GF91.40-P-0001TX Pre-Safe Function
GF91.40-P-0001TX PRE-SAFE Function
- as of 1.6.06
- except CODE (494) USA version
- except CODE (498) Japan version
- as of 1.7.06
- with CODE (494) USA version
- with CODE (498) Japan version
Description
The PRE-SAFE safety system includes a package with the following functions:
^ Reversible motorized seat belt tensioning for the driver and front passenger
^ Positioning of the front passenger by adjusting the front passenger seat (with code (242) Electrically adjustable front passenger seat with memory)
^ Automatic closing of all side windows
^ Automatic closing of the tilting/sliding roof (with code (414) Electric glass titling/sliding roof)
The PRE-SAFE safety system is activated in the event of critical drive situations, in other words in a potential accident situation. The goal is to create the most favorable conditions possible for the occupants during the expected accident by activating the functions before the actual impact.
Function requirements
^ Circuit 15 ON
^ Vehicle speed > 30 km/h
PRE-SAFE activation
The ESP control unit (N47-5) triggers the PRE-SAFE functions. To do that, the ESP control unit records and evaluates rotational speed, lateral acceleration, and longitudinal acceleration.
PRE-SAFE is activated in the event of the following critical drive situations:
PRE-SAFE longitudinal dynamics
^ Emergency stop:
- The driver hits the brake pedal as a result of a shock reaction while driving with high speed
^ Secondary brake application as a result of a panic reaction:
- The vehicle does not decelerate according to the driver's intention due to special weather conditions (ice, snow or aquaplaning). The driver depresses the brake pedal in panic down to the maximum pedal travel
^ Powerful targeted braking:
- The Brake Assist (BAS) applies powerful targeted braking
PRE-SAFE lateral dynamics
^ Severe oversteer:
- A large rear axle slip angle, which is beyond the manageable driving physics and which cannot be stabilized with the aid of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) either
^ Severe understeer:
- A large front axle slip angle that is present for a longer period of time, which is beyond the manageable driving physics and which cannot be stabilized either with the aid of the ESP
^ Critical steering movement:
- Steering movement of the driver, which is probably due to a startle reaction and can lead to instability of the vehicle. Activation does not start until after speeds of > 140 km/h have been reached. The activation characteristics become more sensible with increasing speeds
The following table illustrates, which functions are activated in the event of longitudinal dynamics or lateral dynamics.
Function
The sequence of the PRE-SAFE activities is coordinated via the so-called PRE-SAFE Master. The ESP control unit is the PRE-SAFE Master. It is connected via the Controller Area Network Bus class C (engine compartment) (CAN-C) and via the central gateway control unit (N93) to the Controller Area Network bus class B (interior) (CAN-B). The existing vehicle systems are used to realize the PRE-SAFE function.
Function when the ESP is switched off
The triggering threshold for longitudinal and lateral dynamics situations is increased, when the ESP control has been switched off manually via the ESP OFF switch (N72/1s1) in the upper control panel control unit (N72/1).
Consumer shutoff via PRE-SAFE
Upon triggering PRE-SAFE, the following consumers are switched off by the central gateway control unit through a corresponding signal via CAN-B:
^ Blower motor (A32m1)
- via the AAC [KLA] control and operating unit (N22) (without code (581) Comfort automatic air conditioning) or
- via the comfort AAC [KLA] control and operating unit (N22/7) (with code (581) Comfort automatic air conditioning)
^ Heated rear window (R1)
- via the rear SAM control unit with fuse and relay module (N10/2)
Ending the PRE-SAFE functions
PRE-SAFE is deactivated as soon as a PRE-SAFE longitudinal dynamics situation or lateral dynamics situation is no longer present.
The ESP control unit transmits a signal for shutting off the PRE-SAFE functions via CAN-C. The signal is transmitted to the involved control units via the central gateway control unit over CAN-B.
Adjustment of the front passenger seat is interrupted, when the PRE-SAFE position has not yet been reached.
Closing the side windows and the tilting/sliding roof is not aborted. The automatic closing function continues until the PRE-SAFE position has been reached.
The reversible emergency tensioning retraction is released, as soon as the vehicle acceleration has dropped below a value of approx. 3 m/s2.
In the event of an impact that is recognized by the restraint systems control unit (N2/7) all adjustments are stopped immediately.
Error messages
If a fault of the left front reversible emergency tensioning retractor (A76) or right front reversible emergency tensioning retractor (A76/1) is recognized, it is displayed in the instrument cluster (A1). Faults of other components that are part of PRE-SAFE are not displayed as PRE-SAFE faults.
