT
1220 Coolant temperature sensor

1320 Engine management ECU

BSI Built-in Systems Interface

0004 Control panel

CONNECTION
SIGNAL
CONNECTION N° SIGNAL
NATURE
25 Coolant temperature information ANALOGUE

26 Coolant temperature information CAN

27 Coolant temperature information COMFORT VAN

DISPLAY OF THE NUMBER OF

SEGMENTS ON THE CONTROL COOLANT TEMPERATURE IN °C
PANEL
0 Between 0°C and 59°C

1 Between 60°C and 69°C

2 Between 70°C and 77°C

3 Between 78°C and 109°C

4 Between 110°C and 114°C

5 Between 115°C and 118°C

c - Downgraded mode
If the coolant temperature sensor is damaged, the engine
management ECU sends an invalid value and the BSI considers
the coolant temperature warning to be present.
The coolant temperature LED illuminates on the control panel.

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10 - Oil temperature gauge

The driver is not informed of the oil temperature.

This information is processed internally to calculate the mileage

remaining before maintenance for vehicles with the DV engine
(diesel).

11 - LEDs

b c d e f g h i
a

o n m l k j

LED N° LED INFORMATION

ESP system regulation

a ESP ESP fault

ESP deactivated

b ABS ABS fault

c Main beam headlamps

d Sidelamps

e Passenger's airbag Passenger's airbag deactivated

f Front fog lamps

g Rear fog lamps

h Diesel preheating Diesel preheating

i Driver's seat belt Driver's seat belt reminder

j Charging LED Charging fault

k Oil Oil pressure fault

Brake fluid level

l Brakes Brakeforce distribution fault

Handbrake

m Engine fault

n Airbag

o Particle filter fault

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12 - Diesel engine information

a - Diagram
28 29 30

4050 1320 BSI 0004

31

CV00

Key:
Single arrow: Wire connection
Triple arrow: Multiplex connection

COMPONENT

4050 Water in diesel sensor

1320 Engine management ECU

BSI Built-in Systems Interface

0004 Control panel

CV00 COM 2000

CONNECTION

CONNEC- SIGNAL
SIGNAL
TION N° NATURE
28 Water in diesel information ANALOGUE

Request to illuminate preheating LED CAN

29
Water in diesel information CAN

Request to illuminate preheating LED COMFORT VAN

30
Water in diesel information COMFORT VAN

Control of the buzzer in the COM 2000 to warn

31 BODY VAN 1
of water in the diesel

Note: The control panel receives the water in diesel information and
flashes all the segments of the fuel gauge.

b - Downgraded mode
If a fault occurs whilst the engine ECU is acquiring the water in
diesel signal, the engine ECU transmits the warning to the BSI.
If there is an error on the CAN, the BSI considers the water in
diesel warning to be true by default.
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If there is an error on the comfort VAN, the control panel

considers the water in diesel warning to be missing by default.

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13 - Brake information
a - Diagram

32 A

4410 33 34

40
39

35
38
4410 7020 BSI 0004
37

36

CV00
4400

Key:
Single arrow: Wire connection
Triple arrow: Multiplex connection
COMPONENT

A ESP deactivation button

BSI Built-in Systems Interface
0004 Control panel
4400 Handbrake switch
4410 Brake fluid level sensor
7020 ABS ECU

CONNECTION

CONNECTION
SIGNAL SIGNAL NATURE
N°
Brake fluid level information (vehicle without ABS or
32 ALL OR NOTHING
ESP)
33 Illumination of the ESP button ALL OR NOTHING
34 Status of the ESP deactivation button ALL OR NOTHING
ESP fault or ABS fault depending on level COMFORT VAN
Electronic brakeforce distribution fault COMFORT VAN
35
Low brake fluid level warning COMFORT VAN
Handbrake on COMFORT VAN
Control of the buzzer in the COM 2000:
ESP fault
36 ABS or EBD fault BODY VAN 1
Brake fluid level warning
Handbrake on, vehicle moving
37 Handbrake switch information ALL OR NOTHING

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38 ESP deactivation information (button) CAN

39 Brake fluid level information (vehicle with ABS or ESP) ALL OR NOTHING
40 Status of the ESP (deactivated or operational) CAN

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b - Downgraded mode
In the event of a CAN error with the ignition on and the alternator
operational (engine running) or the alternator not operational
(engine not running):
• the BSI considers the EBD fault to be present by default,
• the BSI considers the ABS fault to be present by default,
• the BSI considers the low brake fluid level warning to be true,
• the BSI considers the ESP to be not deactivated.
In the event of a COMFORT VAN error:
• the control panel illuminates the ABS fault LED,
• the control panel illuminates the brake LED.

14 - Emission control information

a - Diagram

42

CV00

41

43
1320 BSI 0004

Key:
Triple arrow: Multiplex connection

COMPONENT

BSI Built-in Systems Interface

CV00 COM 2000
0004 Control panel
1320 Engine management ECU

CONNECTION
CONNECT- SIGNAL
SIGNAL
ION N° NATURE
High level of misfiring
41 Request to illuminate the EOBD fault LED CAN
Particle filter clogging risk
Control of the buzzer incorporated into the COM
42 BODY VAN 1
2000

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Illumination of the EOBD LED (EOBD fault, risk

43 for the catalytic converter) COMFORT VAN
Particle filter clogging risk

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b - Downgraded mode

In the event of a CAN error with the ignition on and the alternator
operational (engine running) or the alternator not operational
(engine not running):

• the BSI no longer receives requests to illuminate the EOBD

LED and by default cont rols the EOBD LED on the control
panel,

• the BSI no longer receives the high misfiring rate information

and by default controls the EOBD LED on the control panel,

• the BSI no longer receives the clogging risk information and by

default controls the EOBD LED on the control panel,

If there is an error on the comfort VAN, the control panel

illuminates the EOBD fault LED in all cases.

B - AFTER SALES OPERATION

1 - Reading faults

The following faults can be read with the diagnostic tool:

• no communication on the DATA B wire (DATA B),

• no communication on the DATA wire (DATA B),

• ECU fault,

• button jammed fault,

• engine speed fault,

• coolant temperature fault,

• vehicle speed fault,

• fuel level fault,

• no communication with the BSI fault.

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2 - Reading parameters
a - Reading parameters: control panel
The following parameters can be read with the diagnostic tool:
PARAMETER PARAMETER STATUS COMMENT
Gearbox Manual / automatic Used to check the gearbox
configuration
Maintenance indicator Absent / Present Used to check whether the
control panel monitors
maintenance or not.
Distance travelled Kilometres or miles Used to check the distance
display units units used by the control
panel
Control panel Value in hexadecimal
brightness level

b - Reading parameters: Wire input

The following parameters can be read with the diagnostic tool:
PARAMETER PARAMETER STATUS COMMENT
Heated rear screen button Off / on Used to check the de-
icing request
Hazard warning lamps Off / on Used to check the hazard
button warning lamps request
Black panel mode Off / on Used to check whether
the control panel is partly
off and the liquid crystal
display completely off
Air conditioning button Off / on Used to check the air
conditioning request
(manual air conditioning
only)
Control panel brightness Value in % Gives the control panel
level brightness value as a %
Maintenance indicator Off / on Used to check the
reset request to reset the
maintenance indicator
Off / on Used to check the vehicle
Central locking button locking information
retrieved by the control
panel
Passenger's airbag Off / on Used to check the status
deactivation LED status of the passenger's airbag
deactivation LED
Overspeed warning Off / on Used to check if the
activation request overspeed warning is
active

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c - Reading parameters: change in state of all or nothing inputs

This parameter reading operation is used to ascertain whether a
change in state has occurred or not during the diagnostic
session.
A faulty control can thus be located.
The following parameters can be read with the diagnostic tool:
PARAMETER PARAMETER STATUS COMMENT
Heated rear screen Change in state / no Used to check the de-icing
button change in state request
Hazard warning lamps Change in state / no Used to check the hazard
button change in state warning lamps request
Black panel mode Change in state / no Used to check whether the
change in state control panel is partly off
and the liquid crystal
display completely off
Air conditioning button Change in state / no Used to check the air
change in state conditioning request
(manual air conditioning
only)
Control panel brightness Change in state / no Gives the control panel
level change in state brightness value as a %
Maintenance indicator Change in state / no Used to check the request
reset change in state to reset the maintenance
indicator
Change in state / no Used to check the vehicle
Central locking button change in state locking information
retrieved by the control
panel
Passenger's airbag Change in state / no Used to check the status of
deactivation LED status change in state the passenger's airbag
deactivation LED
Overspeed warning Change in state / no Used to check if the
activation request change in state overspeed warning is
active

d - Reading parameters: control panel buttons

PARAMETER PARAMETER STATUS COMMENT

Trip meter reset Off / on Used to check the status of
the "trip meter reset"
button
Control button Off / on Used to check the status of
brightness setting the control panel
brightness setting

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3 - Actuator test

The following actuators can be tested with the diagnostic tool:

TEST PERFORMED ASSOCIATED MESSAGE

Reading of 50 kph, 90 kph, 130 kph and max for 2

Speedometer
seconds for each value then return to 0 kph

Reading of 3000 rpm and reading of maximum engine

Rev counter speed for 2 seconds for each value then needle
returns to stop

Fuel gauge Readings in steps from quarter full to maximum level

Reading of 90°C and reading of maximum

Coolant temperature gauge temperature for 2 seconds for each value then return
to 0°C

Oil level gauge Reading of half and maximum oil level

Mileometer and trip meter Display of all segments and symbol for 2 seconds

Variation from minimum value to maximum value then

Control panel lighting from maximum value to minimum value with each
variation taking 5 seconds

Automatic gearbox display Control of the automatic gearbox display

Needle movement Resets all the stepper motors

Warning light test Illumination of all warning lights for 5 seconds

LED test Illumination of all LEDs for 5 seconds

Deactivation of the control panel lighting except for

Black panel mode
the speedometer and mileometer

4 - Configuration

The following parameters can be configured with the diagnostic tool:

DESCRIPTION PARAMETER STATUS

Gearbox Manual / automatic

Oil level function Absent / Present

Maintenance indicator Absent / Present

Odometer display units Kilometres / miles

Engine type Petrol / diesel

Lighting table

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ENGINE IMMOBILISER AND COOLING FUNCTIONS

I- ENGINE IMMOBILISER

A - OPERATING PRINCIPLE

1 - Introduction

The second generation engine immobiliser system immobilises the

vehicle by locking the engine management ECU electronically.
Engine management ECU unlocking conditions:
• the key transponder must be identified,
• the key transponder must be authenticated,
• the engine management ECU and BSI must be matched.

2 - Diagram

1320

2
1
8209 9
10

5 BSI
6 CV00
8 7 4

A 0004

Key:
Single arrow: Wire connection
Triple arrow: Multiplex connection
Broken arrow: Radio link

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COMPONENT

BSI Built-in Systems Interface

CV00 COM 2000

8209 Transponder aerial

0004 Multifunction screen

1320 Engine management ECU

A Key with transponder

CONNECTION
CONNECT- SIGNAL NATURE
SIGNAL
ION N°

1 Ignition on information CAN

Connection authentication information

2 Sending of a random number CAN

4 Request to illuminate the key transponder fault LED COMFORT VAN

5 Request to identify the key transponder BODY VAN 1

Request to authenticate the key transponder

6 Request to identify the key transponder ANALOGUE

Request to authenticate the key transponder

7 Request to identify the key transponder HIGH FREQUENCY

LINK
Request to authenticate the key transponder

8 Transmission of the key identifier HIGH FREQUENCY

LINK
Transmission of the authentication calculation result

9 Transmission of the key identifier ANALOGUE

Transmission of the authentication calculation result

10 Transmission of the key identifier BODY VAN 1

Transmission of the authentication calculation result

3 - Start of the unlocking sequence

Through an identification request, the BSI interrogates the key
transponder in one of the following ways:
• for 2 minutes after a door is opened,
• or when the +ACC supply appears if no response is sent within 2
minutes.

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4 - Key transponder identification

STEP DESCRIPTION

The BSI sends a request to identify the key transponder by generating

1
an electrical signal for the transponder aerial

3 The aerial transmits the electrical signal to the key transponder

4 The key transponder responds by sending its identifier

The key transponder identifier is compared with the key identifiers

5
stored in the BSI

If the key transponder identifier is stored in the BSI, the key

transponder authentication procedure can begin.

6 If the key transponder identifier is not stored in the BSI:

the procedure is repeated every 100 ms for 2 minutes.

the key transponder authentication procedure cannot begin.

5 - Key transponder authentication

STEP DESCRIPTION

The BSI sends an authentication request to authenticate the key

transponder by generating an electrical signal for the transponder
1 aerial

The key transponder authentication request contains a random

number and the key identifier

3 The aerial transmits this electrical signal to the key transponder

The key transponder uses the random number and its identifier as a
variable to perform a calculation using an encrypting function in its
4 memory

The key transponder responds to the BSI by sending the result of this
authentication calculation which it has just performed

At the same time, the BSI performs a calculation using the same
5 encrypting function and using the same random number and identifier
of the key to be authenticated.

The results calculated by the key transponder and by the BSI are
6
compared

If the results are the same, the matching control sequence can begin

If the results are different, the BSI resends the key transponder
7 authentication request a maximum of 2 times.

At the 3rd attempt, the key transponder authentication request is

deactivated for 1 minute.

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6 - Engine management ECU and BSI matching check

STEP DESCRIPTION

When the ignition is switched on, the engine management ECU sends a
1
random number to the BSI

Using an encrypting function, the random number and the BSI code as a
2 variable, the BSI calculates a number acting as a connection
authentication number

At the same time, the engine management ECU performs a calculation

3 using the same encrypting function and using the same random number
and the same BSI code as a variable

The BSI sends the engine management ECU the connection

4
authentication number which it has calculated

The engine management ECU compares the connection authentication

5
number which it has calculated with the one calculated by the BSI

If the numbers are the same, the engine management ECU is unlocked
6 If the numbers are the different, the engine management ECU remains
locked

Note: After 3 failed unlocking attempts, the starting sequence

is deactivated for one minute.

7 - Locking of the engine management ECU

A 6 second timer is started when the ignition is switched off.

The engine management ECU is locked at the end of the timer.

The engine cannot be started.

The engine management ECU is locked as soon as it is no longer

supplied electrically.

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B - AFTER SALES OPERATIONS

Note: When returning an ECU or BSI under warrant y, the

customer's access code must be included.

1 - Replacing the BSI

When replacing the BSI, the following operations must be performed

using the diagnostic tool:

• program the customer's access code into the BSI memory,

• reprogram all the keys,

• match the BSI and the engine management ECU.

Note: The operator has 1 attempt to enter the customer's

access code into the BSI memory.

The customer's access code cannot be read in the BSI.

2 - Key programming

The customer's access code is required for programming keys.

The key identifier must be stored in the BSI to allow the vehicle to be
started.

The BSI can store a maximum of 5 keys.

All keys must be reprogrammed when storing a new key in the BSI.

The identifier of a lost or stolen key is deactivated in the BSI memory

when keys still in the customer's possession are reprogrammed.

3 - Replacing the engine management ECU

When replacing the engine management ECU, the following

operations must be performed using the diagnostic tool:

• program the customer's access code int o the engine management

ECU memory,

• match the BSI and the engine management ECU.

Note: The operative has a maximum of 3 attempts to program

the customer's access code.

The matching check is used to unlock the engine management ECU.

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II - ENGINE COOLING

A - PRESENTATION

F.R.I.C (cooling function incorporated into the engine management ECU)

B.R.A.C (engine cooling requirements for the air conditioning)

Note: The BRAC function is incorporated into the engine management ECU

The engine cooling function is used to:

• cool the coolant,

• cool the refrigerant through the condenser,

• cool the automatic gearbox water/oil heat exchanger.

TU3JP DV4TED
TU1JP TU5JP4 DV4TD
Man Auto 4

1 single speed engine cooling

• • •
fan

1 variable speed engine cooling

• • •
fan (chopper)

Note: Vehicles with air conditioning are all fitted with a variable speed
engine cooling fan (chopper).

B - OVERALL DIAGRAM

8009 0004
10 5

9
6
7

Key:

Single arrow: Wire connection

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Triple arrow: Multiplex connection

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COMPONENT

BSI Built-in Systems Interface

0004 Control panel

1220 Coolant temperature sensor

1320 Engine management ECU

1510 Fan assembly

1630 Automatic gearbox ECU

1635 Automatic gearbox oil temperature sensor

7215 Multifunction screen

8009 Pressostat

CONNECTION
CONNECT- SIGNAL
SIGNAL
ION N° NATURE

1 Air con circuit pressure ANALOGUE

Coolant temperature information

2 CAN
Coolant temperature warning information

Broadcast of the coolant temperature warning

3 COMFORT VAN
message

Coolant temperature information

4 COMFORT VAN
Coolant temperature warning information

5 Engine cooling fan control (*) ALL OR NOTHING

6 Engine cooling fan rotation information ALL OR NOTHING

Coolant temperature
7 CAN
Vehicle speed

8 Automatic gearbox oil temperature information ANALOGUE

9 Automatic gearbox cooling request CAN

10 Coolant temperature information ANALOGUE

(*): if the vehicle has a variable speed engine cooling fan (chopper), the
control is analogue.

C - REGULATION IN RELATION TO COOLANT TE MPERATURE

The coolant temperature sensor, located on the coolant outlet housing,

informs the engine management ECU of the engine coolant temperature.

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1 - Temperature value
VARIABLE SPEED
SINGLE SPEED
(CHOPPER)
TU DV
TU ENGINE DV ENGINE
ENGINE ENGINE
Coolant temperature
118°C 118°C 118°C 118°C
warning
Post ventilation duration 360 s 360 s 360 s 360 s
Post ventilation triggering
98°C 105°C 98°C 105°C
temperature limit
Fan low speed triggering
96°C 96°C
temperature
Fan high speed triggering
105°C 105°C
temperature
Fan triggering temperature 97°C 97°C

2 - Post-ventilation
When the engine is switched off, the engine management ECU
controls post ventilation (at low speed) if the coolant temperature
measured exceeds a programmed limit.
The fan cannot be switched on in the following cases:
• during the power latch (*),
• engine management ECU off,
• engine cranking phase.
(*) mode in which the component remains energised for a certain
amount of time (approx. 30 seconds) after the ignition is switched
off.

3 - Downgraded mode
A fault on the coolant temperature sensor causes the following
actions:
• fan operated at high speed,
• air conditioning compressor switched off,
• STOP LED and coolant temperature warning LED illuminated on
the control panel (*),
• message displayed on the multifunction screen,
• fault recorded in the engine management ECU.
(*) depending on version.

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D - EFFECT OF THE AIR CONDITIONING

To cool the condenser, the BRAC function (engine cooling requirements

for the air conditioning) inside the engine management ECU supplies the
FRIC function with a speed setting, depending on the air conditioning
circuit pressure.

A pressostat is used to measure the air conditioning circuit pressure,

allowing the engine management ECU to operate the engine cooling fan
at the correct speed.

8009: pressostat

1 - Pressure value

Fan switched on Fan switched off

Low High Low High
Mid speed Mid speed
speed speed speed speed

Pressure
10 16 22 7 13 19
(bar)

2 - Downgraded mode

A fault on the air conditioning circuit pressure sensor causes the

following actions:

• air conditioning compressor prohibited from engaging,

• fault recorded in the engine management ECU,

• the fan unit is no longer operational for the cooling requirements

linked to the air conditioning.

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E - EFFECT OF THE AUTOMATIC GEARBOX

The AL4 automatic gearbox ECU can send a request to the engine
management ECU to cool its oil/water heat exchanger via the CAN.

Only the TU3JP engine has an AL4 type gearbox.

Note: The temperature sensor is located in the hydraulic valve block of the
automatic gearbox

1 - Temperature value

Oil temperature limit to engage engine cooling fan 108°c

Oil temperature limit to cut off engine cooling fan 105°C

Speed limit for engaging engine cooling fan when the speed drops 30 kph

Speed limit for cutting off the engine cooling fan when the speed rises 30 kph

2 - Downgraded mode

A fault on the automatic gearbox oil temperature sensor causes the

following operation:

• the automatic gearbox ECU uses the coolant temperature as its

reference value,

• if the coolant temperature sensor is faulty, the ECU uses the

coolant temperature as its reference value.

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LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING FUNCTIONS

I- EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING

A - PRESENTATION

1 - Introduction

The vehicle has the following functions:

• Automatic hazard warning lamp illumination in the event of

emergency braking,

• Automatic dipped beam headlamp illumination,

• Parking function lamps,

• Day running lamps,

• One-touch fog lamps control.

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2 - Lighting and signalling management

The exterior lighting and signalling functions are provided by

controlling the various components:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING SIGNALLING

2 front sidelamps
2 rear sidelamps
2 number plate lamps
2 dipped beam headlamps 4 indicators
2 main beam headlamps 2 side repeaters (RH and LH)
2 front fog lamps 2 rear fog lamps
3 stop lamps
2 reversing lamps
1 horn

The headlamps can only be switched on if the sidelamps are also on.

The lamps are switched on and off in one of the following two ways:

• Manually: the user operates the control on the COM 2000.

• Automatically: when automatic mode is selected, the dipped beam

headlamps are switched on and off automatically as a function of
exterior brightness. Manual control has priority over automatic
control.

The on or off request is received by the BSI which controls the

lighting components, either directly or through the Engine Relay Unit
(BM34), via the BODY VAN 1.

COMPONENT CONTROLLED BY THE COMPONENT CONTROLLED VIA THE

BSI ENGINE RELAY UNIT
Dipped beam, Xenon headlamps
Sidelamps, number plate lamps
Main beam headlamps
Indicators
Front fog lamps
Rear fog lamps
Horn

Note: The reversing lamps and the stop lamps are operated directly by
their respective switches.

The information relating to switch status is acquired by the BSI.

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3 - Protected functions

The Engine Relay Unit (BM34) controls the vehicle's power relays
upon an order from the BSI. It is located under the bonnet in the
ECU compartment.

The BM34 consists of a module incorporating the maxi fuses and a

module incorporating an electronic card, the fuses and the relays.

c a

Key:
a: module incorporating an electronic card, the fuses and relays.
b: module incorporating the maxi fuses
c: product identification label

4 - Brightness sensor

The brightness sensor provides information representing the exterior

ambient brightness. It also provides information on the infrared light
destined for the air conditioning system.

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The brightness sensor is located inside the passenger compartment,

on the inside of the windscreen. The system compensates for tinted
glass. Replacing the windscreen with the other type does not affect
system operation and does not alter its characteristics in any way.

d e

Key:

d: brightness sensor
e: rain sensor.

Note: The rain and sunshine sensors are multiplexed on the BODY
VAN 1.

5 - Positions of the exterior lighting and signalling switches

f g h i

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The COM 2000 is a single unit grouping together the following

components:
• lighting stalk (f),
• unit support (g),
• rotary switch (h),
• wiper stalk (i).
The COM 2000 acts as the interface between the car and the driver
and transmits the driver's actions to the BSI via the BODY VAN 1
multiplex network.

6 - Description of the exterior lighting switch

l m

o n

POSITION/MOVEMENT FUNCTION
Position 0 Lamps off
l Position 1 Sidelamps
Position 2 Dipped beam / Main beam headlamps
+ pulse Front fog lamps switched on if sidelamps on
Rear fog lamps switched on
A second + pulse
The front fog lamps remain on
m
Rear fog lamps switched off
One - pulse
The front fog lamps remain on
A second - pulse Front fog lamps switched off
Action on the stalk pulling it
towards you to the first Headlamp flash
notch
n
Action on the stalk pulling it
Switch from dipped beam to main beam and
towards you to the second
vice versa
notch
In the +ACC position, activation / deactivation
o Short press
of the automatic headlamp function
p upwards RH indicator

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downwards LH indicator

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7 - Lamp operation depending on key position

SITUATION
COMPONENT Engine
Off +ACC +IGN +CRNK
running

Sidelamps X X X X X

Number plate lamps X X X X X

Dipped beam X X X X X

Main beam X X X X X

Headlamp flash X X X X X

Hazard warning lamps X X X X X

Indicators X X X

X
Front fog lamps (illuminates X X
dipped beam)

X
Rear fog lamps (illuminates X X
dipped beam)

Stop lamps X X X

Reversing lamps X X X

8 - Signalling function diagram

5 6
4

6232 2100
1 2 3 0004 2300

12 13 14 7

15
CV00 BSI BM 34 2520

8
11 10 9

A B C
8209

Key:
Single arrow: Wire connection
Triple arrow: Multiplex connection
Broken arrow: Radio link

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COMPONENT

ABS/ESP ECU if option fitted otherwise engine management ECU

A
(vehicle speed information)

Indicators, stop lamps

B
Reversing lamps, rear fog lamps

C Reversing switch on gearbox

BSI Built-in Systems Interface

BM34 Engine Relay Unit

CV00 COM 2000

0004 Control panel

2100 Stop lamps switch

2300 Hazard warning lamps switch

2520 Horn

6232 Door locking high frequency transmitter fitted in the key

8209 Transponder coil (presence of ignition key)

CONNECTION
CONNECT-
SIGNAL SIGNAL NATURE
ION N°

Door locking / unlocking request High Frequency

1
Location request Signal

2 Reverse gear switch information ALL OR NOTHING

3 Hazard warning lamps request COMFORT VAN

4 Indicator LED control COMFORT VAN

5 Hazard warning lamps switch status ALL OR NOTHING

6 Hazard warning lamps LED control ALL OR NOTHING

7 Horn control ALL OR NOTHING

Reversing lamps, stop lamps control

9 Indicator control ALL OR NOTHING
Rear fog lamps control

10 Vehicle speed information CAN

11 Ignition key presence information ANALOGUE

12 Buzzer control BODY VAN 1

Switch position
13 Ignition key presence/position status BODY VAN 1
Horn setting

14 Horn control BODY VAN 1

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8 and 15 Reversing lamps control ALL OR NOTHING

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9 - Diagram of the exterior lighting function

16 17
D

1320

23 24 18 19
E

CV00 BSI BM34

22

20
21

5007 0004

Key:

Narrow arrow: Wire connection

Thick arrow: Multiplex connection

COMPONENT
Dipped beam
E Main beam
Front fog lamps

D Sidelamps

BSI Built-in Systems Interface

BM34 Engine Relay Unit

CV00 COM 2000

0004 Control panel

1320 Engine management ECU*

5007 Dual rain and brightness sensor

(*): or ABS ECU depending on option.

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CONNECTION
CONNECT- SIGNAL
SIGNAL
ION N° NATURE
16 Vehicle speed information CAN

17 Sidelamps control ALL OR NOTHING

Illumination request: dipped beam

18 main beam BODY VAN 1
front fog lamps
Control: dipped beam
19 main beam ALL OR NOTHING
front fog lamps
LED control: dipped beam
20 main beam COMFORT VAN
front fog lamps
Vehicle speed signal
21 BODY VAN 2
Automatic headlamp mode activation
Automatic headlamp illumination authorisation
22 BODY VAN 2
Sensor fault
23 Buzzer control BODY VAN 1

24 Lighting stalk position BODY VAN 1

B - OPERATING PRINCIPLE

1 - Exterior lighting

a - Headlamp illumination

The COM 2000 acquires and filters the lighting stalk positions via
an internal connection and transmits them to the BSI.

The BSI illuminates the sidelamps and the corresponding LEDs

on the control panel and illuminates the on-board equipment.

The BSI orders the BM34 to illuminate the main and dipped
beam headlamps and keeps the sidelamps illuminated.

The BSI interprets the settings and checks the main beam
illumination conditions depending on whether the dipped beam
headlamps are on, the type of request (main beam or headlamp
flash) and the type of lens unit on the vehicle.

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The BSI orders the BM34 to illuminate the main beam

headlamps and:

• keeps the sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps on for dual

lens units.

• keeps the sidelamps on and extinguishes the dipped beam

headlamps for double filament bulbs.

The COM 2000 acquires, filters and transmits the fog lamp one-
touch controls to the BSI.

The BSI knows the status of the exterior lamps and checks the
conditions for illuminating the front and rear fog lamps. If the fog
lamps are requested and the headlamps are not already on, the
BSI switches on the sidelamps and the fog lamps.

The BSI orders the BM34 to illuminate the front fog lamps and
controls the rear fog lamps.

Note: When a trailer is attached to a vehicle with rear fog lamps, the
vehicle's rear lamps are cut off by a relay incorporated into
the towing harness.

b - Automatic headlamp illumination

The BSI transmits the vehicle speed and the auto mode
activation status to the dual rain/brightness sensor.

The BSI knows the context of the wiper system and vehicle's
electrical system.

The dual rain/brightness sensor acquires and processes the

brightness information and decides whether the headlamps need
to be switched on automatically. It transmits this decision to the
BSI.

Depending on this decision and the context, the BSI controls the
whole automatic headlamp illumination function.

c - Activating and deactivating automatic mode

The COM 2000 acquires the action on the lighting stalk. It

transmits this information to the BSI on the BODY VAN 1.

The BSI knows the electrical status of the vehicle. If the

conditions are satisfied, it controls the switch between automatic

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mode and manual mode. When set to stand-by, it stores the

status of the auto/manual mode.

The BSI signals the change in lighting mode by emitting an

audible signal.

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2 - Signalling

a - Indicators

The COM 2000 acquires and filters the lighting position via an
internal connection. It transmits the stalk status to the BSI.

The BSI controls the indicators directly (front, rear and LH and
RH side repeaters) until the COM 2000 provides the neutral
status from the indicator stalk.

The BSI controls the illumination of the indicators LED on the

control panel. The BSI flashes the LED (cyclic on/off control.)

The BSI orders the COM 2000 to activate the audible signal and
control its volume.

b - Blown bulb detection

The BSI checks that the indicators are operating correctly and
can detect at least one blown bulb per side.
If at least one blown bulb is detected per side, the BSI doubles
the flashing frequency. The flashing frequency must not be
doubled if a blown bulb is detected and if the hazard warning
lamps function is selected. Checks for blown bulbs occur every
time the indicators are used.
The BSI checks for blown bulbs by comparing the amount of
current actually used by the indicator outputs with a nominal
current limit which corresponds to a power of 47W (2*21W+5W).
One of the bulbs must be blown when the current consumed is
much less than the nominal current. The bulbs of the side
repeaters are not monitored as a power difference of just 5W
could not be detected accurately (line loss problems).

Note: When towing, as the BSI does not have "trailer presence"
information, it still performs the same diagnostic operation
described above on the same basis for the nominal current.
However, more current is consumed when a trailer is fitted to
the vehicle (and when no bulbs are blown). This is why, in this
situation, blown bulbs can only be detected when at least two
21W bulbs are blown.

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C- Hazard warning lamps

The automatic hazard warning lamp illumination function

improves safety by automatically signalling emergency braking.
The control panel acquires, filters and transmits the hazard
warning lamp button one-touch information to the BSI.
The BSI controls all the LH and RH indicators directly as a
function of the hazard warning lamps information and the
requests linked to door management and automatic hazard
warning lamp illumination.
The BSI controls the on/off cycles of the indicator LEDs on the
control panel.
The BSI orders the COM 2000 to activate the audible signal.
The BSI is responsible for synchronising the indicators, the LEDs
and the buzzer.
Downgraded mode:
If no acceleration information is available (fault on the CAN or
invalid value received), the automatic hazard warning lamp
illumination function is not allowed (no forced illumination).
In the event of a fault on the BODY VAN 1 (no impact information
available) or on the BODY VAN 2 (no request from the alarm
available), the automatic hazard warning lamp illumination
function is not allowed (no forced illumination).
In the event of a fault on the COMFORT VAN (hazard warning
lamps request information not available), the hazard warning
lamp illumination function caused by a driver request is not
allowed (no forced illumination). The function remains active in
the event of an impact and for locking/unlocking.
If invalid values are received from the COM 2000, the BSI does
not illuminate the indicators.

d - Reversing lamps and stop lamps

Reversing lamps:

When the driver selects reverse gear, the reverse gear switch on
the gearbox closes and supplies the reversing lamps directly
(reversing lamp on the vehicle and reversing lamps on the trailer).
The BSI acquires the Reverse Gear Information and broadcasts it
to the other ECUs which may need it (Parking assistance,
Telematics).

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Stop lamps:

When the driver presses the brake pedal, the main brake pedal
switch closes and supplies the stop lamps directly.
The BSI acquires the Stop information in order to monitor the
main brake pedal switch.
The redundant (or secondary) brake pedal switch is used for the
cruise control function.
Functions are valid in all operating modes depending on the
position of the ignition key.

Downgraded modes:

No downgraded mode.

e - Horn

The COM 2000 acquires and filters the horn on the steering
wheel activation information. It transmits this information to the
BSI.

The BSI transmits the horn command to the BM34.

The function is available in nominal mode regardless of the

ignition key position.

Downgraded modes:

Following a loss of communications between the COM 2000 and

the BSI on the BODY VAN 1, the BSI operates in the same way as
if a COM 2000 fault were present. The function is no longer
available. There is no specific downgraded mode for this function.

If communications are lost between the BSI and the BM34 on the
BODY VAN 1, the function is no longer available. There is no
specific downgraded mode for this function.

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C - AFTER SALES OPERATION

1 - Exterior lighting

BSI diagnostics

Only one of the sidelamps, dipped beam and main beam positions
may be selected at any one time. The BSI switches to downgraded
mode if it receives two or more positions on the lighting stalk: it
illuminates the dipped beam via the BM34 and forces the sidelamps
to illuminate.

The BSI reverts to nominal mode and updates the system status
when the fault disappears.

COM 2000 diagnostics

The COM 2000 detects jammed button faults on the fog lamp one-
touch controls.

An ECU fault leads to a loss of communications between the COM

2000 and the BSI.

For a loss of communications between the COM 2000 and the BSI or
if invalid values are sent:

The BSI activates automatic headlamp illumination mode if the

vehicle has this option.

The BSI orders the BM34 to switch off the dipped beam, main beam
and front fog lamps when the ignition is switched off if the vehicle
does not have the automatic headlamp illumination option. The BSI
forces the sidelamps and rear fog lamps to extinguish. When the
ignition is on and the engine is not running, the BSI orders the BM34
to switch off the dipped beam, main beam and front fog lamps. The
BSI forces the rear fog lamps to extinguish and the sidelamps to
illuminate. When the ignition is on and the engine is not running, the
BSI orders the BM34 to switch on the dipped beam and switch off
the main beam and front fog lamps. The BSI forces the rear fog
lamps to extinguish and the sidelamps to illuminate.

When communications are restored or when valid values are sent, the
BSI exits the downgraded mode described above. It controls the
dipped and main beam via the BM34 and operates the sidelamps
directly as a function of lighting stalk position. The front and rear fog
lamps remain off until requested again by the driver. The BSI
switches the control panel LEDs on or off accordingly.

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BM34 diagnostics

The BSI performs diagnostics on the outputs via the BODY VAN 1 by
reading the status of the outputs.

In the event of a BM34 fault (loss of +5V, I/O 16 fault), a watchdog

type device switches on the dipped beam headlamps or keeps them
switched on when the oil pressure warning information is not present.

If communications between the BSI and the BM34 are lost on the
BODY VAN 1, with the engine running, oil pressure warning absent
and ignition on, the BM34 illuminates the dipped beam headlamps
automatically until communications are restored or until the ignition
is switched off. The BM34 switches off the main beam headlamps
and front fog lamps.

Loss of the BM34 (loss of communications between the BSI and the
BM34):

• After detecting the loss of the BM34, the BSI forces the sidelamps
to illuminate and the rear fog lamps to extinguish when the ignition
is on. Otherwise, the BSI switches off all the lamps,
• The BSI controls the switching on or off of the control panel LEDs
depending on the status of the lamps.

BSI configuration:

• illumination of day running lamps,

• lens unit type (dual headlamp or double filament bulbs),
• presence of the Driving School module,
• front fog lamps option,
• automatic headlamp illumination option.

Note: The automatic headlamp illumination function must be

deactivated if the vehicle has day running lamps.

No configuration or configuration error

By default:

• illumination of day running lamps inactive,

• lens unit type: separate reflectors,
• no Driving School module,
• no front fog lamps option,

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• no automatic headlamp illumination option.

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a - Automatic headlamp illumination

BSI diagnostics

In the event of a loss of frame or loss of the BODY VAN 2, the BSI
adopts a downgraded operation for the automatic lighting
function and switches on the dipped beam headlamps for as long
as auto mode is selected.

If the supply is lost and before the BSI is set to stand-by, there is
a risk that the status of the auto/manual mode might be lost.
The BSI sets the automatic headlamp illumination function
depending on the last status stored.

COM 2000 diagnostics

In the event of a fault on the auto/manual mode selection switch,

the BSI switches to automatic mode.

Dual rain/brightness sensor and signalling diagnostics

If the information required for determining the automatic lighting

command is missing, the dual rain/brightness sensor still sends
an automatic command but declares its uncertainty about the
command generated using a validity bit.

During a 3 second timer, the BSI applies the old automatic

command and ignores this new command and then if the validity
bit does not specify a valid command, the BSI adopts the
downgraded mode strategy described above (automatic
headlamp illumination for as long as automatic mode is
maintained).

BSI configuration:

• automatic headlamp illumination option,

• illumination of day running lamps,

• parameters for using the automatic headlamp illumination

function.

Special case: the automatic headlamp illumination function must

be deactivated if the vehicle has day running lamps.

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2 - Exterior signalling

a - Indicators

COM 2000 diagnostics

The COM 2000 detects jammed button faults on the indicator

one-touch controls and transmits an invalid value.

An ECU fault leads to a loss of communications between the

COM 2000 and the BSI. This acts in the same manner as when
incorrect lighting instructions are received.

b - Reversing lamps and stop lamps

BSI diagnostics

The BSI performs a functional diagnostic of the brake pedal

switch.

Note: When the BSI outputs are in open circuit (e.g.: all the bulbs
are blown), the BSI considers the stop information to be
present.

The BSI performs a software diagnostic of the reverse gear

information as a function of vehicle speed. If a fault is detected,
the reverse gear information is considered to be missing.

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II - WASH / WIPE

A - OPERATING PRINCIPLE

1 - Function

Rear screen Windscreen Rear screen Headlamp Screen

Windscreen wipers
wiper wash wash wash wash level
Without
With rain
rain
sensor
sensor

Variation Variation No rear wiper Protection Protection Only Only

of wiper of wiper variable against motor against motor available available
speed as a speed as a intermittent overheating overheating (30 with "cold with "cold
function of function of speed (30 seconds) seconds) pack" pack" option
amount of vehicle option
water on speed
wind-
screen

Reduction
in wiper
speed
under
certain
conditions

Protection of wiper motors against

overheating
(7 seconds)

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2 - Description of the wash / wipe stalk

POSITION / MOVEMENT FUNCTION

Press downwards Single windscreen wipe

Position 0 Off

Auto position Automatic wiping for vehicles with rain sensor

b Intermittent wiping for vehicles without rain
sensor

Position 1 Slow speed windscreen wipe

Position 2 Fast speed windscreen wipe

Rotation of the ring to the first

Rear screen wipe
position
d
Rotation of the ring to the Washing of the rear screen and 3 rear screen
second position wipe cycles

Action on the wiper stalk Washing of the windscreen and 3 windscreen

a
pulling it towards you wipe cycles

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3 - General windscreen and rear screen wiper diagram

3
5215
1320 4
2

BSI
5
1

5015
8

CV00 BSM
7
6

A
5007

Key:
Single arrow: Wire connection
Triple arrow: Multiplex connection

COMPONENT

A Windscreen wiper park position sensor

BSI Built-in Systems Interface

BSM Engine Relay Unit

CV00 COM 2000

1320 Engine ECU (or ABS ECU)

5015 Windscreen wiper motor

5405 Headlamp washer pump

5007 Rain sensor

5215 Rear screen wiper motor

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CONNECTION
CONNECT- SIGNAL
SIGNAL
ION N° NATURE

Windscreen wash request

Rear screen wash request
Rear screen wipe request
Single windscreen wipe request
1 BODY VAN 1
Slow speed windscreen wipe request
Fast speed windscreen wipe request
Selection of automatic wiper mode (vehicle with rain
sensor) or intermittent wipe

2 Vehicle speed information CAN

ALL OR
3 Rear screen wiper motor control
NOTHING

ALL OR
4 Rear screen wiper park position information
NOTHING

ALL OR
5 Windscreen wiper motor control
NOTHING

ALL OR
6 Windscreen wiper park position information
NOTHING

7 Rain sensor information BODY VAN 2

Slow speed relay control

Fast speed relay control
Washer pump relay control in forwards direction
8 (windscreen) BODY VAN 1
Washer pump relay control in backwards direction (rear
screen)
Headlamp washer pump relay control

The BSI controls the following components internally:

• ignition key position,

• windscreen wiper operation and protection,
• rear screen wiper operation and protection,
• headlamp washer operation,
• windscreen and rear screen washer operation,
• automatic wiper speed setting.

The engine relay unit controls:

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• the windscreen wiper motor,

• the windscreen and rear screen washer pump,
• the headlamp washer pump.

The COM 2000 transmits all user requests to the BSI.

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4 - Windscreen wiper

a - Vehicle with rain sensor

User command

Five user commands are acquired by the BSI, via the COM 2000
for the windscreen wiper function:

• fast speed,

• slow speed,

• automatic position for vehicles with rain sensor,

• off,

• single slow speed wipe.

Automatic wiper mode

The time between wipe cycles and the wiper speed in the
automatic position are chosen as a function of the amount of rain
on the windscreen:

TYPE OF RAIN WIPER MODE

No rain Park position

Light rain Single wipe at slow speed

Light to medium rain Intermittent at slow speed

Medium to heavy rain Continuous at slow or fast speed

Torrential Fast speed

Note: Manual commands take priority at all times.

Note: When washing the vehicle, it is essential to switch off

the windscreen wipers or switch off the ignition to
prevent the wipers from operating automatically.

Warning: Dirt in the rain sensor area may cause the incorrect
wiper operation in automatic mode.

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Functional description:

STEP DESCRIPTION

A The COM 2000 acquires and filters the position of the wash /
wipe stalk.

B The COM 2000 transmits the information to the BSI via the
BODY VAN 1

C The BSI acquires and interprets the signal from the rain sensor

D Using this information, the BSI transmits the command for the
relevant relay to the engine relay unit via the BODY VAN 1

E The BSM operates the relevant relay to supply the windscreen

wiper motor

F The BSI acquires the wiper motor park position information and
protects the wiper motor from overheating

b - Vehicle without rain sensor

User command

Five user commands are acquired by the BSI, via the COM 2000
for the windscreen wiper function:

• fast speed,

• slow speed,

• intermittent position for vehicles without rain sensor,

• off,

• single slow speed wipe.

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Intermittent wiper mode

The intermittent windscreen wiper rate is chosen as a function of
vehicle speed:

VEHICLE SPEED
VALUE IN
DECELERATING ACCELERATING RATE
SECONDS
V < 5 kph V < 10 kph Very slow 5
5 < V < 40 kph 10 < V < 50 kph Slow 5
40 < V < 80 kph 50 < V < 90 kph Medium 3
V > 80 kph V > 90 kph Fast 1

c - Maintenance position
The windscreen wipers can be stopped in a maintenance position
to aid repairs on the vehicle

ACTION FUNCTION
Wiper request up to one minute after the The wipers stop in the middle of the
disappearance of the +ACC windscreen
Another request under the same time
The wipers return to their initial
conditions and with the wipers in the
position
maintenance position

d - Windscreen wiper motor protection

If the windscreen wiper motor starts labouring, the BSI modifies

the control to the windscreen wiper motor via the engine relay
unit as follows:
Fast speed is reduced to slow speed when the windscreen wiper
motor falls below 25 rpm which corresponds to a period of 2.4
seconds between two park position signals.
Return to fast speed when the wiper motor speeds up to more
than 37 rpm, which corresponds to a period of 1.6 seconds
between two park position signals
The BSI protects the windscreen and rear screen wiper motors
against overheating if either jam regardless of the operating
mode requested by the user.
If the BSI does not receive the parked information after 7
seconds, it asks the engine relay unit to cut off the supply to the
wiper motors.

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5 - Rear screen wiper

a - User command

Two user commands are acquired by the BSI, via the COM 2000
for the rear screen wiper function:

• intermittent wipe,

• wash and wipe.

b - Intermittent wiper mode

The rear screen wiper rate does not vary with vehicle speed and
windscreen wiper speed.

The cycle time is fixed at 6 seconds.

c - Rear screen wiper motor protection

The BSI protects the rear screen wiper motor against

overheating if it jams regardless of the operating mode
requested by the user.

The windscreen and rear screen wiper motor protection time is 7

seconds.

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6 - General screen wash / headlamp wash diagram

5215
3

5015
4
6
CV00 BSI BSM

5 5115

5405

Key:

Single arrow: Wire connection

Triple arrow: Multiplex connection

COMPONENT

CV00 COM 2000

BSI Built-in Systems Interface

BSM Multiplexed engine relay unit

5015 Windscreen wiper motor

5115 Windscreen and rear screen washer pump

5215 Rear screen wiper motor

5405 Headlamp washer pump

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CONNECTION
CONNECT- SIGNAL
SIGNAL
ION N° NATURE

Windscreen wash request

Rear screen wash request

1 BODY VAN 1
If the dipped beam or main beam headlamps are on,
the headlamp washers are operated

2 Rear screen wiper motor supply

3 Windscreen wiper motor supply

ALL OR NOTHING
4 Windscreen and rear screen washer pump supply

5 Headlamp washer pump supply

Windscreen wiper control

6 Windscreen and rear screen washer pumps control BODY VAN 1

Headlamp washer control

7 - Screen wash / headlamp wash

a - Windscreen wash

The windscreen washer pump is operated by the multiplexed

engine relay unit.

When the driver stops operating the windscreen wash control, the
wipers perform another 3 cycles before stopping.

The windscreen wash command is only taken into account by the

BSI when the ignition is on.

A 30 second timer is applied to prevent the motor from

overheating.

Note: If requests to wash the windscreen and rear screen occur at

the same time, the windscreen wash request takes priority

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b - Rear screen wash

The rear screen washer pump is operated by the multiplexed

engine relay unit.

When the driver stops operating the rear screen wash control,
the wiper performs another 3 cycles before stopping.

The rear screen wash command is only taken into account by the
BSI when the ignition is on.

A 30 second timer is applied to prevent the motor from

overheating.

c - Headlamp wash

The headlamp washer pump is operated by the multiplexed

engine relay unit.

The headlamp wash function is performed when the dipped beam

or main beam headlamps are on and when the driver requests a
windscreen wash.

The main beam and dipped beam headlamps information is

acquired directly by the BSI.

The headlamp wash function lasts for 1.2 seconds.

8 - Parked position management

CONDITION FUNCTION

All started wipe cycles are finished

OFF REQUEST, IGNITION
ON The wipers must return to the park position at slow
speed

WHEN THE IGNITION IS The wipers stop immediately regardless of the position
SWITCHED OFF of the wipers and the COM 2000

If the windscreen wipers are not in the park position and

if the COM 2000 is in the off or auto position, the BSI
WHEN THE IGNITION IS controls the wiper motors at slow speed until the wipers
SWITCHED ON return to the park position

In auto mode, the windscreen wipers return to the park

position without the rain sensor being active

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9 - Downgraded mode

FAULTY COMPONENT RESULT

Connection between the wiper stalk

The BSI activates automatic mode for
(windscreen wiper request) and the BSI
vehicles with rain sensor
(BODY VAN 1)

For vehicles without rain sensor, the BSI

controls the windscreen wipers with an
intermittent rate of 4.5 seconds

For vehicles without rain sensor only:

Loss of the function which links wiper speed

Error on the CAN to vehicle speed.

Loss of the windscreen wiper speed

reduction function.

Connection between the wiper stalk (rear

The BSI considers that there is no rear
screen wiper request) and the BSI
screen wiper request
(BODY VAN 1)

Connection between the wiper stalk

The BSI considers that there is no
(windscreen and rear screen wash
windscreen and rear screen wash request
request) and the BSI (BODY VAN 1)

Connection between the BSI (windscreen

The engine relay unit considers that there is
and rear screen wash request) and the
no windscreen and rear screen wash request
engine relay unit (BODY VAN 1)

Connection between the BSI (slow or fast

The engine relay unit considers that slow
speed request) and the engine relay unit
speed is requested
(BODY VAN 1)

The BSI operates the wipers with a 4.5

Connection between the BSI and the rain
second intermittent cycle instead of in
sensor (BODY VAN 2)
automatic mode

The rain sensor does not receive any

The BSI considers that automatic mode is off
commands from the BSI (BODY VAN 2)

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B - AFTER SALES OPERATION

1 - Reading faults

The following faults can be read with the diagnostic tool:

• windscreen wiper control fault,

• communications fault on the DATA B wire for the rain sensor,

• communications fault on the DATA wire for the rain sensor,

• no communications for the rain sensor.

2 - Reading parameters

The following parameters can be read with the diagnostic tool:

PARAMETER PARAMETER STATUS

Rear screen wiper control Inactive / active

Fast speed windscreen wiper control Inactive / active

Slow speed windscreen wiper control Inactive / active

Rear screen wash control Inactive / active

Windscreen wash control Inactive / active

Headlamp wash control Inactive / active

Rear screen wiper park position information NO / YES

Windscreen wiper park position information NO / YES

3 - Actuator test

The following actuators can be tested with the diagnostic tool:

TEST PERFORMED ASSOCIATED MESSAGE

Rear screen wiper To check that the rear screen wiper

operates

Fast speed windscreen wiper To check that the windscreen wiper

operates at fast speed

Slow speed windscreen wiper To check that the windscreen wiper

operates at slow speed

Rear screen wash To check the operation of the rear screen

wash

Windscreen wash To check the operation of the windscreen

wash

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Headlamp wash To check the operation of the headlamp

washers

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4 - Configuration

a - Option: customer

The following parameters can be configured with the diagnostic

tool:

DESCRIPTION PARAMETER STATUS

Rain sensor option Absent / Present

b - Option: configuration

DESCRIPTION PARAMETER STATUS

Rain sensor option Absent / Present

Rear screen wiper option Absent / Present

Headlamp wash option Absent / Present

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III - DE-ICING

A - OPERATING PRINCIPLE

1 - Manual heating/air conditioning

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

The control panel acquires the de-icing request from the heated rear screen switch

The control panel sends a de-icing request to the BSI

The BSI checks that the engine is running and that the electrical load shedding level is
compatible with the de-icing request

The BSI switches on the control panel de-icing LED.

The BSI switches on the heated rear screen.

The BSI controls a de-icing timer (12 minutes) at the end of which the BSI switches off
the heated rear screen.

The BSI switches off the control panel LED.

2 - Fully automatic climate control

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

The air conditioning ECU acquires the de-icing request from the heated rear screen
switch

The ECU sends a de-icing request to the BSI

The BSI returns the command to switch on the heated rear screen LED to the air
conditioning ECU

The BSI switches on the heated rear screen.

The BSI controls a de-icing timer (12 minutes) at the end of which the BSI switches off
the heated rear screen.

The BSI switches off the control panel LED.

3 - Forced activation
The de-icing function may be activated for particle filter regeneration
purposes.
Operating this function increases the resistant torque on the
alternator and therefore the torque supplied by the engine.
The increase in engine torque increases the engine's operating
temperature.
The increase in temperature encourages particle filter regeneration.
The driver is not informed when de-icing is activated under these
circumstances.
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4 - Electrical load shedding

Load shedding is controlled by the BSI.

The BSI determines 7 load shedding levels when the power consumed
by the vehicle's components is greater than the power supplied by
the alternator.

The load shedding level determines which electrical consumer or

functions are switched off.

Level 2 load shedding deactivates de-icing.

De-icing can only be deactivated if it has been operating for at least

6 minutes.

When the BSI sends a load shedding request, the de-icing function is
deactivated but the de-icing LED remains on and the operating
timer is subject to one of the following scenarios:

• if the load shedding request lasts for less than one minute, the de-
icing function is reactivated,

• if the load shedding request lasts for more than one minute, the
de-icing function is not reactivated and the de-icing LED is
switched off.

If the user switches the de-icing function back on whilst this function
is subject to load shedding, it is reactivated.

Subsequent load shedding is prohibited until the ignition is swit ched

off.

5 - Downgraded modes

a - Protection against excess voltage

If the user operates the de-icing function when the battery

voltage is greater than or equal to 15 volts, the BSI does not
switch on this function.

If the battery voltage is greater than or equal to 15 volts, the de-

icing function is switched off.

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Excess voltage occurring before the de-icing function has been

operating for 6 minutes

The BSI does not switch off the de-icing LED.

De-icing is reactivated under the following conditions:

• if the battery voltage falls back below 14.5 volts,

• and if the 12 minute timer has not finished.

Excess voltage occurring after the de-icing function has been

operating for 6 minutes

The BSI switches off the de-icing LED and the de-icing.

De-icing is not reactivated even if the battery voltage falls back

below 14.5 volts.

b - Disappearance of the engine running information

When the engine running information disappears, the de-icing

function is deactivated, the timer is suspended and the de-icing
LED is switched off.

• if the engine is restarted less than one minute after being

switched off: de-icing is reactivated through to the end of the
timer,
• if the engine is restarted more than one minute after being
switched off: de-icing is not reactivated.

B - AFTER SALES OPERATION

1 - Reading faults

No faults can be read regarding the de-icing function.

2 - Reading parameters

The following parameter can be read: rear screen plus exterior rear
view mirrors de-icing control.

3 - Actuator tests

The following actuator test can be performed: rear screen plus

exterior rear view mirrors de-icing.

4 - Configuration

No parameters can be configured with the diagnostic tool.

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OTHER FUNCTIONS AND MECHANISMS

I- ELECTRIC WINDOWS

A - OPERATING PRINCIPLE

1 - Introduction
The vehicle has electric windows (depending on model) on the front
windows only. The electric windows have one-touch and sustained
control.

2 - Diagram

6031 6032
2

1 7 4 3

6 5
6001 BSI 6002

Key:
Single arrow: Wire connection

COMPONENT
BSI Built-in Systems Interface
6031 Front passenger's electric window and motor
6032 Driver's electric window and motor
6002 Front RH electric window switch
6001 Front LH electric window switch

CONNECTION
CONNECT- SIGNAL
SIGNAL
ION N° NATURE
1 Front RH electric window raise control Wire
2 Electric window supply Wire
3 Front LH electric window lower control Wire
4 Front LH electric window raise control Wire
5 Front window movement authorisation Wire
6 Front window movement authorisation Wire

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7 Front RH electric window lower control Wire

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3 - Functions of the electric window switch

WINDOW OPERATING WINDOW

SWITCH POSITION
MODE OPERATION
Held in the 1 st position Manual The window raises or lowers
by tilting the switch and stops when the switch is
forwards or backwards released
Short press to the 2nd One-touch The window raises or lowers
position by tilting the fully and stops automatically
switch forwards or
backwards

4 - Electric window operating conditions

The windows can be operated (except Australia, Mercosur and
vehicles with sunroof):
• when the key is in the +ACC or +IGNITION ON positions,
• or for one minute after the ignition has been switched off,
• or until the driver's door is closed if closed before the end of the 1
minute timer.
The windows can be operated (for Australia, Mercosur and vehicles
with sunroof):
• when the key is in the +ACC or +IGNITION ON positions,
• or for 45 seconds after the ignition has been switched off,
• or until the driver's door or passenger's door are opened if opened
before the end of the 45 second timer.
The switches are illuminated when the electric windows can be
operated.

5 - Electric window anti-pinch function

When an obstruction is detected when the windows are closing, the
windows lower by 5 centimetres.

6 - Initialising the anti-pinch function

The anti-pinch function has to be reinitialised as follows after the
battery has been disconnected:
• lower the window fully,
• press the electric window raise switch,
• if the window movement is interrupted, release the electric window
switch,
• press the electric window raise switch again,
• this procedure must be repeated until the window raises fully.

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B - AFTER-SALES OPERATIONS

1 - Reading faults

The following faults can be read with the diagnostic tool:

• communications fault on the DATA B wire with the COM 2000,
• communications fault on the DATA wire with the COM 2000,
• no communications with the COM 2000,
• front one-touch electric window switch fault.

2 - Reading parameters

No parameters can be read with the diagnostic tool.

3 - Actuator test

The following actuators can be tested using the diagnostic tool: front
electric window switch supply.

4 - Configuration

No parameters can be configured with the diagnostic tool.

II - DOOR MANAGEMENT

A - PRESENTATION

1 - Introduction
Door management includes the locking and unlocking of the driver's
and passengers' doors and the tailgate.

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a - Locking / unlocking devices

The door locking / unlocking devices are as follows:
• a disengageable lock on the driver's door,
• two high frequency remote controls with two buttons for
vehicles with deadlocking,
• one remote control for vehicles with locking only,
• a central door locking / unlocking button,
• a door locking status LED,
• an external button for operating the tailgate lock,
• an internal opening handle on the four doors,
• an interior button for deactivating the rear door handles
(depending on model),
• a mechanical control for deactivating door opening (one per
door), using the external door handle,
• two mechanical controls (one per rear door) for deactivating
opening of the rear doors using the internal door handles
(depending on model).

REFERENCE DESCRIPTION

1 central door locking / unlocking button

2 electrical control for deactivating opening of the rear doors using the
internal door handles

3 overspeed warning function deactivation / store button

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REFERENCE DESCRIPTION
4 mechanical control for deactivating door opening using the external
door handle,
5 mechanical controls for deactivating opening of the rear doors using
the internal door handles

b - Display devices
The door locking / unlocking display devices consist of:
• a red LED on the central locking button,
• flashing of the indicators,
• child lock message on the multifunction screen.

2 - Door status definition

STATUS DEFINITION
Unlocked The vehicle doors can be opened from the inside and the outside
Locked The vehicle doors cannot be opened from the outside
Deadlocked The vehicle doors cannot be opened from the inside and the
outside
Door closed Door closed to the second lock position
Rebound Immediate unlocking following a locking or deadlocking order
"Child lock" Impossible to open the rear doors using the handles accessible to
the rear passengers.

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3 - Diagram

BSI
6
8
A

19 C
9
18

C001

17 16
D

0004
6232 CV00
10

15

11 12
6570

14

7020 6220

13

7215

Key:
Single arrow: Wire connection
Triple arrow: Multiplex connection

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COMPONENT
A Interior door handle
Driver's door locks
Electrical control for deactivating opening of the rear doors using the
internal door handles
B Indicators
C Door and boot lock actuators
D Door and boot open switches
BSI Built-in Systems Interface
6220 Door central locking switch
6232 High frequency transmitter
CV00 COM 2000
6570 Airbags and pretensioners ECU
7020 ABS ECU
7215 Multifunction screen
0004 Control panel

CONNECTION
N° DESCRIPTION Type
6 Opening control using door lock Wire
Opening request using interior door handles
Electrical deactivation of rear door handles
7 Illumination of indicators Wire
8 Lock actuator control Wire
9 Door open switch Wire
10 Door status display COMFORT VAN
Child lock activation display
LED on / off request
11 Central locking request
Central unlocking request
12 Door status LED illumination COMFORT VAN
13 Door status display
Child lock activation display
14 Vehicle speed information CAN
15 Pyrotechnic component triggering information (depending BODY VAN 1
on model)
16 Door unlocking request BODY VAN 1
Door locking request
Deadlocking request (depending on model)
17 Door unlocking request High frequency
Door locking request signal
Deadlocking request (depending on model)
18 Read faults Diagnostic line
Read parameters
19 Actuator test Diagnostic line

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Configuration

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4 - High frequency remote control

20

21

N° DESCRIPTION

21 Unlocking

20 Locking / deadlocking / location

a - Remote control operating conditions

The remote control functions are activated:
CONDITION

If the key is not inserted in the ignition switch

Or 1 minute after the driver's door is opened if the key is in the ignition in the off
position

Or 1 minute after the key is turned from the +ACC position to the off position if the
key is in the ignition in the off position

b - Functions performed

The remote control is used to activate the following functions:

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION PERFORMANCE

Unlocking One press unlocks the doors Range: 10m

Locking The vehicle doors cannot be opened from Range: 10m

the outside

Deadlocking The vehicle doors cannot be opened from Range: 10m

the inside and the outside

Location Indicators flash and interior lighting Range: 30m

illuminates for 10 seconds

Note: An LED and a message on the control panel inform the driver
that the battery is low when performances are reduced by
approximately 30%

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c - Matching with the vehicle

To operate, the remote control must be matched with the

vehicle.

The encoded message sent to the receiver by each remote

control consists of the following codes:
• a fixed code linked to the key,
• a scrolling code matched with the vehicle's receiver,
• a code corresponding to the action to be performed,
• a code corresponding to the battery charge status.

d - Resynchronising the remote control

The scrolling code of the remote control is modified every time

the remote control is used.

An offset between the scrolling code expected by the receiver

and the code transmitted by the remote control is allowed (this
occurs when the remote control is used out of the range of the
receiver).

If the tolerance is exceeded, the remote control must be

resynchronised.

The tolerance is an offset of 255.

The following operations must be performed to resynchronise the

remote control:

STEP ACTION

1 Switch on the ignition with the key, of which the remote control is
to be resynchronised

2 Press one of the transmitter button within ten seconds after

switching on the ignition

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B - OPERATING PRINCIPLE

1 - Door locking / unlocking

The various door statuses are obtained using:

• the remote control,
• the key,
• the central locking button,
• the interior door handles,
• the child lock activation / deactivation button (for vehicles with
this function),
• the mechanical controls (one per rear door) for deactivating
opening of the rear doors using the internal door handles,
• a mechanical control for deactivating door opening (one per door),
using the external door handle.

The fuel filler cap is locked using the key.

a - Locking / unlocking using the key

Function Door locking Door unlocking

Action The BSI controls the locking of The BSI controls the
the doors unlocking of the doors

IF Locking order from the front Unlocking order from the

locks front locks

AND The doors are unlocked The doors are locked

AND The doors are closed, if not,

rebound occurs

Display with the LED flashes at 1 Hz The LED remains

key not detected Indicators illuminate for 2 permanently illuminated
in the ignition seconds Indicators flash at 5 Hz for 3
seconds

Display with the LED extinguished The LED is extinguished

key detected in Indicators illuminate for 2 Indicators flash at 5 Hz for 3
the ignition seconds seconds

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b - Locking / unlocking using the remote control

Function Door locking Door unlocking
Action The BSI controls the locking of The BSI controls the
the doors unlocking of the doors
IF Locking order from the remote Unlocking order from the
control remote control
AND The doors are unlocked The doors are locked
AND The doors are closed, if not,
rebound occurs
Display with the LED flashes at 1 Hz The LED is on permanently
key not detected Indicators illuminate for 2 Indicators flash at
in the ignition seconds 5 Hz for 5 seconds
Display with the The LED is extinguished The LED is extinguished
key detected in
the ignition

c - Locking / unlocking using the central locking button

Function Locking Unlocking
Action The BSI controls the locking of all The BSI controls the unlocking
doors of all doors
IF Locking order from the central Unlocking order from the
locking button central locking button
AND The vehicle is unlocked and the The vehicle is locked
key identified by the
transponder
AND The doors are closed The vehicle is stationary or
moving
Display The LED is extinguished The LED is extinguished

d - Unlocking by operating the interior door handles

Function Unlocking by operating the interior door handles
Action The BSI controls the unlocking of the vehicle
IF One of the interior door handles is operated.
A rear interior door handle cannot be used to open the door if it
has been childproofed.
AND The doors are locked

e - Unlocking upon impact

Function Unlocking upon impact
Action The BSI controls the unlocking of the vehicle
IF Unlocking order from the BSI with the impact information from
the airbag ECU
AND The vehicle is locked
AND Ignition on

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f - Opening the tailgate

Function Opening of the tailgate

Action The BSI controls the opening of the tailgate
IF Opening order from the tailgate electric exterior button
AND The doors are unlocked
AND The speed has not exceeded 10 kph since the last time a door
was opened

g - Lock rebound

Function Lock rebound

Action The BSI controls the locking then the unlocking of the doors
IF Locking is requested (from any source)
AND The doors are unlocked
AND One of the doors is not completely closed
Display Indicators do not illuminate (as locking has not occurred) and
the LED does not change state

h - Automatic re-locking

Function Automatic re-locking

Action The BSI automatically re-locks the doors
IF No doors are opened within 30 seconds after unlocking using the
remote control
IF The key is not detected in the ignition

i - Automatic boot locking

Function Automatic locking of the boot

Action The BSI automatically locks the boot
IF the boot is unlocked
AND The vehicle speed is above 10 kph

j - Mechanical locking of the doors

Function Mechanical locking of the doors. To be used in the event of a

battery fault
Action Using the vehicle's key, turn the plastic screw located on the
edge of the door
AND Turn the key in the locking direction in the driver's door lock
Then The doors are locked

Note: The driver's door can be unlocked / locked using the key in
the driver's door lock

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2 - Deadlocking

Function Deadlocking

Action The BSI deadlocks the vehicle

IF The remote control button is pressed

IF The doors are closed

AND The doors are unlocked

Display with the key not detected in LED flashes at 1 Hz

the ignition

Display with the key detected in the The LED is extinguished

ignition
Indicators illuminate for 2 seconds

Note: Only one locking order must be given within 5 seconds. The door
switches to the locked state if two orders are given within this
time.

3 - Child lock

a - Electric lock
The unlocking function using the interior door handles on the rear
doors can be deactivated electrically (for vehicles with this
option).
To activate the child lock, press the rear door opening
deactivation button on the dashboard. The rear doors can no
longer be opened using the interior door handles.
To deactivate the child lock, press the rear door opening
deactivation button on the dashboard. The LED on the rear door
opening deactivation button extinguishes when the safety feature
is deactivated.
The LED on the button remains permanently on when the child
lock is activated.

b - Mechanical safety
The unlocking function using the interior door handles on the rear
doors can be deactivated mechanically.
Move the white lever on the edge of the door to the upper
position.

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C - AFTER SALES OPERATIONS: DOOR MANAGEMENT

1 - Reading faults
The following faults can be read with the diagnostic tool:
• front RH lock fault,
• front LH lock fault,
• locking fault in controlled mode,
• locking fault in non controlled mode,
• unlocking fault in controlled mode,
• unlocking fault in non controlled mode,
• deadlocking fault in controlled mode,
• deadlocking fault in non controlled mode,
• boot opening control fault.

2 - Reading parameters
The following parameters can be read with the diagnostic tool:
• bonnet open or closed,
• boot open or closed,
• lock locking order,
• lock unlocking order,
• deadlocking order,
• boot locking order,
• front LH door switch,
• front RH door switch,
• rear LH door switch,
• rear RH door switch,
• boot opening request,
• locking request using the interior locking button,
• lock protection active,
• vehicle locking status,
• lock locking relay output,
• lock unlocking relay output,
• lock deadlocking relay output,
• boot opening relay output,
• front RH lock unlocking information,
• front LH lock unlocking information,
• child lock activation request,
• vehicle unlocking / locking reason.

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3 - Actuator test

The following actuators can be tested with the diagnostic tool:

• locking of the locks,
• unlocking of the locks,
• deadlocking,
• boot opening.

4 - Configuration

The presence or absence of the central locking function using the

remote control can be configured.

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III - ALARM

A - OPERATING PRINCIPLE

1 - Introduction
The anti-theft alarm function protects the vehicle against attempts
to break in to it using perimetric and volumetric surveillance.

2 - General diagram

6232
8603 8606 B
4
5
1 2
13 3

12 9 7
BSI CV00
8605 8602 8
10 6
11
A

8611 8604 8221

Key:
Single arrow: Wire connection
Triple arrow: Multiplex connection
Broken arrow: High frequency connection

COMPONENT
BSI Built-in Systems Interface
6232 High frequency transmitter
8221 Control module transponder
8602 Alarm unit
8603 Volumetric alarm switch
8605 Alarm siren
8604 Ultrasonic volumetric sensors (x2)
8606 Alarm LED
A Door open switch
Luggage compartment door switch
B Indicators
8611 Bonnet switch

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CONNECTION
CONNECT- SIGNAL NATURE
SIGNAL
ION N°
1 Deactivation of the ultrasonic volumetric sensors ALL OR NOTHING

2 Alarm LED control Digital

3 Volumetric detection information BODY VAN 2

Bonnet open information
Serial connection fault
Volumetric deactivation button information
Request to flash the indicators

4 Indicators control ALL OR NOTHING

5 Vehicle locking / unlocking High frequency

6 Key presence and recognition information High frequency

7 Vehicle locking / unlocking BODY VAN 1

Key presence and recognition information

8 Door switch information BODY VAN 1

Bonnet switch information

9 Change in door open sensor status BODY VAN 2

Alarm activation / deactivation
Audible signal request for door open
Presence of ignition on for recharging battery
Volumetric deactivation information

10 Volume variation information ANALOGUE

11 Information on the bonnet status ALL OR NOTHING

12 Siren status Digital

13 Siren control Digital

Siren battery charge ANALOGUE

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3 - Location

a - Alarm unit location

The alarm unit is mounted on the front door pillar.

b - Siren location

The alarm siren is mounted in the scuttle panel between the

windscreen and the engine block.

4 - Operating mode

The anti-theft alarm has the following operating modes:

MODE DESCRIPTION
Armed mode Vehicle protected
Disarmed mode Vehicle not protected
Triggered mode Signalling of a break-in

5 - Arming / disarming

a - Arming the alarm

The vehicle is protected only when deadlocked using the high

frequency remote control.

When the alarm is armed, a break-in or cutting off the supply

operates the siren for 30 seconds.

The alarm returns to the armed status at the end of the timer or
when the supply is restored.

b - Disarming the alarm

Regardless of whether the alarm has been triggered or not, it is

disarmed in one of the following ways:
• unlocking using the high frequency remote control,
• authentication of the key when the ignition is switched on (after
unlocking the doors using the key).

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c - Display
An LED visible from the outside on the volumetric deactivation
button shows the operating mode of the alarm:

LED STATUS ALARM OPERATION

Slow flashing (1 Hertz) armed or triggered

Fast flashing (5 Hertz) triggering stored

Off disarmed

Permanently on volumetric protection deactivated

Note: A fault on the siren control network is present if the LED

illuminates permanently when the ignition is switched on

6 - Perimetric protection
Perimetric protection monitors the following items:
• doors,
• boot,
• bonnet,
• battery supply,
• ignition on supply.

a - Case of doors not properly closed

STEP ACTION
1 When a door is not completely closed

2 The siren emits a short sound when the vehicle is locked

3 A timer begins and the driver has 45 seconds to close the door.
After this time, perimetric protection is active

4 Closing the open door will trigger the alarm

Opening the correctly closed doors will trigger the alarm

b - Triggering: perimetric protection

Perimetric protection is active 5 seconds after the alarm is
armed.
The alarm is triggered in one of the following cases:
• change in door status,
• disappearance of the battery supply,
• ignition switched on.

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7 - Volumetric protection
Volumetric protection detects intrusions into the passenger
compartment by analysing the movement or change in air volume
using ultrasonic volumetric sensors.
Volumetric protection is active 45 seconds after the alarm is armed.

a - Triggering: volumetric protection

The ultrasonic volumetric sensors detect all significant variations
in air volume in the passenger compartment.

Note: The alarm unit does not trigger the siren for variations in air
volume in the passenger compartment caused by
temperature variations.

b - Deactivation: volumetric protection

Voluntary deactivation

Volumetric protection can be voluntarily deactivated after

switching off the ignition by pressing the volumetric alarm switch
for more than 1 second.

Volumetric protection will be deactivated if the alarm is armed

within 5 minutes.

The deactivation request is confirmed by the LED which remains

on permanently. The LED switches off after five minutes if the
alarm is not armed. The LED flashes when the alarm is armed.

Automatic deactivation

Volumetric protection is automatically deactivated after the

alarm has been triggered 10 times within the same arming
period.

8 - Triggering the alarm

If an attempted break-in is detected, the alarm:
• operates the self-powered siren for 30 seconds,
• operates the indicators and side repeaters (or headlamps
depending on country),
• uses the LED to show that the alarm has been triggered,
• counts the number of times the alarm is triggered due to
volumetric protection.

The alarm is rearmed after 30 seconds.

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The alarm can only be triggered again 5 seconds after it has been
rearmed.

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B - AFTER SALES OPERATIONS

1 - Reading faults

The following faults can be read with the diagnostic tool:

• faulty siren,
• faulty alarm ECU,
• faulty ultrasonic volumetric sensors.

2 - Reading parameters

The following parameters can be read with the diagnostic tool:

• volumetric detection: indicates that someone is in the passenger
compartment,
• volumetric protection deactivation: used to deactivate the alarm
volumetric protection,
• bonnet status: corresponds to opening or closing the bonnet.

3 - Actuator test

The following tests can be performed with the diagnostic tool:

• siren activation,
• alarm activation.

4 - Configuration

The following parameters can be configured with the diagnostic tool:

• interior type: leather or cloth,
• vehicle volume: saloon or estate.

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DRIVING ASSISTANCE

I- PARKING ASSISTANCE

A - OPERATING PRINCIPLE

1 - Introduction
When performing a reversing manoeuvre, parking assistance informs
the driver of the presence and distance of the nearest obstacle using
a modulated audible signal.
Parking assistance detects an obstacle if the speed between the
obstacle and the vehicle is less than 3.6 kph.
The parking assistance switch is used to:
• activate parking assistance without engaging reverse gear,
• deactivate parking assistance temporarily,
• deactivate parking assistance until the next time the ignition is
switched off.

2 - General diagram

2200
2 3
A

BSI
1600 1
7510
7

7511
4
7505 6
7500
7513
5

7512

7514

Key:
Single arrow: Wire connection
Triple arrow: Multiplex connection

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COMPONENT
2200 Reversing lamps switch (for vehicles with manual gearbox)
1600 Selector lever switch (for vehicles with automatic gearbox)

7505 Parking assistance deactivation switch with LED

BSI Built-in Systems Interface

7500 Parking assistance ECU

7514 Dedicated parking assistance rear buzzer

A +ignition on

7510 Outer rear LH proximity emitter/sensor

7511 Inner rear LH proximity emitter/sensor

7512 Outer rear RH proximity emitter/sensor

7513 Inner rear RH proximity emitter/sensor

CONNECTION
CONNECT- SIGNAL
SIGNAL
ION N° NATURE

1 Reverse gear information COMFORT VAN

2 Reverse gear information ALL OR NOTHING

3 Presence of ignition on ALL OR NOTHING

4 Obstacle presence information Digital

5 Buzzer control Analogue - Modulated

Signal

6 Activation / deactivation information ALL OR NOTHING

7 LED illumination ALL OR NOTHING

3 - Operating principle

Parking assistance uses the ultrasound emitted by the sensors. If an

obstacle is present, the ultrasound rebounds off the obstacle.

The parking assistance ECU receives signals from the sensors and
then calculates the time between transmission and reception.

The ECU can then calculate the distance and position of the
obstacle.

The parking assistance ECU modulates an electrical signal

representing the distance and sends it to the rear buzzer.

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The frequency used by parking assistance (40 kHz) does not affect
animals.

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4 - Detection performance

Parking assistance can detect small obstacles at certain distances.

REFERENCE DISTANCE

A 50 cm

B 130 cm

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Detection performances are set using standard 75 cm high rods.

O P Q R
S

0 cm 50 cm 100 cm

Example: a 1 cm diameter obstacle is detected within a distance of

30 cm in relation to the rear of the vehicle.

Minimum distances at which obstacles are detected depending on

their diameter.

REFERENCE DESCRIPTION DISTANCE

O Rod diameter = 1 cm 30 cm

P Rod diameter = 2 cm 40 cm

Q Rod diameter = 3 cm 50 cm

R Rod diameter = 4 cm 80 cm

S Rod diameter = 5 cm 1m

T Sensor

U Height = 75 cm

Note: The performances of parking assistance are reduced if the

bumper has been damaged or moved.

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5 - Description of the audible signal

An audible signal with a variable rhythm is emitted by the buzzer.
The rhythm at which the audible signal is emitted increases as the
vehicle approaches the obstacle.
The audible signal becomes continuous when the measured distance
becomes less than 30 cm for lateral detection and 30 cm for central
detection.
In lateral detection, the audible signal stops after three seconds
when the distance ceases to change, except if the audible signal is
continuous.

W
V

t1 t2 t3

Key:
V: obstacle a long way from the vehicle
W: obstacle close to the vehicle
REFERENCE DESCRIPTION

t1 Constant rear buzzer beep duration (75 ms)

t2 Long time interval between beeps (e.g.: 400 ms)

t3 Short time interval between beeps (e.g.: 150 ms)

T (ms)
400

100

0 25 80 150 D (cm)

Time interval between beeps as a function of distance

The intervals t1 and t3 become zero when the distance is less than
the following values:
• 25 centimetres for lateral detection,
• 30 centimetres for central detection.

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Note: The volume of the audible signal from the rear buzzer can be
adjusted using the diagnostic tool.

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6 - Activating / deactivating parking assistance

a - Activation

Parking assistance is activated automatically one second after

reverse gear is selected if the engine is running.

Parking assistance can be activated with the engine running by

pressing the parking assistance deactivation switch for less than
four seconds if reverse gear is not engaged.

A short audible signal is emitted by the buzzer.

b - Deactivation

Parking assistance is deactivated in the following cases:

• when the engine is not running,
• when reverse gear is no longer engaged,
• by pressing the parking assistance deactivation switch in the
central part of the dashboard for less than four seconds when
reverse gear is engaged and the engine is running. In this case,
parking assistance is deactivated for the current parking
manoeuvre.

Pressing the parking assistance deactivation button, when the

engine is running, for more than four seconds deactivates parking
assistance until the ignition is switched off. The button must be
pressed again for more than four seconds to reactivate parking
assistance.

B - AFTER SALES OPERATIONS: PARKING ASSISTANCE

System faults are stored in the parking assistance ECU.

Faults are signalled in the following way:

• a specific audible signal from the rear buzzer,
• flashing of the LED on the parking assistance deactivation switch.

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1 - Reading faults

The following faults can be read with the diagnostic tool:

• rear LH sensor faulty,
• rear RH sensor faulty,
• rear LH central sensor faulty,
• rear RH central sensor faulty,
• parking assistance ECU faulty,
• trailer information invalid,
• rear buzzer faulty,
• deactivation switch faulty,
• LED faulty.

2 - Actuator test

The following tests can be performed with the diagnostic tool:

• illumination of the LED,
• emission of a signal from the rear buzzer.

3 - Configuration

The following parameters can be configured with the diagnostic tool:

• number of sensors,
• presence of a deactivation switch,
• buzzer usage (on this application, the vehicle speakers cannot be
accessed via the VAN),

• adjustment of the rear buzzer volume.

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II - OVERSPEED CONTROL

A - OPERATING PRINCIPLE

1 - Presentation
The overspeed control function warns the driver using an audible
signal via the switch module at the steering wheel when the cruising
speed set by the driver or pre-programmed into the BSI is exceeded.
The limit can be programmed in two ways:
• limit programmable by the driver,
• limit pre-programmed into the BSI using the diagnostic tool (fixed
limit).

Button 1 activates or deactivates the overspeed function (short

press) and stores the cruising speed (long press).

2 - Activating and deactivating the overspeed warning

Pressing the button activates or deactivates the overspeed function.

When the function is activated, the cruising speed used is the last
one stored.

Note: The button on the instrument panel is illuminated when the

overspeed control function is activated.

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3 - Altering the overspeed warning

Pressing and holding the button stores the vehicle's current speed as
the cruising speed.

Note: The default value is 120 kph.

4 - Diagram

1320 2 3 7020

1 6
A
4
0004 5 BSI CV00

Key:
Single arrow: Wire connection
Triple arrow: Multiplex connection
COMPONENT
0004 Control panel

BSI Built-in Systems Interface

7020 ABS ECU

1320 Engine management ECU

A Overspeed control function activation and deactivation button.

CONNECTION
CONNECTION N° SIGNAL SIGNAL NATURE
Overspeed warning activation or
1 ALL OR NOTHING
deactivation

Vehicle speed information (vehicle

2 CAN
without ABS)

Vehicle speed information (vehicle with

3 CAN
ABS or ESP)

Control of the buzzer incorporated into

4 the COM 2000 for the cruising speed BODY VAN 1
reached warning.

5 Vehicle speed information COMFORT VAN

Overspeed control function activation

COMFORT VAN
6 or deactivation status

Cruising speed reached information COMFORT VAN

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5 Functional description:

STEP DETAILS

1 The driver presses the overspeed control button briefly (activation

or deactivation)

2 The control panel receives the information sent by the button

(activation or deactivation)

The control panel illuminates the overspeed control button

3 Depending on the speed received by the BSI, the control panel

determines whether the cruising speed has been reached or not

4 If the cruising speed has been exceeded, the control panel informs
the BSI

5 The BSI controls the buzzer incorporated into the COM 2000.

6 - Downgraded mode
In the event of a CAN error with the ignition on and the alternator
operational or not operational:
The overspeed warning function is deactivated.
Note: When a new control panel is supplied, the cruising speed
programmed into the control panel is 120 kph and the overspeed
warning function is inactive.

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III - ELECTRIC POWER STEERING

A - OPERATING PRINCIPLE

1 - Introduction
Unlike a hydraulic power steering mechanism, the power is used only
when required (when the driver moves the steering wheel).
Less power is therefore used compared to hydraulic power steering.
There is no direct interaction with the vehicle's engine as the electric
power steering system takes current from the alternator (when the
engine is running).

2 - Operating principle
Electric power steering assists turning forces when the steering
wheel is moved.
The assistance torque is provided by an electric motor. This torque
is transmitted to the rack pinion by a reduction gear (wheel + worm
screw with a ratio of 1:15). It is added to the torque applied by the
driver.
The force exerted by the driver on the steering wheel is transmitted
mechanically to the rack via the pinion. The driver's torque is
measured by a sensor and is sent to the power steering ECU.
Driver's action

Column

torque sensor

Battery and ignition on

Vehicle speed Reduction

gear Mechanism

E
Engine speed C
U
Diagnostic
info Electric
power
steering

Wheel
pivots

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The ECU supplies the motor as a function of:

• steering wheel torque,
• vehicle speed.
ASSISTANCE
VEHICLE SPEED COMMENTS
LEVEL
The ECU controls the assistance
Zero speed, less than 7 kph
Maximum motor as a function of torque
(parking, manoeuvre)
sensor only
Average speed (8 kph - 152 The ECU controls the assistance
kph) motor as a function of torque
Variable sensor and vehicle speed
Assistance decreases as vehicle
speed increases.
The ECU controls the assistance
motor as a function of torque
Speed above 152 kph Low
sensor only Assistance is
constant for this speed range.

3 - Electric power steering assembly

The electric power steering system comprises:
a steering mechanism: normal manual steering combined with:
• a torque sensor:
− an electric assistance motor and reduction gear,
− two harnesses (one signal harness and one power harness),
− an ECU connected to the CAN (not shown on this photo).

1
2

4
3

REFERENCE DESCRIPTION
1 Assistance motor power connector
2 Assistance motor
3 Torque sensor signal connector
4 Torque sensor

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4 - Torque sensor
The torque sensor is fitted to the pinion shaft between the input
shaft (column and steering wheel side) and the output side (rack
pinion side).
It permanently measures the torque applied to the steering wheel by
the driver.
The torque sensor determines:
• the direction of steering wheel rotation,
• the torque exerted by the driver.
Note: An electronic stage incorporated into the ECU prevents an
assistance torque being supplied in the opposite direction to the
direction of steering wheel rotation and prevents any assistance
from being provided when the steering wheel is not moved.
This steering system does not use a steering wheel angle sensor.

1 2

4 4

Pinion Column
side side

7 6 5

REFERENCE DESCRIPTION
1 Measurement coil, fixed in relation to the steering

2 Reference coil, fixed in relation to the steering

3 Input shaft column side (steering wheel)

Torsion bar which connects the input shaft and the output shaft to
4 provide a relative movement between the two shafts of
+/- 4.5° maximum

5 Detection ring mounted on the input shaft

6 Detection ring mounted on the input shaft

7 Detection ring mounted on the output shaft

8 Output shaft on rack pinion side

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The torque sensor consists of 3 parts:

• The mechanical part consisting of a torsion bar, similar to the
torsion bars used on normal hydraulic valves. The angular
deflection between the input shaft and the output shaft is
proportional to the torque applied by the driver. A "screwdriver
mechanism" limits this angular deflection to +/- 4.5°,
• the electromagnetic part of the sensor provides information about
the angular position of the detection rings (reference 7 in relation
to reference 6) and consequently of the input shaft in relation to
the output shaft,
• the electronic part of the sensor converts this angular position
information into torque information using the principle that the
angular distortion is proportional to the steering wheel torque.
The torque sensor has a second detection stage: a reference coil, the
characteristics of which do not change due to the angular movement
of the detection rings.
This is used to transmit electrical reference information regardless
of the surrounding conditions (e.g. temperature).

5 - Assistance motor
a- Motor type
The electric motor is a direct current brush motor.
There are two types of electric motor with different power levels:
60 A (for small vehicles) and 65 A (for larger vehicles).
Two condit ions must be satisfied for the motor to operate:
• battery voltage greater than 9 volts,
• engine speed greater than 285 rpm.

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b - Motor thermal protection

The ECU limits the assistance progressively (reduction in
maximum current) if the steering is used for a long period
(movement from lock to lock several times in succession) to
prevent the assistance motor from overheating which may
damage the motor or the ECU.
The current level is restored progressively as the system cools
down.

6 - Electric power steering ECU

a - ECU location
The electric power steering ECU is located in the engine
compartment, near to the battery tray:

1
4

REFERENCE DESCRIPTION

1 Engine management ECU

2 Electric power steering ECU

3 Engine Relay Unit

4 Battery tray

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b - Description of the ECU

2 1 3

Note: The same ECU is fitted on all vehicles, unlike the assistance
motor.

The ECU is connected by means of 3 harnesses:

REFERENCE DESCRIPTION

1 Battery supply: 2-way connector (black)

2 Assistance motor supply 2-way connector (blue)

3 Control signals: 10-way connector (black and red)

The ECU receives the electrical signal from the torque sensor
and controls the assistance motor.
The ECU supplies the assistance motor as a function of:
• vehicle speed,
• torque exerted on the steering wheel.

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7 - Diagram

2 3
1
DAE A

4
1313 1320 7126

7020

COMPONENT

Electric power steering mechanical assembly

A Torque sensor
Assistance motor

1313 Engine speed sensor

1320 Engine management ECU

7020 ABS ECU

7126 Electric power steering ECU

CONNECTION
CONNECTION
SIGNAL SIGNAL NATURE
N°

1 Engine speed information ANALOGUE

Engine speed information

2 Vehicle speed information CAN
(depending on version)

Torque exerted on steering column by driver

3 ANALOGUE
information

4 Steering electric motor control Current level

Vehicle speed information (depending on

5 CAN
version)

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8 - Downgraded modes
The ECU has a management strategy for dealing with system faults:

• outside the steering system (poor CAN communications, incorrect

vehicle speed information),

• inside the steering system (torque sensor fault, break in the

electrical circuit),

• when one or more faults appears, the ECU switches to

downgraded mode.
There are two downgraded modes:
• reduced assistance (greatly reduced assistance levels),
• total lack of assistance.

FAULT DOWNGRADED MODE

Poor communications with the CAN Reduced assistance

Incorrect vehicle speed

Vehicle speed above 250 kph Reduced assistance

No vehicle speed information

Engine speed / vehicle speed

Reduced assistance
Engine speed greater than 7000 rpm.

Faulty torque sensor Assistance discontinued

Battery voltage below 7.7 volts Assistance discontinued

Assistance motor seized Assistance discontinued

If the wiring fault is detected before the

Wiring problems engine is started, the electric power
steering is not operational

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IV - VEHICLE TRACTION CONTROL

A - OPERATING PRINCIPLE

1 - Introduction

Controlling the vehicle's traction is used to:

• maintain vehicle manoeuvrability (maintain lateral guidance of
front wheels) and prevent the front wheels from locking up,
• maintain vehicle directional stability (maintain lateral guidance of
rear wheels) and prevent the rear wheels from locking up,
• control the power to ensure the vehicle moves forward without the
wheels slipping,
• maintain control of the vehicle during critical avoidance
manoeuvres (within the physical limits) by correcting the vehicle's
path.

TRACTION CONTROL FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION

when braking Electronic Brakeforce the ECU adjusts the braking

Distribution (EBD) pressure on the rear wheels to
prevent them from locking up

when braking Anti-lock Braking the ECU adjusts the braking

System (ABS) pressure to prevent the wheels
from locking up

when accelerating Braking Anti-Slip the ECU brakes the wheel to

Regulation (BASR) prevent slip
when braking
the ECU adjusts the braking
pressure to prevent the wheels
from locking up

when accelerating Anti-Slip Regulation the ECU brakes the wheel and
(ASR) regulates the engine torque to
prevent wheel slip

when decelerating Anti-lock braking the ECU controls the engine

system when using the torque when the engine brake is
engine brake (MSR) being used to prevent the wheels
from locking up.

when braking Electronic Stability the ECU adjusts the braking

Program pressure to prevent the wheels
when accelerating
from locking up
(ESP)
when cornering
the ECU brakes the wheel and
regulates the engine torque to
prevent wheel slip

the ECU brakes the wheels

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independently to optimise vehicle

trajectory

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2 - Presentation of the functions

The following table summarises the additional functions included

within the basic functions.

BASIC FUNCTION ADDITIONAL FUNCTION INCLUDED

ABS EBD

BASR ABS

EBD

ASR (by braking only)

ASR ABS

EBD

MSR

ESP ABS

EBD

MSR

ASR

ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION

ABS Anti-lock Braking System

EBD Electronic Brakeforce Distribution

BASR Braking only Anti-Slip Regulation

ASR Anti-Slip Regulation

ESP Electronic Stability Program

MSR Anti-lock braking system when using the engine brake

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3 - Electronic stability program (ESP)

ESP assists the driver by acting on the brakes and engine torque to
correct the vehicle's trajectory.
• To return the drive to the front wheels, the ESP ECU adjusts the
engine torque.
• To encourage the vehicle to follow the required trajectory, the ESP
ECU brakes one of the wheels so as to create a rotational torque
around this wheel. When understeering, the ESP ECU brakes one
of the rear wheels. When oversteering, the ESP ECU brakes one of
the front wheels.

e
a

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B
e

a
d

REFERENCE DESCRIPTION
A Understeer

B Oversteer

a Trajectory without ESP

b Yaw compensation torque

c Braking force

d Trajectory with ESP

e Trajectory required by the driver

The function consists of three operations:

• calculation of the trajectory required by the driver,
• calculation of the actual trajectory,
• correction of the trajectory (within the physical limits).
An ESP steering wheel angle sensor informs the ESP ECU of the
trajectory requested by the driver.
An accelerometer and a gyroscope inform the ESP ECU of the
vehicle's actual trajectory.
The ESP ECU calculates the difference between the two trajectories.
Depending on this difference and the active laws which it has in its
memory, the ESP ECU determines the action to be implemented to
bring the actual trajectory more in line with the trajectory requested
by the driver.

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4 - Activation / Deactivation

The ASR and ESP functions can be partially deactivated by the driver
by pressing the ESP deactivation switch if the following conditions
are satisfied:
• the system is not in regulation mode,
• the vehicle speed is below 30 kph.

The LED illuminates on the control panel when the ESP function is
switched off.

Partial deactivation deactivates engine regulation and braking

regulation if two wheels are slipping.

Partial deactivation does not deactivate engine regulation and

braking regulation if only one wheel is slipping.

Partial deactivation can be used when driving on snow or on low

adherence ground.

The ASR and ESP functions are automatically reactivated when the
vehicle speed exceeds 30 kph.

The handbrake switch information is used to deactivate ESP.

5 - Calculation of the kinematic information

a - Calculation of the vehicle speed

The vehicle speed is calculated from the average speed of the

drive wheels.

b - Calculation of the distance

The distance is calculated from the information obtained from

the rear ABS sensors.

c - Calculation of the longitudinal acceleration

The longitudinal acceleration is calculated from the rear ABS

sensors.

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6 - Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

The ABS function prevents the front and rear wheels from locking up
during braking.

The directional stability and steerability of the vehicle are thus

maintained.

The braking distance is optimised.

The system controls the braking pressure applied to the brake

calipers and controls each wheel independently to prevent them
from locking up.

a - Diagram

12 1

D
7025
2
11 C001
10
3
9
B

4
7020 7000

8 5

7 6

2100
BSI 0004
Key:
Single arrow: Wire connection
Triple arrow: Multiplex connection
Dotted arrow: Hydraulic connection

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COMPONENT
0004 Brake fluid low level warning
Brake pad wear LED
ABS fault LED

B Brake pad wear

C Brake master cylinder

D Brake calipers

BSI Built-in Systems Interface

2100 Brake switch

7000 ABS sensor

7020 ABS ECU

7025 ABS hydraulic valve unit

C001 Diagnostic connector

CONNECTION
CONNECTION SIGNAL
N° SIGNAL NATURE

1 Braking request from driver Hydraulic

(front circuit)

2 Read faults Diagnostic line

Read parameters

3 Actuator test Diagnostic line

Configuration

4 ABS sensor signal Frequency

modulated

5 Brake pedal switch status CAN

6 Brake fluid low level information

Front brake pad wear information BODY VAN

ABS and EBD operating fault information

7 Brake pedal switch status Wire

8 Request to illuminate ABS fault LED CAN

Request to illuminate EBD fault LED
Brake pedal switch status

9 Brake pad wear Wire

Brake fluid level

10 Hydraulic pump electric motor control Wire

Electrovalve control

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11 Controlled braking pressure to brake calipers Hydraulic

12 Braking request from driver (rear circuit) Hydraulic

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7 - Braking Anti-Slip Regulation (BASR)

The braking anti-slip regulation function (BASR) prevents the drive
wheels from slipping.
When a wheel starts to slip, the ABS ECU brakes this wheel.
This braking allows the engine torque to be transferred to the other
wheel.
The directional stability, drive and steerability of the vehicle are thus
maintained.

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8 - Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

A - Diagram

7807
13
12 1

11 7806
10

7804 21
7800 7000
2
14

3
7803 9

20
B C001
1262
1320
19

7075
2101 1630

7
16
BSI
15
2100

18 0004 A
17
4400

Key:
Single arrow: Wire connection
Triple arrow: Multiplex connection
Dotted arrow: Hydraulic connection

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COMPONENT
A Control panel
B Brake fluid level switch
Brake pads
Vehicle speed output
C Brake master cylinder
D Brake calipers
7807 Braking circuit pressure sensor 1
7806 ESP hydraulic unit
7804 ESP accelerometer / gyroscope
7800 ESP ECU
7000 ABS sensor
7803 Traction control steering wheel angle sensor
1262 Motorised throttle
1320 Engine management ECU
2101 Redundant brake switch
1630 Automatic gearbox ECU
4400 Handbrake switch
2100 Brake switch
7075 ESP deactivation switch
BSI Built-in Systems Interface
C001 Diagnostic connector

CONNECTION
CONN- SIGNAL
ECTION SIGNAL NATURE
N°
1 Braking request from driver, braking circuit 1 Hydraulic

2 Read faults Diagnostic line

Read parameters

3 Actuator test Diagnostic line

Configuration

4 ABS sensor signal Frequency

modulated

7 Brake switch status Wire

9 Brake pad wear Wire

Brake fluid level

10 ESP hydraulic unit electric motor control Wire

ESP hydraulic unit electrovalve control

11 Controlled braking pressure to brake calipers Hydraulic

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12 Braking request from driver, braking circuit 2 Hydraulic

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CONNECTION
CONNECT- SIGNAL
SIGNAL
ION N° NATURE
13 Hydraulic pressure information, braking circuit Wire
1

14 Steering wheel angle CAN

Brake pedal switch status
Handbrake switch status
Direction of rotation of ESP steering wheel angle
sensor
Engine torque control
Suspension control
Automatic gearbox control

15 EBD fault, brake fluid level LED BODY VAN

ABS fault LED
Brake pad wear LED
ESP fault LED
ESP / ASR regulation LED

16 ASR / ESP deactivation control Wire

17 ASR / ESP deactivation BODY VAN

18 Handbrake switch position Wire

19 Brake switch redundant information Wire

20 Motorised throttle valve control Wire

21 Lateral vehicle acceleration Wire

Vehicle yaw position

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9 - Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)

The anti-slip regulation function (ASR) prevents the drive wheels from
slipping.

When a wheel starts to slip, the ABS ECU brakes this wheel.

This braking transmits the engine torque to the wheel, which then
does not slip.

When both wheels slip, the ABS ECU brakes both wheels and reduces
the engine torque.

For petrol engines, the ABS ECU adjusts the motorised throttle and
the injection advance.

For diesel injections, the ABS ECU adjusts the injection duration.

The directional stability, drive and steerability of the vehicle are thus
maintained.

B - AFTER SALES OPERATIONS

1 - Different wheel circumference

The ESP ECU identifies wheels which have a circumference 5%

different to the other wheels.

The ECU must then correct the information it supplies.

ABS and EBD regulation operations must remain fully operational up

to a difference in wheel circumference of 12%.

For differences greater than 12%, the system switches to

downgraded mode.

2 - ESP steering wheel angle sensor

The ESP steering wheel angle sensor has to be calibrated in the

following cases:
• following repairs to the front suspension,
• following repairs to the steering column,
• after replacing the steering wheel angle sensor,
• after working on the COM 2000.

Note: An incorrectly calibrated sensor leads to poor ESP operation.

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3 - Reading faults

The following faults can be read with the diagnostic tool:

a - Vehicle with ABS

• Pump fault.
• Brake fluid level fault: contact resistance too high, low brake
fluid.
• Brake switch information fault.
• Front LH wheel sensor fault: coherence, impedance.
• Front RH wheel sensor fault: coherence, impedance.
• Rear LH wheel sensor fault: coherence, impedance.
• Rear RH wheel sensor fault: coherence, impedance.
• Electrovalve fault.
• Excess voltage fault.
• Low voltage fault.
• No communication with the BSI fault.
• ECU configuration fault: configuration not done.
• No communication on CAN.
• ECU fault: no signal, not working, coherence.
• No communication with engine ECU fault.

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b - Vehicle with ESP

The following parameters can also be read in addition to the list
of parameters for vehicles with ABS:
• braking pressure sensor fault: internal, open circuit, coherence,
• engine torque regulation fault,
• ESP system fault,
• yaw sensor fault: internal, coherence, short circuit to +12 V,
short circuit to earth, open circuit,
• lateral acceleration sensor fault: internal,
• yaw sensor or braking pressure sensor initialisation fault,
• steering wheel angle sensor fault: coherence, internal, value
received incorrect,
• no communication with the steering wheel angle sensor:
calibration not done,
• steering wheel angle sensor operation fault,
• steering wheel angle sensor initialisation fault,
• engine ECU operating fault,
• BSI operating fault,
• communication with automatic gearbox fault: no signal,
incorrect value received (for vehicles with automatic gearbox),
• automatic gearbox operating fault (for vehicles with automatic
gearbox).

4 - Reading parameters:
The following parameters can be read with the diagnostic tool:
a - Vehicle with ABS
• Rear LH wheel speed.
• Rear RH wheel speed.
• Front LH wheel speed.
• Front RH wheel speed.
• Vehicle speed.
• Supply voltage.
• Brake lamps switch
• Brake pad wear
• Brake fluid level.
• Relay status.

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b - Vehicle with ESP

The following parameters can also be read in addition to the list

of parameters for vehicles with ABS:
• vehicle yaw speed,
• pressure sensor,
• lateral acceleration,
• engine speed,
• torque requested by driver,
• gear engaged,
• steering wheel angle,
• ASR/ESP deactivation switch,
• handbrake,
• brake pedal secondary switch,
• dialogue between engine and ESP,
• ASR / MSR operating status,
• actual torque,
• driver's demands,
• network communication diagnostics,
• steering wheel angle sensor status: steering wheel angle sensor
operating status,
• steering wheel angle sensor calibration: steering wheel angle
sensor calibrated or not,
• trim adjustment applied: adjusted during manufacture or not,
• steering wheel angle speed information ESP check,
• steering wheel angle information ESP check,
• direction of steering wheel rotation,
• calculated gear engaged,
• change of gear in progress (for vehicles with automatic
gearbox),
• gearbox torque converter status (for vehicles with automatic
gearbox),
• selector lever position (for vehicles with automatic gearbox)

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5 - Actuator test - Vehicle with ABS or ESP

The following tests can be performed with the diagnostic tool:
• activation of the recirculation pump,
• front LH wheel electrovalve (exhaust and inlet),
• front RH wheel electrovalve (exhaust and inlet),
• rear LH wheel electrovalve (exhaust and inlet),
• rear RH wheel electrovalve (exhaust and inlet),
• switching electrovalve 1,
• switching electrovalve 2,
• limitation electrovalve 1,
• limitation electrovalve 2,
When testing the electrovalves, the operator must raise the vehicle
wheel and rotate it by hand.
When the electrovalves are operating correctly, the vehicle wheel can
be turned with jerky movements for 5 seconds.

6 - Configuration
A fault appears when an ECU has never been configured.
A non configured ECU does however work but in this instance
operates in downgraded mode.
The ECU does not have to be reconfigured if the software is modified.
The following details are automatically modified in the ECU during
configuration:
• configuration location,
• signature of the configuration tool,
• configuration number.

The following options can be configured with the diagnostic tool:

a - Vehicle with ABS

• Operating law.
• Tyre type.
• Gearbox type.
b - Vehicle with ESP
The following parameters can also be read in addition to the list
of parameters for vehicles with ABS:
• steering wheel angle sensor calibration,
• lateral acceleration sensor initialisation.
• pressure sensor initialisation.

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COMFORT AND SAFETY FUNCTIONS

I- INTERIOR LIGHTING

A - PRESENTATION

1 - Introduction

The interior lighting is provided by:

• 1 interior lamp,
• 2 map reading lamps (RH & LH),
• 1 boot lamp,
• 2 vanity mirror lamps.

2 - Interior lamp switches

Key:
a: LH map reading lamp switch
b: interior lamp switch
c: RH map reading lamp switch

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3 - General diagram

6232

1 3

2 4
B

CV00 BSI

6 5
7

D C

8209

Key:
Single arrow: Wire connection
Triple arrow: Multiplex connection

COMPONENT
BSI Built-in Systems Interface

CV00 COM 2000 (with integrated HF receiver)

6232 Door locking high frequency transmitted fitted in the key

8209 Transponder coil (presence of ignition key)

Door switches
A
Interior lamp switch

Interior lamp
B Boot lamp
Instruments and control panel lighting

C Ignition switch (ignition key position)

D Speed sensor

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CONNECTION
CONNECT-
SIGNAL Type
ION N°
Door locking / unlocking request
1 HF SIGNAL
Location request

Ignition key presence information

2 Door locking / unlocking request BODY VAN 1
Location request

Door status ALL OR

3
Interior lamp switch status NOTHING

Timed illumination and extinguishing of interior

lamp
4 ANALOGUE
Boot lighting
Instruments and control panel lighting

ALL OR
5 Ignition key position information
NOTHING

6 Vehicle speed information CAN

7 Ignition key presence information ANALOGUE

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B - OPERATING PRINCIPLE

1 - Interior lamp

a - Progressive illumination and extinguishing

The BSI controls the interior lamp directly.
The door open information is acquired from the door open
switches incorporated into the locks.
The interior lamp always illuminates and extinguishes
progressively, except when operated manually.
• Progressive illumination: 1 second
• Progressive extinguishing: 4 seconds

b - Illumination and extinguishing conditions

The interior lamp remains illuminated during the timer defined by

the BSI.

ILLUMINATION CONDITION EXTINGUISHING CONDITION

Press on the front central interior lamp Press on the front central interior lamp
one-touch switch one-touch switch

Opening of a door After closing of the last door (2)

Unlocking of the vehicle using the remote Locking or deadlocking of the vehicle
control or the key using the remote control or the key

Removal of the key from the ignition Switching key to the + ACC position (or
switch (1) +IGNITION position)

PLIP location (after pressing the remote

control locking button a second time After timed lighting
after 5 seconds)

(1) Key presence detection is active for one minute after the
ignition has been switched off. After this time, the illumination
function when the key is removed is no longer active.

(2) Immediate extinguishing for engine running and 30 second

timer for engine not running.

Note: The illumination commands are ignored when the key is in

the +CRANKING position.

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c - Automatic lighting

The interior lighting can be deactivated in two ways:

• by pressing the interior lamp switch when a door is open.
• by pressing the interior lamp switch when the key is detected
as being absent.

The automatic interior lighting function can only be activated if

the vehicle speed is less than 5 kph.

d - Door open warning

The driver is warned of an open door by the interior lamp flashing

at a frequency of 1 Hz under the following conditions:
• when the vehicle speed exceeds 5 kph and if a door is already
open,
• if a door is opened and the vehicle speed is above 5 kph.

The interior lamp will stop flashing when all the doors are closed
or when the engine is switched off.

Note: Customer illumination requests have priority over this

illumination mode.

Configuration

Interior lamp flashing option.

No configuration or configuration error

If there is no configuration or a configuration error, the interior

lamp flashing option is considered to be absent.

2 - Boot lighting

The boot lighting is activated when the tailgate is opened.

The boot lighting extinguishes either when the tailgate is closed or

after the tailgate has been open continuously for 10 minutes.

The boot lighting does not illuminate nor extinguish progressively.

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3 - Map readers

The map reading lamps are switched on and off manually and this is
only possible when the ignition is on.
The map reading lamps do not illuminate nor extinguish
progressively.

4 - Vanity mirror

The vanity mirror lighting will only operate under the following
conditions:
• Accessories position,
• Ignition on (engine not running),
• the engine is running.
Under these conditions, the lamp will come on automatically when
the vanity mirror cover is opened and will switch off when it is closed.
The vanity mirror lamps do not illuminate nor extinguish
progressively.

5 - Interior control button lighting

Depending on the exterior lighting request status, the BSI controls

the sidelamps directly. All control buttons are illuminated at night at
the same time as the sidelamps, with the exception of the following
control buttons.
The control buttons on the air conditioning panel for CH and RF
versions, except the de-icing button on petrol engines, are supplied in
parallel with the sidelamps. Those on the air conditioning panel for
the RFTA version are supplied by the air conditioning ECU.
The alarm control button is illuminated by a direct connection
between the BSI and the control button on the specific BSI
connector (alarm connector). This is operated at the same time as
the sidelamps.
The radio, split screen, telematic and CD changer control buttons
are supplied by their respective ECUs.
The electric window, door mirror and sunroof control buttons are
illuminated depending on function authorisation, independently to the
position of the sidelamps.
The hazard warning lamps, de-icing (CH and RF petrol versions) and
central locking buttons are illuminated by the control panel as a
function of the "Day/Night Status" information.

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6 - Adjusting the brightness of the interior equipment lighting

The control panel acquires the status of the light ing button and
determines the required lighting level.
It transmits the required lighting level information or Black Panel
information to the BSI.
The BSI knows the status of the sidelamps and determines the
Day/Night status (4 lighting levels for day and 4 levels plus Black
Panel for night).
The BSI broadcasts the information on the COMFORT VAN to
illuminate and/or adjust the lighting of the control panel, radio panel,
split screen, telematics and air conditioning control panels.
As a function of this information, the control panel, radio, split
screen, telematics, CD changer and air conditioning ECU alter the
brightness level of the various components on their panels.
Note: The control panel is responsible for lighting the hazard warning
lamps, de-icing, CH and RF petrol and central locking control
buttons.

a - Diagnostics
There are no diagnostics specific to this function.

b - Downgraded modes:
If communications are lost between the BSI and the control
panel, the brightness level is transmitted to the BSI using the last
valid value stored.
If the lighting rheostat develops a fault, the BSI uses maximum
lighting for the controls by default.
7 - Diagnostics
No faults can be recorded.
8 - Economy mode and factory mode
ECO CUSTOMER FACTORY ECO/FACTORY
FUNCTION
MODE MODE MODE
Customer interior
Active (1) Active Inactive
lamp control
Automatic interior
Active (1) Inactive Inactive
lamp control
Boot lighting Active (2) Inactive Inactive

(1) In economy mode, the timers are both set to 30 seconds for long
and short lighting periods.
(2) In economy mode, the timer is set to 30 seconds.

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The map reading and vanity mirror lamps are not affected by
economy mode.

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II - AIR CONDITIONIN G

A - PRESENTATION

1 - Introduction

a - Manual air conditioning

The manual air conditioning system allows the user to switch on

the compressor to produce cold air simply by pressing a special
button.

The temperature, air flow and air distribution are all adjusted
manually by the user.

Petrol CH and RF version

The lighting, blower motor and heated rear screen are all
controlled by wire within the control panel.

The control panel controls the AC/ON LED and transmits the
instruction: request to engage the compressor.

The mixing, distribution and recycling controls are mechanical.

The BSI:
• manages and operates the compressor,
• manages and operates the heated rear screen,

The control panel:

• acquires the status of the AC/ON and heated rear screen
buttons,
• operates the heated rear screen LED.

HDi CH and RF version

The mixing and distribution controls are mechanical.
The control panel is connected to the BSI via a VAN connection.
It is of slave type and transmits the user actions and all or
nothing information to the BSI.
The following details are acquired:
• heated rear screen, recycling and AC/ON button status,
• control status (maximum hot position and de-icing position),
• blower motor position.

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The control panel:

• operates the air inlet motor,
• operates the heated rear screen, recycling and AC/ON LEDs.

The BSI:
• manages the operation of the 3 position recycling motor,
• manages the operation of the recycling, heated rear screen
and AC/ON LEDs,
• manages the compressor function,
• manages the heated rear screen.

On the HDi CH and RF version, the BSI manages and operates

the heating resistors (PTC) with the engine management ECU.

The blower motor is controlled by the air conditioning control

panel by wire via a control module.

Note: When the system is initialised (switched on for the 1st time,
reconnecting the battery, etc), the following situation will be
active:
controls in the off status (heated rear screen, AC/ON and
recycling),
associated LEDs will be off
b - Fully automatic climate control

The fully automatic climate control system makes the required

adjustments automatically to suit the operating point set by the
user.

The required temperature is obtained by mixing warm air and

cold air by setting the mixing flap, controlled by a stepper motor,
to a suitable position.

Warm air is provided by the heater matrix of the engine cooling

circuit.

Cold air is produced by a traditional refrigeration circuit through

an evaporator.

The air flow is controlled by a direct current air blower motor.

Distribution is controlled by a flap operated by a stepper motor.

Air inlet is controlled by a flap operated by a direct current

motor.

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Note: The control panel also incorporates the heated rear screen
control which is totally separate to the other air conditioning
functions.

The control panel is connected to the BSI via a COMFORT VAN

connection.

The control panel performs the following functions:

• VAN connection with the BSI,
• diagnostics of the components connected to the control panel,
• acquisition and management of all buttons, function LEDs and
controls on the panel,
• management of panel lighting (brightness, day/night, etc),
• management of air conditioning regulation,
• acquisition from the passenger compartment air sensor,
• operation of the blower, recirculation, mixing and distribution
motors.

The BSI:
• provides the VAN connection with the control panel,
• manages the heated rear screen,
• operates the heated rear screen and gives the LED control
order,
• performs all the safety functions linked to compressor
operation, in conjunction with the engine management ECU,
• operates the compressor,
• manages and operates the heating resistors with the engine
management ECU.

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2 - Diagrams

a - Manual air conditioning - petrol RF version

1 2

8009 1320
12 3

11
1510
1220 13

10 4

8032 BSI 8020

14
9

8006
8

7 6 5
A

0004 8025

Key:
Single arrow: Wire connection
Triple arrow: Multiplex connection

COMPONENT
A Blower motor

BSI Built-in Systems Interface

0004 Control panel

1220 Coolant temperature sensor

1320 Engine management ECU

1510 Fan unit

8006 Evaporator temperature sensor

8009 Pressostat

8020 Air conditioning compressor

8025 Air conditioning panel

8032 External temperature sensor

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CONNECTION
CONNECTION
SIGNAL SIGNAL NATURE
N°
1 Air conditioning fluid pressure information. ANALOGUE

2 Engine cooling fan rotation information ALL OR NOTHING

Open Cycle Ratio

3 Engine cooling fan speed control (via a chopper)
(OCR)

4 Air conditioning compressor engaging control ALL OR NOTHING

5 Blower motor control ALL OR NOTHING

6 Heated rear screen LED ALL OR NOTHING

Request to activate heated rear screen

ALL OR NOTHING
7 Request to engage air con compressor (AC/ON)

8 Heated rear screen LED activation COMFORT VAN

9 Evaporator temperature information. ANALOGUE

10 External air temperature information. ANALOGUE

11 Coolant temperature information ANALOGUE

12 Request to engage air con compressor (AC/TH) CAN

Instruction to engage air con compressor,

AC/OUT
Engine speed information
13 Air conditioning status. CAN
Overheating safety function air conditioning cut-
off status.
Air conditioning fluid pressure information.

Air conditioning request

14 COMFORT VAN
Heated rear screen request

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b - Manual air conditioning - HDi RF version

15 16 17

8009 1320 8091 8098

27
18
26

19
1220
28
1510
25

8032
BSI 29
20

24
8020
8006
22

23 21
A
8070 8025

Key:
Single arrow: Wire connection
Triple arrow: Multiplex connection
COMPONENT
A Blower motor

BSI Built-in Systems Interface

1220 Coolant temperature sensor

1320 Engine management ECU

1510 Fan unit

8006 Evaporator temperature sensor

8009 Pressostat

8020 Air conditioning compressor

8025 Air conditioning panel

8032 External temperature sensor

8070 Air inlet flap geared motor

8091 Electric additional heating relay

8098 Electric additional heating

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CONNECTION
CONNECT-
SIGNAL SIGNAL NATURE
ION N°
15 Air conditioning fluid pressure information. ANALOGUE

16 Additional heating control ALL OR NOTHING

17 Additional heating control

18 Engine cooling fan rotation information ALL OR NOTHING

Engine cooling fan speed control (via a Open Cycle Ratio

19
chopper) (OCR)

20 Air conditioning compressor engaging control ALL OR NOTHING

21 Blower motor control ALL OR NOTHING

Air conditioning compressor engaging control

LED

22 Heated rear screen LED COMFORT VAN

Air recirculation LED
Air inlet motor control

23 Air inlet motor control ANALOGUE

24 Evaporator temperature information. ANALOGUE

25 External air temperature information. ANALOGUE

26 Coolant temperature information ANALOGUE

27 Request to engage air con compressor (AC/TH) CAN

Instruction to engage air con compressor,

AC/OUT
Engine speed information
28 Air conditioning status. CAN
Overheating safety function air conditioning cut-
off status.
Air conditioning fluid pressure information.

Request to engage air con compressor

(AC/ON)

29 Request to activate heated rear screen COMFORT VAN

Recirculation request
Blower motor and distribution control status

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c - Fully automatic climate control

30
31

1220
8091
32
42

8009 1320
41 43
8098
40 44
33

1510 39
BSI 8020
45

8006
38
46

8032 37 34

36
35 8080 8045
8030

8025 8070 8071 8065

Key:
Narrow arrow: Wire connection
Thick arrow: Multiplex connection

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COMPONENT
BSI Built-in Systems Interface

1220 Coolant temperature sensor

1320 Engine management ECU

1510 Fan unit

8006 Evaporator temperature sensor

8009 Pressostat

8020 Air conditioning compressor

8030 Internal temperature sensor

8032 External temperature sensor

8045 Blower motor control module

8065 Mixing flap geared motor

8070 Air inlet flap geared motor

8080 Air conditioning ECU

8091 Electric additional heating relay

8098 Electric additional heating

8071 Recycling flap geared motor

CONNECTION
CONNECT-
SIGNAL SIGNAL NATURE
ION N°
30 Coolant temperature information ANALOGUE

31 - 32 Electric additional heating control ALL OR NOTHING

33 Air conditioning compressor control ALL OR NOTHING

34 Blower motor module control ANALOGUE

Mixing flap geared motor control

35 Recycled air flap geared motor control ANALOGUE
Air inlet flap geared motor control

36 Air conditioning panel information (ECU) ANALOGUE

Passenger compartment air temperature

37 ANALOGUE
information

38 External air temperature information. ANALOGUE

39 Evaporator temperature information ANALOGUE

Engine cooling fan speed control (via a Open Cycle Ratio

40
chopper) (OCR)

41 Engine cooling fan rotation information ALL OR NOTHING

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CONNECTION
CONNECT- SIGNAL
SIGNAL
ION N° NATURE
42 Air conditioning fluid pressure information ANALOGUE

Request to authorise engaging of air conditioning

compressor (AC/TH)
Immediate additional heating deactivation safety
43 CAN
function (impact sensor)
Additional heating activation request management

Prohibition from changing air con compressor

status
Engine running information
Coolant temperature information
44 CAN
Air conditioning fluid pressure information.
Compressor cut-off through safety function status
Engine speed information
External temperature information

Request to engage air con compressor (AC/ON)

45 COMFORT VAN
Request to activate heated rear screen

Air conditioning compressor status

Request to activate air conditioning
Safety function status
46 COMFORT VAN
Engine status information
Day/night status
Air conditioning fluid pressure information

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3 - Layout diagram

a - Manual RF air conditioning

50
49

48

A 47

51
53

52

Key:
A: cold air circuit
B: warm air circuit
(47): pressure relief valve
(48): air conditioning evaporator
(49): air conditioning condenser
(50): air conditioning compressor
(51): electric additional heating (*)
(52): engine
(53): heater matrix
(*): on HDi engines, depending on version and country.

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b - Fully automatic climate control

50

49

48 55

A 47 54

51
53

52

8080

Key:
A: cold air circuit
B: warm air circuit
(47): pressure relief valve
(48): air conditioning evaporator
(49): air conditioning condenser
(50): air conditioning compressor
(51): electric additional heating (*)
(52): engine
(53): heater matrix
(54): air distribution in the passenger compartment
(55): air temperature adjustment
(8080): air conditioning ECU
(*): on HDi engines, depending on version and country.

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B - OPERATING PRINCIPLE

1 - Air conditioning compressor management

The air conditioning compressor is operated by the BSI which takes

the following criteria into account:
• the request to engage the air conditioning compressor; AC/ON,
• the evaporator icing up safety function,
• the air conditioning circuit pressure,
• the engine speed,
• the dialogue with the engine management ECU, AC/TH and
AC/OUT,
• management of the OFF times.

a - Request to engage the air conditioning compressor: AC/ON

Petrol RF manual air conditioning

This definition applies to the petrol RF application only.

The AC/ON request is handled via a wire connection between the

air conditioning control panel and the main control panel.

The control is of bistable type and is maintained for as long as

the user request is valid.

The control panel then transmits the request to the compressor

control ECU via the COMFORT VAN.

HDi RF manual air conditioning

This definition applies to the HDi RF application only.

The AC/ON request is transmitted from the air conditioning

control panel to the compressor control ECU via the COMFORT
VAN.

RFTA automatic climate control

This definition applies to the RFTA application only.

The AC/ON request is transmitted from the air conditioning

control panel to the compressor control ECU via the COMFORT
VAN.

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b - Validity conditions - Petrol RF version

This information is generated by the air conditioning ECU and

takes into account the user request and the blower motor status.
The engine running + supply information must be managed by the
BSI.

The following table gives the AC/ON validity conditions:

CONTROL PANEL BSI

USER BLOWER AC/ON + ER (V)
REQUEST CONTROL
0 X Not valid X Activation not possible
1 0 Not valid X Activation not possible
1 ≠0 Valid 0 Activation not possible
1 ≠0 Valid 12 Activation possible*

X = status not important

'≠ 0': blower motor control not equal to zero

*: The compressor will only engage if no safety functions are

present

c - Validity conditions - HDi RF version

This information is generated by the BSI and takes into account

the user request and the blower motor status. The engine
running + supply information must be managed by the BSI.

The following table gives the AC/ON validity conditions:

USER BLOWER DE-ICING + ENGINE

COMPRESSOR
REQUEST CONTROL POSITION RUNNING (V)
0 0 Not active X Activation not
possible

0 ≠0 Active 0 Activation not

possible

0 ≠0 Active +12 Activation

possible*

1 0 X X Activation not
possible

1 ≠0 X 0 Activation not
possible

1 ≠0 X +12 Activation
possible*

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X = status not important

'≠ 0': blower motor control not equal to zero
*: The compressor will only engage if no safety functions are
present

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d - Validity conditions - RFTA version

This information is generated by the air conditioning ECU and

takes into account the user request, the engine running + supply
and the blower motor status.

The following table gives the AC/ON validity conditions:

+ ENGINE RUNNING BLOWER CONTROL

AC/ON
(V) (V)
0 X Not valid

+12 0 Not valid

+12 ≠0 Valid

X = status not important

'≠ 0': blower motor control not equal to zero

e - Button and LED management - HDi RF version

The air conditioning button LED is illuminated when the AC/ON

button is pressed.

The button is of "one-touch" type. Pressing the button again

inverts the action implemented the previous time the button was
pressed (change of edge = change of status).

The status of the AC/ON switch and its LED will be stored when
the ignition is switched off.

The table below gives the logic of the air conditioning compressor
and LED status as a function of AC/ON control status, blower
motor speed and de-icing position.

INPUT CONDITION CHANGE IN STATUS RESULT

AIR CON BLOWER DISTRIBUTION AIR CON
COMPRESSOR
CONTROL SPEED POSITION LED

1 - 4 ** Yes On
Active
Switch from non de-
0* No On
icing to de-icing
1-4 position Yes On
Not active
0 No Off

1-4 Yes On
Active
Switch from de-icing
0 No On
to non de-icing
1-4 position No Off
Not active
0 No Off

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* 0: zero blower motor speed

**1 - 4: 4 blower motor speed levels

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Note: In the de-icing position, pressing the AC/ON control takes

priority over the logic in the above table (if the air conditioning
control is pressed, the status of the air conditioning LED is
inverted and a request to engage the compressor is sent,
taking blower motor speed into account)

Downgraded mode

When there are no communications on the VAN:

• - the function LED is switched off,
• - the function associated to the control is not performed.

2 - Air conditioning compressor cut -off due to engine speed

When the engine speed reaches 6250 rpm, the BSI prevents the
compressor from engaging to ensure that its rotational speed is not
too excessive.

a - Air conditioning compressor re-engaging safety function

The compressor is only authorised to engage after being cut off
due to engine speed if a pressure condition is also satisfied.
Case N° 1: the pressure when the engine speed safety function
appears is less than or equal to 20 bars
The air conditioning compressor is authorised to re-engage if the
engine speed falls below 5650 rpm and if the pressure is less
than 24 Bars.
Case N° 2: the pressure when the engine speed safety function
appears is between 20 and 24 bars
The air conditioning compressor is authorised to re-engage if the
engine speed falls below 5650 rpm and if the pressure is less
than 24 bars.
The cut off times are given in the "definition of OFF times"
section.
The difference between the 2 cases listed above relates only to
the duration of the associated Off time.

Note: The air conditioning compressor will not re-engage if the

pressure is more than 24 bars absolute.

b - Downgraded mode

There is no downgraded mode in the BSI.

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3 - Air conditioning evaporator icing up safety function

To prevent the air conditioning evaporator from icing up, the BSI
prevents the air conditioning compressor from engaging under
certain temperature condit ions (RF and RFTA versions.)
The evaporator icing-up safety function is managed by the BSI.
The evaporator icing up safety function corresponds to the
thermostat function which defines air conditioning compressor cut -
off and engaging rules as a function of evaporator temperature and
external temperature.
The various limits can be configured depending on application and
temperature measuring conditions:
• evaporator temperature sensor: metal sensor, blown air, etc,
• external temperature sensor: air inlet location, rear view mirror,
etc.

a - Thermostat function law

The basic thermostat function law only takes into account the
evaporator temperature criterion and its shape is defined below:

A T
K L

Key:
A: compressor forbidden zone
B: compressor authorised zone
C: compressor authorisation
K: cut -off limit
L: re-engaging limit
T: evaporator temperature in degrees Celsius (°C)

b - Air conditioning correspondence table

The following table gives the parameters used depending on air
conditioning version.

CUT OFF LIMIT 'K' RE-ENGAGING LIMIT 'L'

Petrol RF versions 0.5 1.5

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c - Air conditioning compressor cut -off strategy

The compressor cut -off times are specified in the 'Definition of
OFF times' section
Optimised thermostat function
The optimised thermostat function applies to RFTA climate
control versions.
Optimised thermostat function law
The optimised thermostat function law takes into account the
evaporator temperature criterion along with the external
temperature and its shape is defined below:
Five points can be configured in order to define the thermostat
law.
T

a b
g

c d
Te
0
e
D

Key:
D: compressor forbidden zone
E: compressor authorised zone
f: external temperature safety hysteresis
g: compressor re-engaging hysteresis
T: evaporator temperature in degrees Celsius (°C)
Te: external air temperature in degrees Celsius (°C)
Parameters (°C) Down-
Hysteresis
graded
Type a b c d e (°C)
(°C)
Te T Te T Te T Te T Te T T T
RFTA +1 +4 +2 +4 +10 0 +20 0 +40 -2 0.8 0.4

d - Acquisition tolerances
Precision to be guaranteed in the sensitive measuring zone:
SENSOR SENSITIVE RANGE TOLERANCE*
Evaporator 0°C to 5°C ± 1.5 °C

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External temp. -10°C to +30°C ± 2°C

*: sensor and acquisition

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e - Downgraded mode and diagnostics

1) If the evaporator temperature sensor is faulty (invalid value),
the compressor is not authorised to engage
2) If the external temperature sensor is faulty (invalid value), the
compressor cut -off function only depends on the evaporator
temperature with a specific minimum limit and the same
compressor re-engaging hysteresis.
The BSI detects open circuits (OC) and short circuits (SC) on the
evaporator sensor output.
Note: Outside the temperature range -40°C to +85°C, the
BSI considers the evaporator sensor to be faulty and
adopts the relevant downgraded mode (compressor
prevented from engaging).

4 - Air conditioning circuit pressure safety device

The air conditioning pressure safety function is performed by the BSI.
The high and low pressure safety function status is transmitted to
the BSI by a pressostat.
The pressostat measures the pressure in the air conditioning circuit.
The information is acquired on a wire connection by the engine
management ECU.
The engine management ECU provides the BSI with the following
information on the CAN:
• compressor cut -off safety status. The compressor is cut off if
there is a risk of overheating
• refrigerant circuit pressure, approximately 0 - 40 bars.
The BSI transmits the information to the air conditioning ECU on the
COMFORT VAN.
a - Diagnostics
The engine management ECU detects open circuits and detects
values outside the range of the air conditioning pressure signal
analogue value.
b - High pressure safety
The high pressure cut off limits and the re-engaging limits linked
to an engine speed condition are:
• cut off limit above 27 bars absolute,
• re-engaging limit: Pressure less than or equal to 20 bars
absolute and engine speed less than 5650 rpm.

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c - Low pressure safety

The low pressure cut off limits and the re-engaging limits linked
to an engine speed condition are:
• cut off limit below 2.5 bars absolute,
• re-engaging limit: Pressure more than or equal to 3 bars
absolute and engine speed less than 6250 rpm.

d - Downgraded mode

If the pressure sensor develops a fault, the compressor is

prohibited from engaging.

5 - Management of OFF times

The safety functions implemented within the BSI are linked to

compressor "OFF" times.

The aim is to allow the compressor to "recover" mechanically. The

compressor OFF times linked to these various safety functions are
not cumulative.

a - Definition of OFF times

3RD CUT -OFF AND

SAFETY FUNCTION 1S T CUT -OFF 2ND CUT -OFF
ABOVE
Evaporator 5 sec 5 sec 5 sec

High pressure 5 sec 1 min 4 min

Low pressure 5 sec 5 sec 5 sec

Engine speed - Case N°1 5 sec 5 sec 5 sec

Engine speed - Case N°2 5 sec 1 min 4 min

The compressor OFF time is reset when the engine running

information disappears or at the end of a 16 minute compressor
OFF or ON time.
When several safety functions are active, the OFF time used is
the one relating to the first safety function
At the end of the OFF time, the compressor will only be re-
engaged if no other safety functions are present.
The OFF time between the compressor being cut off and re-
engaged is a minimum of 5 seconds in all cases.

b - Downgraded mode

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If the engine speed information is invalid, the compressor is still

allowed to engage.

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6 - AC/TH and AC/OUT dialogue

Exchanges between the BSI and the engine management ECU take
place on the CAN.
a - AC/TH information
AC/TH: Request to engage the compressor. Information
produced by the BSI to be sent to the engine management ECU
b - AC/OUT information
AC/OUT: instruction to engage the compressor. Information
produced by the engine management ECU to be sent to the BSI
Compressor not authorised (AC/OUT = 0) or request to engage
compressor authorised (AC/OUT = 1.)
When a request (or a response) to cut off the compressor comes
from the engine management ECU (AC/OUT = 0), the BSI
performs an operating cycle to ensure that the compressor is
cut off for at least 5 seconds.

c - Operating principle
The BSI only sends an AC/TH request to the engine management
ECU if all the following conditions are satisfied:
• AC/ON request,
• engine running,
• de-icing safety function,
• pressure safety function,
• engine speed safety function.
• compressor OFF time
• The BSI waits for the AC/OUT response to engage the
compressor.
• When a condition is no longer satisfied, the BSI requests
authorisation to cut off the compressor using AC/TH.
• The BSI waits for the AC/OUT response from the engine
management ECU to cut off the compressor. If the request
remains unanswered, the BSI forces the compressor to be cut
off after 2 seconds.
d - Air conditioning compressor control
The compressor clutch is controlled by the BSI. The control
output should operate a load with a maximum current of 5 A, a
resistance of around 3 Ohms and an inductance of around 9 mH.
e - Diagnostics
The BSI detects open circuits and short circuits to earth on the
compressor control output.

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f - Downgraded mode
There is no downgraded mode in the BSI.

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7 - Additional heating

a - Air conditioning heating resistors (PTC)

The heating resistors are designed to improve the temperature
rise in the passenger compartment. They are located in the
heating air circuit.
The additional heating request is managed by the BSI.
The heating resistors are operated by the engine management
ECU.
Managing the heating resistors request
The BSI sends the request for additional heating as a function of
the following information:
• coolant temperature,
• external temperature (external rear view mirror),
• request to engage the PTCs (from the air conditioning control
panel).

Note: The heating resistor activation information from the air

conditioning ECU is:
- maximum hot position = 1 for HDi CH and RF
- PTC activation = 1 for RFTA.
If one of these conditions is not satisfied, the request for
additional heating cannot be sent.

Note: The disappearance of the heating resistor authorisation, and

therefore the loss of the maximum hot position (HDi CH and
RF) or the heating resistors activation information (RFTA)
must not cause these heating resistors to be cut off. The cut-
off strategy depends on the external temperature and coolant
temperature parameters.
If all conditions are satisfied, the BSI sends its request to the
engine management ECU via the CAN.
The BSI sends the following information to the engine
management ECU via the CAN:
Additional heating resistors control
• Not active
• Resistor 1 active
• Resistor 2 active
• Resistors 1 and 2 active

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Authorisation to activate the PTC resistors by the RF and RFTA

air conditioning ECU
Basic versions (CH and RF VAN)
The authorisation to activate the heating resistors is controlled
by the Maximum Hot position being selected on the air
conditioning control panel (Max hot position = authorisation to
activate resistors).
Detection of the maximum hot position is transmitted from the
air conditioning control panel to the heating resistor electronics
via the VAN.
Automatic versions (RFTA)
The authorisation to activate the heating resistors is controlled
by the ECU depending on the heat requirements of the
passenger compartment.
It is transmitted from the air conditioning control panel to the
heating resistor electronics via the COMFORT VAN.
Heating resistor activation criteria
The request to activate the heating resistors is shown in the
following curve:

H
U
f F
K
g

G
Te

Key:
F: resistor off zone
G: resistor request
H: resistor request hysteresis
K: Cut -off limit
Te: external temperature in °C
U: coolant temperature in °C

Parameters (°C)
Hysteresis (°C)
f g
T T coolant T T coolant T coolant

- 20 80 + 20 65 15

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Operation of the heating resistors

To maintain driving pleasure and so as not to overload the
electrical network, the heating resistors are activated in stages of
1/3, 2/3 and 3/3 of total power with a 20 second delay between
2 successive stages when activating or deactivating the resistors.
Table of heating resistor activation conditions:

VARIABLE DESCRIPTION

Engine running Engine running information

PTC1 PTC 1/3 power control device

PTC2 PTC 2/3 power control device

PTC1 + PTC2 PTC 3/3 power control device

PTC1: heating resistor 1 control output

PTC2: heating resistor 2 control output

Operating rules
When the engine running information appears, the BSI starts a
20s timer.
The timer must have finished before a heating resistor request is
taken into account.

The supply to PTC1 and PTC2 is cut off immediately when the
engine running information disappears.

Downgraded modes
Default values in the event of sensor fault:
Ext temp: -30 °C
Coolant temp: +40 °C

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8 - Passenger compartment air recirculation management

a - Non multiplexed CH and RF versions

Air recirculation is managed by a mechanical slider and a

mechanical cable control

b - RFTA versions

Air recirculation is managed inside the air conditioning control

panel.

c - Multiplexed versions (HDi CH and RF)

Air recirculation button management

The button is of "one-touch" type.
The recirculation request is sent from the air conditioning control
panel to the ECU via the COMFORT VAN (16 I/O message
system):
Pressing the button again inverts the action implemented the
previous time the button was pressed.
Air recirculation LED management
The status of the air recirculation button and its associated LED
will be stored when the ignition is switched off.
Recirculation button active = LED on.
Recirculation button not active = LED off.

Air recirculatio n motor management

The air recirculation motor is controlled depending on 3 statuses:
• no movement,
• movement towards the recycling position,
• movement towards the external air position.

The air recirculation motor will travel through its maximum

stroke in 20 seconds.
If the ignition is switched off whilst the motor is moving, the
motor supply will be maintained until its final position is reached.

Downgraded mode
When there are no communications on the VAN:
• the function LED is switched off,
• the function associated to the button is not performed,
• the air inlet switches to the external air position.
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9 - Partial air recirculation for multiplexed CH and RF versions

For HDi engines, the thermal deficit when cold must be
compensated for on this type of engine. This lack of heat is
compensated for by partial recycling. This function consists of
moving the recirculation flap, transparently as far as the user is
concerned, to the open, closed or partially closed position depending
on the position of the distribution and mixing controls and the blower
motor speed.
a - Recycling flap management
The BSI manages the air recycling flap motor depending on
whether the maximum hot position is detected, blower speed
(which must be ≠ 0) and the non detection of the de-icing
distribution position.
Note: Pressing the recirculation button takes priority over partial
recirculation.
RECYCLING
MIXING BLOWER DISTRIBUTION RECIRCULATION
FLAP
POSITION SPEED POSITION BUTTON
POSITION
Other than "max
X
hot" X
X 0 Fully open
De-icing position Not active
X X
detected
Other than de- Partially
Max hot 1-4
icing closed
X X X Active Fully closed

X = status not important

Recirculation button: activated = recycling
not activated = other positions
Recycling flap position: Fully open = external air position
Fully closed = recycling position
Partially closed = partial recycling
position

b - Recycling motor management

The air recirculation motor is controlled depending on 4 statuses:
• no movement,
• movement towards the recycling posit ion,
• movement towards the external air position,
• movement towards the partial recycling position.

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If the ignition is switched off whilst the motor is moving, the

motor supply will be maintained until its final position is reached.

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Downgraded mode
When there are no communications on the VAN:
• the function LED is switched off,
• - the function associated to the button is not performed,
• the air inlet switches to the external air position.

C - AFTER SALES OPERATIONS:

1 - Reading faults
The following faults can be read with the diagnostic tool:
FAULT DESCRIPTION TITLE
Air conditioning panel control button fault Not characterised
Coolant temperature sensor fault Value received incorrect
External temperature sensor fault Value received incorrect
Vehicle speed information fault Value received incorrect
No communication between BSI and air conditioning
Not characterised
ECU information fault
Evaporator temperature sensor fault Value received incorrect
Passenger compartment temperature sensor fault Short circuit or open circuit
Blower setting fault (*) Short circuit or open circuit
Recycling motor fault Not characterised
Distribution motor fault Open circuit
Mixing motor fault Open circuit
Blower fault Short circuit or open circuit
Passenger compartment temperature sensor rotor
Not characterised
jammed fault

(*): Reference voltage (0 - 5V) sent by the air conditioning panel to

the blower motor control module.
Note: Temporary faults are stored in the BSI.

2 - Actuator test
The following tests can be performed with the diagnostic tool:
ACTIVATION DETAILS
ASSOCIATED
TITLE (DURATION, FREQUENCY, CODING
MESSAGE
CYCLE)
Recycling motor (*) Performs 2 cycles Check 2 motor ACTRECYCLING
(1 cycle = 0 - 100% + 100 - return cycles
0%)
Distribution motor Performs 2 cycles Check 2 motor ACTDISTRIBUTION
(*) (1 cycle = 0 - 100% + 100 - return cycles
0%)
Mixing motor (*) Performs 2 cycles Check 2 motor ACTMIXING
(1 cycle = 0 - 100% + 100 - return cycles
0%)

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Display illumination Performs 2 cycles Check 2 display ACTDISPLAYS

(1 cycle = 1 illumination + 1 illumination and
extinguishing) extinguishing cycles
Lighting level Performs 2 cycles Check 2 ACTLIGHTING
(1 cycle = 1 - 16 + 1 - 16 progressive lighting
lighting levels) cycles

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ACTIVATION DETAILS
ASSOCIATED
TITLE (DURATION, FREQUENCY, CODING
MESSAGE
CYCLE)
Blower motor (**) Performs 2 cycles Check the 2 ACTBLOWER
(1 cycle = 1 progressive rise progressive rise
in blower speed + 1 and fall in blower
progressive fall in blower speed cycles
speed)

Buttons Performs 2 cycles Check 2 ACTBUTTON

(1 cycle = 1 illumination + 1 illumination and
extinguishing) extinguishing
cycles

(*): To hear the components operating, perform the actuator tests

seated inside the vehicle with the doors and windows closed.

(**): The blower motor actuator test is performed with the engine
running.

3 - Configuration

The following parameters can be configured with the diagnostic tool:

• temperature units: °C or °F,
• engine type: non HDi or HDi,
• vehicle type: vehicle commercial name (C3, etc),
• destination: EUROPE, MERCOSUR, ASIA.

4 - Reading parameters

The following parameters can be read with the diagnostic tool:

a - Sensors and blower status

TITLE (*) UNITS CODING

+VAN supply Volts (V) BATTERY VOLTAGE

Internal temperature Degrees Celsius INTER TEMPERA TURE

(°C)

Temperature setting Degrees Celsius TEMPERATURE SET

(°C)

Distribution position - DISTRIBUTION SET

Blower copy voltage (*) Volts (V) BLOWER COPY VOLTAGE

Blower voltage Volts (V) BLOWER VOLTAGE

(*) Blower copy voltage:

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complementary value of blower motor voltage compared to

supply voltage (supply voltage = blower motor voltage +
blower copy voltage).

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b - Actuator status

VALUE IN PARAMETER
TITLE (*) CODING
% STATUS
Mixing status (*) 0 - 100 - MIXFLAPSTATUS

Distribution status 0 - 100 - DISTRIBSTATUS

(*)

Recycling status 000 Recycling RECYCFLAPSTATUS

050 Movement in progress
100 External air

(*) Distribution and mixing position: value only given on fully

automatic climate control versions (RFTA version)

c - Air conditioning ECU button status

PARAMETER
TITLE CODING
STATUS
Distribution request 0: inactive DISTRIBUTIONSET
1: active

Recycling request 0: inactive RECIRCULATIONSET

1: active

De-icing and visibility request 0: inactive VISIBILITYSET

1: active

Blower - request 0: inactive BLOWERLESSSET

1: active

Blower + request 0: inactive BLOWERPLUSSET

1: active

Temperature - request 0: inactive TEMPERATURESET

1: active

Temperature + request 0: inactive TEMPERATURESET

1: active

Heated rear screen and 0: inactive HTDRRSCRNSET

exterior rear view mirror 1: active
request

Distribution request 0: inactive DISTRIBUTIONSET

1: active

AC request 0: inactive ACSETTING

1: active

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III - AIRBAGS

A - PRESENTATION

1 - Presentation of the airbag system

The system comprises the following components (depending on
version):
Airbag ECU 1

Front seat belts with pyrotechnic 2

pretensioners

Rear seat belts with pyrotechnic 0

pretensioners

Front airbags 2 (standard on all vehicles)

Driver's knee airbag 0

Curtain airbags 4 (2 per side)

Side airbags 2

Side sensor 0-2

Front seat position switch 0

Passenger's airbag deactivation key 1

2 - Airbag ECU
The airbag ECU is responsible for triggering the seat belts with
pyrotechnic pretensioners and the airbags.
The airbag ECU is located between the two front seats.

1: airbag ECU

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3 - Front airbags

The front airbags are in addition to the seat belts and are designed
to operate in the event of a large frontal impact.

Their role is to come between the vehicle's front occupant(s) and the
dashboard to cushion their forwards movement during a large frontal
impact thus limiting injuries to the head and chest.

The airbags are not fired for a small frontal impact, during a rear
impact nor if the car overturns as they would serve no purpose.

4 - Side airbags

The side airbags are designed to operate in the event of a large side
impact on the side at which the impact occurs.

The side airbags are not designed to fire for a minor side impact or
collision, during a rear or frontal collision nor if the car overturns as
they would serve no purpose.

a - Thorax type airbags

The role of the thorax side airbags is to come between the driver
or front passenger and the door panel in the area of the thorax.

Thorax side airbags are incorporated into the outer side part of
the driver's and front passenger's seats.

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b - Curtain side airbags

The role of the curtain airbags is to come between the front and
rear occupants and the side windows.

They are used to limit head injuries.

Curtain airbags are fitted in the roof lining on both sides of the
vehicle

Note: During a very severe side impact, the front airbags may be
triggered.

2 3

2: thorax side airbag

3: curtain side airbag

5 - Seat belts with pyrotechnic pretensioners and force limiter

The pretensioners are designed to tension the front seat belts so as

to hold the body of the occupants firmly against the seat, thus
increasing their effectiveness.
The seat belts are tensioned by means of a pyrotechnic cartridge.
In the event of a slight impact, only the seat belts with pyrotechnic
pretensioner may be triggered.
The force limit operates after the pretensioner and reduces the
pressure exerted by the seat belt on the occupants' chest.

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6 - Side sensors

The side sensors measure the lateral acceleration and transmit this
information to the airbag ECU.
There is one side sensor on each side of the vehicle.
The sensors and airbag ECU communicate via 2 wires in a twisted
pair.
These two wires also provide the power supply for the sensors.
The sensors send:
• the deceleration information to the airbag ECU.
• presence information which detects a connection fault between
the sensors and the airbag ECU.
When the ignition is switched on, the side sensors are fully
operational within 4 seconds.
Each sensor performs an auto-diagnostic within 500 ms and sends
presence information and their calibration reference to the airbag
ECU.

7 - Passenger's airbag deactivation

The passenger's airbag can be deactivated by means of a switch (4).

(Photo shows location for LH drive)

Deactivating the airbag allows a rear facing child's seat to be fitted.
The passenger's airbag deactivation LED informs the driver of its
operating status

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Note: The seat belt with pyrotechnic pretensioner is not deactivated

with the key.

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8 - Overall diagram

6565 6564
7

8
6575 CT00 6576
9
6
5
6570
16 10

6573 15 11 6574
14 12
13
6552 6551
6563 6562

6569

Key:
Single arrow: Wire connection
COMPONENT
CT00
6551 RH curtain airbag
6552 LH curtain airbag
6562 RH side airbag
6563 LH side airbag
6564 Airbag
6565 Airbag
6569 Passenger's airbag deactivation switch
6570 Airbag ECU
6573 LH side sensor
6574 RH side sensor
6575 Front LH seat belt with pyrotechnic pretensioner
6576 Front RH seat belt with pyrotechnic pretensioner

CONNECTION
CONNECTION
SIGNAL SIGNAL NATURE
N°
5 Triggering Current level
6 Triggering Current level
7 Triggering Current level
8 Triggering Current level
9 Triggering Current level
10 Deceleration information ANALOGUE
11 Triggering Current level
12 Triggering Current level
13 Passenger's airbag deactivation switch ALL OR NOTHING
status
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status
14 Triggering Current level
15 Triggering Current level
16 Deceleration information ANALOGUE

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B - OPERATING PRINCIPLE

1 - Airbag ECU

The airbag ECU has acceleration sensors internally and externally

(side sensors).

The airbag ECU analyses the signals it receives.

It performs calculations to determine the acceleration and direction

of the impact.

The airbag ECU decides to trigger or not to trigger the pyrotechnic

components to which it is connected.

The main functions of the airbag ECU are:

For direct occupant protection:

• to detect frontal, side and rear impacts,

• to selectively trigger pretensioners and front and side airbags

For system surveillance:

• to diagnose and store the system's configuration,

• to perform auto-diagnostics of all system components,

• to store detected faults,

• to store the impact conditions which led to the pyrotechnic

components being triggered.

For driver's information:

• to provide system fault information

• to provide passenger's airbag deactivation information

For its own operation:

• to store the power required to fire the airbag igniters in case the
power supply is cut off at the time of impact

The airbag ECU receives two power supplies:

• +ignition on

• + BODY VAN

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2 - Impact detection
The electronic accelerometer located in the ECU detects frontal
impacts and rear impacts.
A safety sensor prevents the igniters from firing if a fault occurs on
the electronic accelerometer and / or on the airbag ECU.
The two side airbag triggering sensors permanently measure the
lateral deceleration and transmit this information to the Airbag ECU.
The two side airbag sensors are operational within 4 seconds after
the key is turned to the ignition on position.

3 - Triggering the airbags

a - Principle
The accelerometer measures vehicle deceleration: when the
deceleration reference value is exceeded, an explosive disc starts
the combustion of the additional charge and then of the solid
fuel. This fuel is converted into a gas (nitrogen) and inflates the
airbags.
The airbags deflate after a few milliseconds.
b - Airbag triggering conditions.
Airbags can only be triggered when the ignition is on.
When the ignition is switched off, the igniters are deactivated
after one minute (even in the event of an impact).
c - Triggering of the front airbags
During a very severe frontal impact, the airbag ECU triggers the
front airbags.
d - Triggering of the side airbags (curtain and thorax)
Upon receiving the lateral deceleration information from the
sensors, the airbag ECU gives the order to trigger the side and
curtain airbags
e - Triggering of the seat belts with pyrotechnic pretensioners
The seat belts with pyrotechnic pretensioners trigger every time
the airbags are triggered.
In the event of a slight impact, only the seat belts with
pyrotechnic pretensioner may be triggered.

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4 - Driver's information

a - LEDs
There are three LEDs on the control panel:

LED REFERENCE DESCRIPTION

1 Passenger's airbag deactivation

2 Driver's seat belt reminder

3 Operating fault detected by the airbag ECU

b - Diagram

4730
5 0004

7 8

6569 6570 BSI

CV00

Key:
Single arrow: Wire connection
Triple arrow: Multiplex connection
COMPONENT
BSI Built-in Systems Interface
CV00 Switch module at the steering wheel
0004 Control panel
4730 Driver's seat belt switch
6569 Passenger's airbag deactivation switch
6570 Airbag ECU

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CONNECTION
CONNECT-
SIGNAL SIGNAL NATURE
ION N°
4 Driver's seat belt reminder switch status ALL OR NOTHING

Request to illuminate LEDs 1, 2, 3

5 Passenger's airbag deactivation switch BODY VAN 1
status

Control of the buzzer incorporated into the

6 COM 2000 for the seat belt reminder and/or BODY VAN 1
airbag fault

Passenger's airbag deactivation switch

7 ALL OR NOTHING
status

Passenger's airbag deactivation switch

8 COMFORT VAN
status

c - Fault in the passenger's airbag deactivation switch

If a fault occurs on the passenger's airbag deactivation switch:

• the passenger's airbags are deactivated,
• the BSI illuminates the "airbag fault" and "passenger's airbag
deactivated" LEDs on the control panel,
• a fault is stored in the airbag ECU.

5 - Additional function
In the event of an impact, the airbag ECU sends triggering
information about one or more pyrotechnic components to the BSI.
This information is contained within a frame.
The BSI uses this frame to:
• unlock the doors
• switch on the hazard warning lamps automatically
• cut off the fuel pump

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6 - Door unlocking in the event of an impact

9 10
A
6570 BSI

Key:
Single arrow: Wire connection
Triple arrow: Multiplex connection

COMPONENT
A Door locking / unlocking motor (doors and boot)

BSI Built-in Systems Interface

6570 Airbag ECU

CONNECTION
CONNECTION
SIGNAL SIGNAL NATURE
N°
Pyrotechnic component(s) triggering
9 BODY VAN 1
information

10 Unlocking control for all vehicle doors + boot ALL OR NOTHING

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7 - Automatic hazard warning lamp illumination

11 12

6570 BSI
13

C
14

0004

Key:
Single arrow: Wire connection
Triple arrow: Multiplex connection

COMPONENT
6570 Airbag ECU

BSI Built-in Systems Interface

B Indicators

C Hazard warning lamps button on the instrument panel

CONNECTION
CONNECTION
SIGNAL SIGNAL NATURE
N°
11 Pyrotechnic component(s) triggering information BODY VAN 1

12 Hazard warning lamp illumination ALL OR NOTHING

13 Hazard warning lamps button illumination COMFORT VAN

Request to illuminate the indicator LEDs on the

14 COMFORT VAN
control panel

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8 - Fuel pump cut -off

15 16 17

6570 BSI BSM 1211

Key:
Single arrow: Wire connection
Triple arrow: Multiplex connection

COMPONENT
6570 Airbag ECU

BSI Built-in Systems Interface

BSM Engine Relay Unit

1211 Fuel pump/sender unit

CONNECTION
CONNECTION
SIGNAL SIGNAL NATURE
N°
Pyrotechnic component(s) triggering
15 BODY VAN 1
information

16 Control to cut off fuel pump relay BODY VAN 1

17 Fuel pump supply cut-off ALL OR NOTHING

Note: Following an impact, the fuel pump can be reactivated by

switching the ignition off and then back on again.

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9 - Downgraded modes

a - Downgraded mode 1: Minor fault without airbag deactivation

One or more fault codes are recorded.

A response to the question from the BSI is sent in a fault

notification frame on the VAN.

All pyrotechnic components can still be triggered if required.

b - Downgraded mode 2: Fault with selective deactivation of faulty

pyrotechnic components:

Faulty pyrotechnic component is deactivated.

One or more fault codes are recorded.

A response to the question from the BSI is sent in a fault

notification frame on the VAN.

All non faulty pyrotechnic components can still be triggered if

required.

c - Downgraded mode 3: Deactivation of all pyrotechnic components

All safety components are deactivated.

A response to the question from the BSI is sent in a fault

notification frame on the VAN.

d - Downgraded mode 4: Locked mode after airbags (front or side)

have been triggered

An accident message is saved if the front or side airbags are

triggered.

The pretensioners may operate on their own or slightly before the

other components. In this case, the "accident" message is saved
but can be erased and replaced by the information about the
triggering of the other pyrotechnic components.

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e - Fault on the COMFORT VAN

It is no longer possible to transmit the passenger's airbag

deactivation information.

The control panel illuminates the airbag and passenger's airbag

deactivation LEDs.

The airbag ECU is informed of the fault by the BSI and

deactivates the passenger's airbag.

f - Fault on the BODY VAN 1

The airbag ECU deactivates the passenger's airbags.

g - Fault on the connection between the side sensors and the airbag
ECU

The airbag ECU deactivates the side airbags.

The airbag ECU informs the BSI of the fault and the BSI
illuminates the airbag fault LED on the control panel.

10 - After sales operation

a - Replacement of pyrotechnic systems

The pyrotechnic systems must be replaced every ten years from

the date of first registration and this must only be performed by
the network.

After one or more airbags have been triggered, the fired

component and the airbag ECU must be replaced.

The airbag ECU does not need to be replaced following a minor

impact during which only the seat belts with pyrotechnic
pretensioners were triggered.

Warning: Wait at least 1 minute for all the airbag firing lines to
be deactivated before working on the airbag system.

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b - Reading faults
The following faults can be read with the diagnostic tool:
• supply voltage fault (voltage too high or too low),
• deactivation LED fault,
• main LED fault,
• driver's module igniter fault (short circuit to +, open circuit,
short circuit to earth, short circuit),
• driver's knee module igniter fault (short circuit to +, open
circuit, short circuit to earth, short circuit),
• passenger's module igniter fault (short circuit to +, open
circuit, short circuit to earth, short circuit),
• LH side and LH curtain module igniters in series fault (short
circuit to +, open circuit, short circuit to earth, short circuit),
• RH side and RH curtain module igniters in series fault (short
circuit to +, open circuit, short circuit to earth, short circuit),
• front LH side sensor fault,
• front RH side sensor fault,
• passenger's airbag deactivation switch fault (short circuit to +,
open circuit, short circuit to earth, short circuit, change of
status whilst driving),
• ECU internal fault (safety sensor),
• ECU internal fault (power reserve),
• ECU fault,
• VAN fault (voltage too high or too low),
• rear impact detection fault,
• VAN interface fault,
• no communication with front LH side sensor fault,
• no communication with front RH side sensor fault,
• firing test not confirmed with the safety sensor fault,
• passenger's airbag deactivation fault,
• driver's airbag firing level 1 fault,

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• passenger's airbag firing level 1 fault,

• driver's pretensioner firing fault,
• passenger's pretensioner firing fault,
• front LH side airbag firing fault,
• front RH side airbag firing fault,
• LH curtain airbag firing fault,
• RH curtain airbag firing fault,
• driver's knee airbag firing fault,
• LH side and LH screen airbags in series firing fault,
• RH side and RH screen airbags in series firing fault,
• driver's airbag firing level 1 present but not configured fault,
• passenger's airbag firing level 1 present but not configured
fault,
• driver's pretensioner present but not configured fault,
• passenger's pretensioner present but not configured fault,
• front RH side airbag present but not configured fault,
• front LH side airbag present but not configured fault,
• RH curtain airbag present but not configured fault,
• LH curtain airbag present but not configured fault,
• driver's knee airbag present but not configured fault,
• front LH side sensor present but not configured fault,
• front RH side sensor present but not configured fault,
• LH side and LH screen airbags in series present but not
configured fault,
• RH side and RH screen airbags in series present but not
configured fault,
• configuration error fault.

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c - Reading parameters
The following parameters can be read with the diagnostic tool:
PARAMETER PARAMETER STATUS
Impact counter No impact recorded / impacts recorded

Deactivation switch status Non configured / ON / OFF / Faulty

Non configured / igniter output available

Passenger's airbag status
/ fired / faulty

Non configured / igniter output available

Driver's airbag status
/ fired / faulty

Non configured / igniter output available

Driver's knee airbag status
/ fired / faulty

Non configured / igniter output available

Front RH side airbag status
/ fired / faulty

Non configured / igniter output available

Front LH side airbag status
/ fired / faulty

Non configured / igniter output available

RH screen airbag status
/ fired / faulty

Non configured / igniter output available

LH screen airbag status
/ fired / faulty

Non configured / igniter output available

Front RH pretensioners status
/ fired / faulty

Non configured / igniter output available

Front LH pretensioners status
/ fired / faulty

Rear impact detection Not detected / Detected / faulty

d - Actuator tests

There are no actuator tests for this ECU.

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e - Configuration

DESCRIPTION PARAMETER STATUS

Front pyrotechnic seat belt Yes / No

Driver's airbag Yes / No

Passenger's airbag Yes / No

Driver's knee airbag Yes / No

Passenger's airbag deactivation switch Yes / No

Front side airbags (RH and LH) Yes / No

Curtain airbags (RH and LH) Yes / No

Front RH side sensor Yes / No

Front LH side sensor Yes / No

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