System Overview: Signals

2011 Volvo C30 R-Design, AutomaticSECTION Signals

The table below summarizes the input signals to and output signals from the trailer module . The signal types are divided into directly connected signals and CAN communication. The illustration below displays the same information with the Volvo component designations.

Input signals Output signals
Directly connected:  Directly connected: 
  • Stop lamp signal from right-hand stop lamp
  • Stop lamp from Central electronic module
  • To tow hitch cable harness:
    • Right turn signal lamp
    • Left turn signal lamp
    • Stop lamp right
    • Stop lamp left
    • Parking lamps
    • Back-up lamp
    • Fog lamps
    • +12 V.
Via Controller Area Network communication:  Via Controller Area Network communication: 
  • Central electronic module .
  • Central electronic module .
  • Driver information module
  • Differential electronic module
  • Parking assistance module .
Fig 1: Identifying Signals
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