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System functions
The following graphic shows the functional networking: F25
| Item | Explanation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Front left wheel speed sensor |
| 2 | Brake pad wear sensor, front left |
| 3 | Brake fluid level switch |
| 4 | Digital engine electronics |
| 5 | EPS control unit with rotor position sensor for calculation of the steering angle |
| 6 | Power distribution box, engine compartment |
| 7 | Dynamic stability control (DSC) |
| 8 | Front right wheel speed sensor |
| 9 | Junction Box Electronics (JBE) |
| 10 | Front fuse and relay module |
| 11 | Power distribution box, rear |
| 12 | Rear right wheel speed sensor |
| 13 | Brake pad wear sensor, rear right |
| 14 | Controller |
| 15 | Center console operating facility with DTC button |
| 16 | Parking brake button |
| 17 | Integrated chassis management (ICM) |
| 18 | Electromechanical parking brake (EMF) (only F25) |
| 19 | Rear left wheel speed sensor |
| 20 | Instrument panel (KOMBI) |
| 21 | Car access system (CAS) |
| 22 | Footwell module (FRM) |
| 23 | Central gateway module (ZGM) |
| 24 | Brake light switch |
The following graphic shows the functional networking: F2x, F3x
| Item | Explanation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Front left wheel speed sensor |
| 2 | Brake pad wear sensor, front left |
| 3 | Brake fluid level switch |
| 4 | DME (Digital Engine Electronics) or DDE (Digital Diesel Electronics) |
| 5 | EPS control unit with rotor position sensor for calculation of the steering angle |
| 6 | Power distribution box, engine compartment |
| 7 | Dynamic stability control (DSC) |
| 8 | Front right wheel speed sensor |
| 9 | Junction Box Electronics (JBE) |
| 10 | Front fuse and relay module |
| 11 | Power distribution box, rear |
| 12 | Rear right wheel speed sensor |
| 13 | Brake pad wear sensor, rear right |
| 14 | Controller |
| 15 | Center console operating facility with DTC button |
| 16 | Parking brake button |
| 17 | Integrated chassis management (ICM) |
| 18 | Electromechanical parking brake (EMF) |
| 19 | Rear left wheel speed sensor |
| 20 | Instrument panel (KOMBI) |
| 21 | Car access system (CAS) |
| 22 | Footwell module (FRM) |
| 23 | Central gateway module (ZGM) |
| 24 | Brake light switch |
The following system functions are described for the DSC:
- DTC: Dynamic Traction Control
- Brake standby through application at an early stage of the brake pads when required
- Dry braking of the brake discs on wet roads
- Fading compensation
- Drive-off assistant
- Cruise control (calculated in the ICM) with braking function
- ABS: Antilock braking system
- EBV: Electronic brake force distribution
- CBC: Cornering brake control
- MSR: Engine drag torque control
- ASC: Automatic Stability Control
- DSC: Dynamic Stability Control
- DBC: Dynamic Braking Control
- HDC: Hill Descent Control
- xDrive: Four-wheel drive
- Performance Control
- ADB-X: Automatic differential brake on all-wheel drive vehicles
- Automatic Hold
- Dynamic emergency braking
- Trailer Stability Control
The following additional functions that do not belong to driving dynamics control are integrated:
- RPA: Run Flat Indicator
- CBS: Condition Based Service (only scope of maintenance work for brake pad wear)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.