Central Electronic Module (CEM) (2006-2013): Function: Headlamps

Depending on the position of the knob in the light switch module (LSM) (3/111), the module transmits a request to the central electronic module (CEM) to switch on low beam. Central electronic module (CEM) (4/56) supplies power to the low beam directly via an output.

The level of the supply voltage to the low beam is controlled using pulse width modulation of the central electronic module (CEM). This means that the average value of the voltage level to the low beam does not exceed 13.2 V, despite the fact that the supply voltage may be higher.

To change to high beam, the left-hand control stalk (3/133) is pulled towards the steering wheel. The control area network (CAN) signal from the steering wheel module (SWM) (3/254) is transmitted to the central electronic module (CEM) which activates the high beam relay (2/63) and supplies power to the high beam. For Bi-Xenon lamps, the position of the reflector is also changed so that the Xenon lamp is on at high beam.

The central electronic module (CEM) also transmits a CAN signal to the driver information module (DIM) (5/1) to light the indicator lamp for high beam.

There is a Limp Home function which ensures that low beam still works if there is a fault in the control area network (CAN). For Bi-Xenon lamps the beam is then set to the shortest range.