System overview

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION System overview
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The following graphic shows the functional networking in the hybrid drive using the example F0x, F1x.

Fig 1: Vehicle Sound Generator - Circuit Diagram
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Item Explanation
1 Dynamic stability control (DSC)
2 Electric vacuum pump
3 Brake vacuum sensor
4 Electric machine
5 Transmission oil pump
6 Auxiliary water pump
7 Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
8 Electric A/C compressor
9 Vehicle Sound Generator (VSG)
10 Reverse polarity protection
11 Jump start terminal point
12 Electric changeover valve for engine mounts
13 Digital engine electronics
14 Terminating resistor
15 Junction Box Electronics (JBE)
16 Distribution box (junction box)
17 Power distribution box, right rear
18 Body connection point
19 Battery
20 Integrated chassis management (ICM)
21 Safety battery terminal
22 Battery management electronics (SME)
23 Refrigerant shutoff valve (high-voltage battery)
24 Integrated automatic heating/air conditioning (IHKA)
25 Refrigerant shutoff valve (front)
26 Car access system (CAS)
27 Crash Safety Module (ACSM)
28 Electrical machine electronics (EME)
29 Central gateway module (ZGM)
30 Brake pedal angle sensor
RENDER: 1.0x

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