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Exterior Lamps And Lighting

The exterior lamps and lighting system is managed by the Body Control Module (BCM).

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FRONT EXTERIOR LAMPS AND LIGHTING 

Three range levels of headlamp units are available:

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Basic Level 

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Mid Level 

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Premium / Top Level 

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BASIC LEVEL 

With basic level headlamps, the BCM activates the function in its proxy. It is worth noting that the cornering function is performed by the BCM when the low beams are on, the steering is turned by a given angle and the vehicle speed is slower than 40 km/h (25 mph). In these conditions, the BCM activates the front fog lamp on the side towards which the steering is turned.

On mid and top level headlamps there are two Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) for managing the Static Bending Lamp (SBL) operation. The objective is to illuminate the zones which are normally not reached by the low beam headlamps.

On a bend with a radius under a given threshold, the low beam headlamp cannot appropriately cover the side zone of the road (inside the bend) even in presence of adaptive headlamps. The presence of the SBL LEDs allows illumination in this dark area better.

The LEDs are activated in the following conditions:

NOTE:

The cornering function is not available on mid and top level headlamps.

The mid level headlamp has a 25W Xenon bulb for the high beam/low beam function. The user can adjust the bulb in the vertical direction using the knob in the exterior lamp.

The top level headlamps are equipped with 35W Xenon bulbs (high beam/low beam). The top level headlamp also implements the Adaptive Front lighting System (AFLS) function managed by the AFLS module for laterally adjusting the light beam according to the steering angle.

NOTE:

The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system, if equipped, is integrated in the Smart Beam function which automatically switches from high beam to low beam when crossing the light beam of a vehicle approaching in the opposite direction. 

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The HDU control unit (on both right and left headlamps) activates the Xenon ballast.

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The DRL/side marker lamp control unit performs the following functions:

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HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT RECOVERY SOLUTIONS 

The following recovering conditions are provided in case of faults to the vertical and horizontal adjustment motors:

NOTE:

The headlamp will be locked in the current position due to LIN faults.

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FRONT AXLE LEVELING SENSOR LOCATION 

The AFLS directly detects the suspension position by means of the one front axle sensor. According to axle sensor signal, AFLS instructs (via LIN buse) the (right and left) lateral adjustment motors to laterally adjust the headlamps and change their position. The AFLS is the master while the two control units are the slave. The AFLS receives the steering angle and vehicle speed parameters via Controller Area Network (CAN) and instructs the control units which manage the (right and left) lateral movement to implement the appropriate adjustment allow the beam to follow the bend.

The functions at which the Xenon headlamps are operated are:

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When this conditions occurs, the AFLS starts performing the horizontal adjustment of the Xenon lights when the vehicle speed is: ?5 km/h

The AFLS module modifies its sensitivity level and reactivity according to vehicle speed and bend radius. The AFLS implements 4 sensitivity levels:

The four sensitivity levels of the AFLS allow the unit to calculate the right speed for turning the Xenon headlamps horizontally so as to follow the correct bending of the road without dark shadows.

The BCM instructs the DRL (right and left) control units to activate the direction indicator, DRL and SBL LEDs.

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AFLS MODULE  - To service the module. Refer to MODULE, ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFLS), REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . When the AFLS module is replaced, the diagnostic scan tool needs to be used to calibrate the AFLS. Using the scan tool, select the AFLS and then the "Misc Functions" menu. Select and start the "AFLS Calibration" routine. Follow the on-screen instruction to complete this procedure.

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1 - Left direction Indicator 6 - Right Direction Indicator
2 - Left Low Beam 7 - Right Low Beam
3 - Left High Beam 8 - Right High Beam
4 - Left DRL/Side Marker Lamp 9 - Right DRL/Side Marker Lamp
5 - Vertical Lamp socket Adjustment Motor (left headlamp) 10 - Vertical Lamp socket Adjustment Motor (right headlamp)
   
   
   
   
   
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1 - Low beam positive control 8 - NA.
2 - DRL/side Marker Lamp Positive Control 9 - Vertical Adjustment Motor Positive Control
3 - DRL/side Marker Lamp Signal 10 - NA.
4 - Direction Indicator Lamp Positive Control 11 - NA.
5 - High Beam Positive Control 12 - Vertical Adjustment Motor Signal
6 - NA. 13 - Ground
7 - NA. 14 - Ground
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1 - DRL/Side Marker Lamp LED Control Unit (left headlamp) 9 - Right Direction indicator LED Lamp
2 - DRL/Side Marker Lamp LED Control Unit (right headlamp) 10 - Right SBL LED
3 - Left Direction indicator LED Lamp 11 - Right DRL/Side Marker LED Lamp
4 - Left SBL LED 12 - D5S 25w Bulb
5 - Left DRL/Side Marker LED Lamp 13 - Shutter for High/Low Beam Changes
6 - D5S 25W Bulb 14 - Right Vertical Bulb Socket Electronic Adjustment Motor
7 - Shutter for High/Low Beam Changes 15 - Right Lamp Connector
8 - Left Vertical Bulb Socket Electronic Adjustment Motor 16 - Left Lamp Connector

In mid level headlamps there is only the DRL/side light LED control unit which receives inputs directly from the BCM, which sends current to the direction indicator, SBL and DRL/side marker lamp LEDs accordingly.

The Xenon D5S 25W bulb and the vertical adjustment motor are controlled directly by the BCM.

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1 - DRL/Side Marker Lamp LED Control Unit (left headlamp) 9 - Shutter for High/Low Beam Changes 17 - Right DRL/Side Marker LED Lamp 25 - Right Front Position Sensor
2 - Left Headlamp HDU (LHDU) 10 - AFS Adaptive Headlamp Module 18 - Xenon 35W D3S Bulb 26 - Left Rear Position Sensor
3 - Right Headlamp HDU (RHDU) 11 - Vertical Movement Module 19 - Shutter for High/Low Beam Changes 27 - Left Headlamp Connector
4 - DRL/Side Marker Lamp LED Control Unit (right headlamp) 12 - headlamp Horizontal Position Sensor (left) 20 - Adaptive Headlamp Module 28 - Right Headlamp Connector
5 - Left Direction Indicator LED Lamp 13 - Horizontal Movement Motor 21 - Vertical Movement Module Adaptive Front Lighting Module (AFLS)
6 - Left SBL LED 14 - Vertical Movement Motor 22 - Headlamp Position Sensor (left)
7 - Left DRL/Side Marker LED Lamp 15 - Right Direction indicator LED Lamp 23 - Horizontal Movement Motor
8 - Xenon 35W D3S Bulb 16 - Right SBL LED 24 - Vertical Movement Motor
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FRONT FOG LAMPS 

The front fog lights are available on all versions, except for Quadrifoglio. The fog lights are not compatible with mid or top level headlamps because of the presence of SBL LEDs. The fog lights are powered directly by the BCM.

The fog lights are adjusted manually by inserting a screwdriver or a similar tool in the hole in the bottom of the fog lights themselves.

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The fog lamp bulbs specification type is H11.

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REAR EXTERIOR LAMPS AND LIGHTING 

The rear tail lamps use LEDs only. The rear tail lamps clusters consists of a inboard part and an outboard tail lamp.

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The inboard tail lamp (1) and the outboard tail lamp (2) are secured to the vehicle by snap fittings (no screws).

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Rear exterior lamps and lighting wiring diagram 

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Pin Description
1 Tail lamp/Brake Lamp
2 Tail lamp/Brake Lamp (Diagonal LEDs)
3 Ground
4 Direction Indicator
5 NA
6 NA
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PIN DESCRIPTION
1 Tail Lamp/Brake Lamp
2 Tail Lamp/Brake Lamp (Diagonal LEDs)
3 Ground
4 NA
5 Fog Lamps (not equipped)
6 Reverse Lamp

The traditional brake pedal switch is missing from the pedal assembly. The pedal pressed signal is detected by the ESC module which detects the pressure in the braking circuit.

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HEADLAMP CONTROL SWITCH 

The headlamp control switch panel is integrated to the instrument panel on driver's side which also includes the Electronic Stop Start (ESS) (if equipped) and front Park Assistance System (PAS) sensor ON/OFF switches. The switch is connected to the BCM. The headlamp control switch panel configuration depends on the trim level of the vehicle.

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PIN Description
1 Key-ON Fused Power
2 Dashboard Backlight Control
3 NA
4 Exterior Lights Signal
5 Front Fog Lamp Signal
6 NA
7 Dimming Knob
8 ESS Switch
9 ESS Switch LED
10 NA
11 Front PAS Switch LED
12 Ground