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GF82.10-P-2010A Exterior Lighting, Trailer, Function



GF82.10-P-2010A Exterior Lighting, Trailer, Function

MODEL 203
- with CODE (550) Trailer hitch
- up to model year 08/YoM 07
- with retrofitted trailer hitch according to series production configuration
MODEL 215, 220.02 /06 /07 /12 /16 /17
- with CODE (550) Trailer hitch with retrofitted trailer hitch according to series production configuration

The trailer recognition control unit (N28/1) forms the interface between the lighting system for the trailer and the exterior lights of the vehicle.

The task of the trailer recognition control unit (N28/1) is:
- To detect a connected trailer, to monitor and - in combination with the vehicle's exterior lights - to actuate the trailer's illumination device.
- To monitor the connected trailer in combination with the antitheft alarm system (ATA [EDW]) when the vehicle is parked.