ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

The Alfa Romeo 4C electrical/electronic system includes 8 electronic control units (in the full version), all
connected to the sensors and actuators for carrying out their main functions and control. The electronic
control units are:

Powertrain Control Module (ECM)

ABS control unit
TCT twin clutch transmission control unit.
Body Computer Control Unit (BCM
Airbag control unit
Instrument Panel control unit (IPC)
Parking sensor control unit. (PAM)
Tyre pressure sensor control unit. (TPM)

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JUNCTION UNIT.
Distribution of the electrical power supplies to the single electrical loads and devices is managed with a
junction unit placed inside the engine compartment (vehicle rear area).

FUSES
F01 70 A Body Computer control unit BCM1
F02 - Available
F03 20 A Ignition switch
F04 40 A Braking system (pump)
F05 20 A BSM braking system (valves)
F06 30 A Low speed engine cooling fan
F06 40 A Low speed engine cooling fan
F07 50 A High speed engine cooling fan
F08 30 A HVAC (Passenger compartment fan)
F08 20 A HVAC (Passenger compartment fan)
F09 5A Xenon/halogen headlight shutter
F09 10 A Main beam headlights
F10 10 A Single tone horn
F11 20 A Secondary engine system loads
F14 15 A DDCT control unit power supply
F15 15 A DDCT control unit power supply
F16 5A +15 ECM and DDCT
F17 10 A Primary engine system loads (ignition coil power supply)

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F18 5A +30 ECM, DDCT, radiator remote control switch coil
F19 7.5 A AC compressor
F20 - Available
F21 20 A Fuel pump
F22 20 A Primary engine system loads (Powertrain Control Module power supply)
F23 - Available
F24 5A +15 braking system
F30 - Available
F81 - Available
F82 30 A Headlight washer
F83 40 A DDCT pump supply
F84 5A After-run water pump
F85 - Available
F86 15 A 12 V socket / cigar lighter
F87 - Available
F88 7.5 A Door mirror defrosters

RELAY SWITCHES
T02 20 A Xenon/halogen main beam headlight shutter (Bi-LED)
T03 20 A Single tone horn
T05 20 A AC compressor
T06 30 A Low speed cooling fan
T07 50 A High speed cooling fan
T08 50 A HVAC, 12 V socket
T09 30 A Engine management system
T10 20 A Fuel pump
T14 30 A Starting enabling
T17 20 A After-run water pump
T19 20 A Door mirror defrosting
T20 30 A Starting inhibition
T30 50 A Jumper 30/87 DDCT pump supply

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BATTERY.

The battery is placed in the rear part of the vehicle, near the junction unit.

Technical specifications

Supplier Weight (kg) Nominal voltage (V) Intensity (A) Capacity (Ah)
Exide M.Marelli 12.4 ± 0.4 12 360 50

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WIRING
Vehicle wiring (separated from engine wiring) is unique, and cannot be separated from the engine
compartment junction unit.

Wiring of vehicle front area

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Wiring of dashboard and passenger compartment

Wiring of vehicle rear area

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STARTING AND RECHARGING
Vehicle starting is only possible with the brake pedal switch pressed. The brake pedal switch receives power
supply from the Body Computer (BCM) and sends the "brake pedal pressed" signal to the Body Computer
and to the engine control module (ECM).

Ignition switch

During fitting of the switch on the steering column, it must be placed at key-ON in order for pin A of the
mechanical steering lock not to interfere.

Switch wiring diagram

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Starting and recharging wiring diagram.

When the driver switches the key for starting the engine, the Powertrain Control Module (after receiving the
brake pedal pressed signal and power supply 15/54 from the switch) sends an earth signal to pin 86 of relay
T20 (starter relay). A +50 power supply is sent from the ignition switch to pin 30 of relay T20. In these
conditions, a power supply is sent from pin 87 of relay T20 to the starter.

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DIGITAL NETWORKS.
The Alfa Romeo 4C electric/electronic system includes 5 interconnected control units on a CAN-C line, and a
maximum of 6 control units on CAN-B.

The electronic control units sharing data on CAN-C are:

BCM (Body computer node)

ABS (Brake node – ABS - ESP)
TCU (Robotised transmission node - TCT)
ECM (Engine management node)
SAS (Steering Angle Sensor)

The electronic control units sharing data on CAN-B are:

IPC (Instrument panel node)

NAB (Airbag node)
TPM (Tyre Pressure Module)
NRR (Radio Receiver Node)
PAM (Parking sensor node)
VTA (Vehicle Theft Alarm – anti-theft module)

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EOBD DIAGNOSIS SOCKET
The (EOBD) diagnosis socket is located under the dashboard, next to the SET control panel of the
instrument panel menu.

Wiring diagram

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BODY COMPUTER
Body Computer DELPHI (1), is located on the passenger side vehicle platform (under the dashboard).

BCM connectors

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BCM fuses

F31 7.5 A KL15a (INT/A)

F36 15 A KL30 (+30)
F37 7.5 A KL 15 (+15) for brake switch (normally open)
F38 25 A Central locking
F43 20 A Electric windscreen/rear window washer pump
F47 20 A Driver side electric window
F48 20 A Passenger side electric window
F49 7.5 A KL15 (+15)
F50 7.5 A KL15 (+15)
F51 10 A KL15 (+15)
F53 10 A KL30 (+30)

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Functional pin out

Connector A

Pin Function
1 +30 battery

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Connector B

Pin Function
1 Horn relay switch command
3 Deadlocking/unlocking command
5 Driver side door signal repetition output for twin clutch transmission control unit
6 Negative relay switch coil command for heated mirrors
8 Front right direction indicator activation
9 Right side direction indicator activation
10 Front left direction indicator activation
11 Left side direction indicator activation
13 Right DRL activation
16 Climate control system relay switch command
18 Negative digital hazard warning light switch signal
22 Negative main beam headlight relay switch coil command
23 Negative headlight washer relay switch coil command
25 Earth for vehicle dynamic selector
26 Negative analogue signal from front/rear brake pad wear sensor
27 Positive digital stop signal (normally open)
28 Left DRL activation
29 Front left side light command
30 Front right side light command
31 Lever LED control 1 (Dynamic)
33 Negative analogue signal from brake fluid level switch
34 Positive digital stop signal (normally closed)
37 Positive outside temperature signal
39 Negative analogue windscreen wiper cam signal
42 B-CAN A (Low) for alarm system
43 B-CAN B (High) for alarm system
44 C-CAN H from braking node, automatic transmission node and engine management node

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45 C-CAN L from braking node, automatic transmission node and engine management node
46 Lever LED control 2 (Alfa Romeo Race)
51 Negative analogue driver side engine bar signal
52 Earth reference for outside temperature sensor
53 Negative digital signal from switch on passenger side front door
54 Negative digital signal from switch on driver side front door

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Connector C

Pin Function
1 Rear left direction indicator activation
3 Rear right direction indicator activation
4 Positive fuel level signal from tank
9 Front roof light timer/dimmer negative command
13 Front roof light SBWT
15 Left and right number plate light activation
16 Third brake light activation
17 Negative fuel level signal from tank
19 Negative digital signal from handbrake engaged indicator switch
24 INT for gear selector control backlighting
26 SBMT for luggage compartment light
29 INT/A for climate control system unit
30 Positive light command dependent on INT for hazard warning light control backlighting LED
31 Earth reference for RF aerial
34 B-CAN A (Low) for rear parking system control unit
35 Diagnosis feedback from right light cluster active to earth
36 Diagnosis feedback from left light cluster active to earth
37 B-CAN A (Low) for tyre pressure monitoring control unit
39 Negative signal from switch on luggage compartment
45 Reversing light activation
46 Aerial for RF receiver
47 Deadlocking and unlocking command
49 B-CAN B (High) for rear parking system control unit
50 Right brake light command
51 Left brake light command
52 B-CAN B (High) for tyre pressure monitoring control unit
53 Negative digital signal from aftermarket anti-theft device with remote control
58 Positive command dependent on INT for climate control system unit backlighting bulbs
59 Rear side light command

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Connector D

Pin Function
st
3 Windscreen wiper 1 speed relay switch contact output
4 INT for headlight washer relay switch coil
5 INT for cigar lighter backlighting
6 INT for vehicle dynamic control selector
7 INT for brake light switch (normally open)
8 INT for rear parking system management control unit
9 INT for main beam headlight relay switch coil
10 Power supply for left dipped headlight
12 +30 battery for tyre pressure monitoring control unit
14 Windscreen wiper 2nd speed relay switch contact output
15 Windscreen washer relay switch contact output
16 Door locking contact output
18 +30 for passenger side electric window / Passenger side electric window raising command
19 +30 for driver side electric window / Driver side electric window raising command
21 INT/A for dashboard junction unit
22 INT for heated mirror relay switch coil
24 INT for compressor relay switch coil
25 INT for brake pedal button (normally closed contact)
27 Power supply for right dipped headlight
28 +30 for alarm siren control unit socket
31 Door unlocking relay switch contact output

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Connector E

Pin Function
1 INT/A from ignition key
3 INT for airbag system control unit
5 INT for radio setup
7 INT for instrument panel
9 Power earth
10 Power earth
11 INT from ignition key
12 +30 for radio
14 +30 for instrument panel
20 +30 for EOBD

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Connector F

Pin Function
1 Earth reference for immobilizer
2 Immobilizer signal
3 Negative digital signal from heated mirror button
10 AC request LED command
11 Positive door status/deterrent LED command
12 Positive rear fog light on indicator LED command
16 B-CAN A (Low) for airbag system control unit
18 B-CAN A (Low) for instrument panel
19 B-CAN A (Low) for EOBD socket
20 B-CAN B (High) for instrument panel
21 B-CAN B (High) for airbag system control unit
23 B-CAN B (High) for EOBD socket
24 C-CAN H for steering angle sensor
25 C-CAN H for EOBD socket
26 C-CAN L for steering angle sensor
27 C-CAN L for EOBD socket
34 Earth reference
35 Earth reference for steering wheel controls
36 Negative analogue main beam headlight signal
37 Earth reference for central control panel on dashboard
38 Negative analogue light selector signal
39 Negative digital signal for vehicle locking/unlocking from central control panel
41 Negative analogue Cruise Control signal
42 Horn command input
43 Negative digital AC request signal
45 Negative digital rear fog light signal
49 ABS earth reference

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51 Negative analogue direction indicator signal
54 Negative analogue windscreen wiper selector signal
55 Negative analogue windscreen washer signal
56 Analogue vehicle dynamic control selector signal
60 Positive light command dependent on INT for driver side and central panel backlighting LED

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BCM Body Computer functions
The BCM Body Computer manages the following functions:

1. Immobilizer (code 2 function)

2. Fuel level
3. Comfort Enable function
4. D + signal management
5. Battery voltage acquisition
6. Engine oil temperature signal management
7. Minimum engine oil pressure.
8. Fuel consumption
9. EOBD/MIL indicator
10. Odometer
11. Cruise Control management
12. Rear lights
13. Front lights.
14. Ignition key status
15. Dimmed interior lighting
16. Direction indicators
17. Brake switch status
18. Brake lights
19. Reversing light activation
20. Interior lights
21. Central locking function
22. Defrost
23. Brake pad wear
24. Parking brake switch
25. Brake fluid level
26. Headlight washer
27. Windscreen wiper
28. Time and date management and indication
29. Horn
30. Climate control system - Compressor management
31. Vehicle speed
32. AC activation request
33. External temperature sensor management
34. Fuel Cut Off - Fire Prevention System
35. DNA selector management
36. Logistic mode

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Comfort Enable function

The BCM Comfort Enable function allows the vehicle windows to be operated through the passenger
compartment buttons. This function is obviously always active at key-ON (key at MAR-ON).
The BCM manages the Comfort Enable function even after key-OFF (key at STOP). At key-OFF, the
BCM allows the windows to be operated for max. 3 minutes. If one of the two doors is opened during the
3 minutes following the key-OFF, the function is disabled. If one of the two doors is open at key-OFF, the
function is not enabled.

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DNA selector management.
The BCM Body Computer manages the functions connected to modes that can be selected via the DNA
selector. This is also used on Giulietta and MiTo. The DNA selector is electrically connected to the Body
Computer which notifies the nodes involved of the configuration selected. According to the configurations
selected by the user through the DNA selector, each control unit involved is self-configured to use the maps
and its operating strategies.

Functional-wiring diagram

The Alfa 4C maintains the same vehicle dynamic configuration modes as the Alfa Giulietta and Alfa MiTo,
i.e.: Dynamic, Normal and All Weather. In addition, with respect to the latter vehicles, it also features a new
configuration mode: Race. The following table shows the configurations adopted by each control unit
involved according to the selected mode.

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ALFA ROMEO 4C
Selector mode ABS/ESC ENGINE TRANSMISSION
Normal Max. standard Manual → Standard
VDC; ASR → torque Automatic → Standard
Standardoperation
Q2 (TTC) Standard operation

Dynamic VDC; ASR → Less intrusive Max. standard Manual → The gear
Q2 (TTC) → optimised for use torque shifting time is
on the track minimised
Prefill Torque response (specific map)
is faster with the Automatic → The gear
same position of shifting time is
the accelerator minimised
pedal (specific map)
All weather VDC; ASR → More intrusive Standard Manual → Standard
Automatic → Standard
Torque response
the system can recognise the is more gradual torque delivery is
considerable loss of grip on with the same smoother thanks to a
slippery surfaces in order to position of the more gradual engine
reduce ASR intervention accelerator pedal torque distribution

Race VDC; ASR → deactivated Max. standard Manual → The gear

Q2 (TTC) → optimised for the torque shifting time is
track minimised
Prefill Torque response Automatic → not
is faster with the available
same position of
VDC, ASR reactivate when the
the accelerator
driver presses the brake pedal
pedal
and the VDC and ASR
activation thresholds are (torque
reached (the thresholds are distribution is
the same as for Dynamic sharper than on
mode) Dynamic)

The DNA selector has a stable position that can be identified with the Normal position. When the selector is
moved forwards (to Dynamic) or backwards (to All Weather) when it is released, it returns to the stable
position.
Normal – Dynamic passage: move the selector from the Normal position to the Dynamic position and hold it
for a few moments. The Dynamic configuration will be set when the LED lights up next to letter "D" on the
selector and on the instrument panel letter "D" of DNA lights up in red.

Normal – All Weather passage: move the selector from the Normal position to the All Weather position and
hold it for a few moments. The All Weather configuration will be set when the LED lights up next to letter "A"
on the selector and on the instrument panel letter "A" of DNA lights up in blue.

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Dynamic – Race passage: move the selector from the Normal position to the Dynamic position and hold it
for a few moments. The Race configuration will be set when the graph of the longitudinal and transversal G
accelerations is shown in the instrument panel.

Pin out

Pin Function
1 GSL2
2 GSL1
3 GSL0
4 GSL3
5 Earth reference
6 +15
7 Power earth

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Exterior lighting
The exterior lighting system uses four macro-components:
1. The steering column stalk
2. The Body computer
3. Front lights
4. Rear lights

Front exterior lights.

In the front part of the vehicle, the light cluster is not made up of a single left unit and a single right unit. In
other words, there is not a headlight made of a single piece containing side lights, dipped beam/main beam
headlights and the direction indicator. These lights are not in a single casing and are positioned on an outer
casing. The following images show a headlight with Xenon bulb as an example.

1 – Direction indicator.
2 – DRLs.
3 – Xenon light.
4 – Xenon light control unit.
5 – DRL control unit

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The Xenon gas discharge lights are optional on the vehicle. The same applies for the Bi-LED headlight. Main
beam/dipped beam halogen headlights are available as standard.
Since the headlight is not a single piece, the number of its connectors is equal to the number and type of
bulbs inside it.

Halogen headlight

1 – DRL control unit connector.

2 – Additional side light (LED)

connector.

3 – Halogen bulb connector.

main beam/dipped beam
headlight.

4 – Direction indicator connector.

Bi-LED headlight

1 – DRL control unit connector.

2 - Direction indicator connector.

3 – Bi-LED connector.

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Xenon headlight

1 – DRL control unit connector.

2 – Xenon bulb connector.

3 – Xenon control unit

connector.

4 – Direction indicator
connector.

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The following table describes all the possible types of bulb.

Component Type of bulb

Left side halogen headlight

(dipped beam/main beam headlight) H7 55W / 12V

Right side halogen headlight

(dipped beam/main beam headlight) H7 55W / 12V

Left side gas discharge system

complete with control unit, headlight and D2S 35W bulb with
relevant connecting harness gas discharge
(dipped beam/main beam headlight) triggering

Right side gas discharge system

D2S 35W bulb with
complete with control unit, headlight and
gas discharge
relevant connecting harness
triggering
(dipped beam/main beam headlight)
35 W LED module
Left side Bi-LED system complete with dipped beam headlight LED module
35 W LED module
control unit and main beam headlight LED module control unit

Right side Bi-LED module system complete with 35 W LED module

dipped beam headlight LED module control unit and main beam headlight LED 35 W LED module
module control unit

Additional side light/DRL

left side 5.8 W/12 V
(LED side light/DRL)
(LED side light/DRL control unit) 0.6 W/12 V
(LED light connecting harness)

Additional side light/DRL

right side 5.8 W/12 V
(LED side light/DRL)
(LED side light/DRL control unit) 0.6 W/12 V
(LED light connecting harness)

PY21 W/12 V bulb

Front left direction indicator

PY21 W/12 V bulb

Front right direction indicator

5 W/12 V bulb
Side left direction indicator

5 W/12 V bulb
Side right direction indicator

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Rear exterior lights

1 – Rear lights
2 – Third brake light
3 – Number plate lights
4 – Rear fog light
5 – Reversing light.

Component Type of bulb

Left side rear light cluster

LED crown
(side light LED crown)
LED crown
(brake light LED crown)
21 W bulb
(direction indicator)
Right side rear light cluster
LED crown
(side light LED crown)
LED crown
(brake light LED crown)
21 W bulb
(direction indicator)

Third additional brake light (LED lighting) 4.1 W/12 V LED

Rear fog light on driver side bumper W16W / 12 V bulb

Reversing light on passenger side bumper W16W / 12 V bulb

Additional reversing light on driver side bumper for Chilean market W16W / 12 V bulb

Additional reversing light on driver side bumper for NAFTA market W16W / 12 V bulb

Number plate light left side light W5W / 12 V bulb

Number plate light right side light W5W / 12 V bulb

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Wiring Diagram

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Key

1. Left side direction indicator.

2. Front left fog light.
3. Front left direction indicator.
4. DRL
5. Left headlight (Xenon; Bi-LED; halogen – the diagram refers to Xenon)
6. Right headlight (Xenon; Bi-LED; halogen – the diagram refers to Xenon)
7. DRL
8. Front right direction indicator.
9. Front right fog light.
10. Right side direction indicator.
11. Rear left light cluster.
12. Rear fog light
13. Third brake light.
14. Number plate lights.
15. Reversing light.
16. Rear right light cluster.

Steering column stalk

The steering column stalk may be configured differently, according to the controls present.
 Steering column stalk without cruise control lever.
 Steering column stalk with cruise control lever.
The steering column stalk is produced by Delphi.
Trip button

It is located on the right lever and allows, with the ignition key at MAR-ON, various trip menus to be
displayed as well as reset.

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Windscreen wiper/washer

It can be operated only with the ignition key turned to MAR-ON. Ring nut A can be moved to four different
positions:
With the ring nut in position ◄►, the windscreen wiper automatically adapts the operating speed to the
speed of the car and, with the windscreen wiper active, the rear window wiper activates automatically when
reverse is engaged

Exterior Lights Control

The left-hand stalk operates most of the external lights.

The ignition key has to be at MAR-ON for the exterior lights to switch on.
The instrument panel and the various dashboard controls will come on with the external lights.
The Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) switch on automatically with key at MAR-ON and ring nut A at O, while
the other bulbs and interior lighting remain off.

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Cruise Control control

This is an electronically controlled driving assistance device that allows the desired car speed to be
maintained, without having to press the accelerator pedal. This device can be used at a speed above
30 km/h on long stretches of dry, straight roads with few variations (e.g. motorways).

Activating the Device

Turn ring nut A. Activation is indicated by the warning light on the instrument panel switching on and, on
some versions, by a message on the display.
clock spring
The clock spring is illustrated in the diagram.

1 Electrical connection for airbag

2 electrical steering wheel function lead
3 Clock spring

Characteristics
The clock spring transfers the electrical signal to controls on the steering wheel (horn and other optional
controls) and connects the airbag module without risk of breakage.
The device consists of two plates and is secured to the steering column interface via its lower plate. It is built
into the steering wheel by means of fasteners on the upper plate. Inside the two plates, the leads connecting
the module and horn buttons are wound in a coil so that they can follow steering wheel movements.

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Structure of the clock spring
The clock spring includes two cables on the steering wheel side, one to connect the airbag module and one
for the connection of the steering wheel electrical functions (horn, radio controls).
A ring on the upper plate, steering wheel side, automatically prevents both plates from rotating in relation to
one another when the device is disconnected from the steering wheel. The new clock spring is equipped with
a safety key for transport, which should be removed after installation.
Operation
The connection cables for the airbag module and the various electrical functions are wound inside the two
plates so that they can follow the rotation of the steering wheel. The rotation of the upper plate is activated
by means of the fasteners inside the lock ring which engage in the seat on the steering wheel hub. In a
working position, the steering wheel presses on the ring to release it from its fasteners and thus allow both
plates to turn freely. When the steering wheel is removed the ring, thrust by a spring, stops the rotation
between the two plates. This function prevents the upper plate, no longer secured to the steering wheel, from
turning freely and unwinding or winding the coil inside the device and possibly causing it to break.
In operations that require the removal of the steering wheel and the device it is compulsory to observe the
following:
 always work with wheels aligned in a straight driving position;
 lock, for safety, the two discs with a band before removing the steering wheel interface device.
NOTE:
Should the upper plate turn in relation to the lower plate for any reason so that the exact starting position is
no longer completely certain, the clock spring MUST be replaced.

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Steering column stalk wiring diagram

Connector A

Pin Outputs Function

1 Direction indicators RH/LH direction indicators and lane change
2 Main beam headlights/flashing Off: lights off; main beam headlights
3 Lights DRL: low beams
4 N.C.
5 Windscreen wiper Off: windscreen wiper
6 Cruise Control Off, up, down, resume
7 Windscreen wiper Antipanic: off: 1st/2nd intermittent speed
8 N.C.
9 Trip Trip functions
10 Earth Body Computer earth
11 N.C.
12 N.C.

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Connectors B C D E

Connector B Connector C Connector D Connector E

Pin Function
1 N.C. E6
2 N.C. E8
3 Right side controls E1
4 Left side controls E5
5 Lighting power supply E2
6 Radio earth control E7
7 Lights and horn earth E3
8 Horn E4
9 Airbag 2 + D2
10 Airbag 2- D1
11 Airbag 1+ C2
12 Airbag 1- C1

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Interior lighting
Interior lighting is managed by the Body Computer through the following components:
1. Passenger compartment interior courtesy light ("soap" switch - L510)
2. Luggage compartment light
3. Tailgate lock switch.
4. Driver's door lock switch.
5. Passenger door switch.

When the key is turned to ON (from key-OFF to key-ON), power supplies A and B are activated.
During the whole time in which the key stays at ON, power supplies A and B (from Body Computer) are
always present.
Approximately 15 minutes after key-OFF, power supplies A and B are deactivated.

Front roof light

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The following table indicates the activation modes for interior lighting related to particular events.

Events Key status Lighting modes

Opening a door (driver or Key-OFF or key-ON 1 – Interior lights: ON
passenger) 2 – 3-minute timing activation.
3 – Interior lights: OFF
Locking of all the doors Key-OFF 1 – Interior lights: ON
2 – 10-second timing activation.
3 – Interior lights: OFF
Locking of all the doors Key-ON 1 – Interior lights: OFF
Turn the key to ON Switch from key-OFF to key-ON A) With any door open:
interior light activation is not
necessary

B) With all the doors closed

Interior lights: OFF
FPS (Fire Prevention System) KEY ON 1 – Interior lights: ON
activation 2 – 15-minute timing activation
3 – Interior lights: OFF
FPS active Switch from key-ON to key-OFF The interior lights stay ON until
the timer (15 min) has ended. The
timer starts when the FPS is
activated
FPS deactivation Key-ON Interior lights: OFF
Door locking: the doors are Key-OFF Interior lights: OFF
locked by central locking with the
RF remote control or the key
cylinder
Door unlocking (with RF remote Key-OFF 1 – Interior lights: ON
control) 2 – 10-second timing activation
3 – Interior lights: OFF
Tailgate opening Key-ON and Key-OFF Luggage compartment light: ON
Tailgate closing Key-ON and Key-OFF Luggage compartment light: OFF

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Vehicle access.
Vehicle access is allowed by the tailgate and door locking/unlocking system. This function is managed by the
Body Computer (BCM) through the following components:

1. Driver's front door lock (locking/unlocking motor; open/closed switch)

2. Front door rear side lock (locking/unlocking motor; open/closed switch)
3. Tailgate mechanical lock (open/closed switch)
4. Door opening remote control RF signal aerial.
5. Locking/unlocking button on central control panel.

Controls for locking and unlocking the front doors can be classified as follows:
External controls: locking and unlocking operations carried out with the RF remote control, or with key
cylinders
Internal controls: locking and unlocking operations carried out with the internal button on the central control
panel; vehicle speed >20 km/h lock, and locking after activation of the FPS (Fire Prevention System).

Door locking – unlocking system components

Locking/unlocking button on central control panel.

The control panel is located in the centre of the dashboard, under the radio compartment.

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Tailgate lock.

The "open door" switches inside the locks detect whether a door or the luggage compartment are open or
closed. The BCM acquires each status of the door/luggage compartment and sends the information on the
CAN.

If a locking control is requested via external or internal controls, and one or more doors are open, this control
(and all controls linked to it) is not carried out.
If the tailgate is open, the door locking operations must be carried out in any case.

My Car menu
The My Car menu is used to customise various options of the door locking/unlocking system.

Door locking with vehicle speed at 20 km/h.

the door locking function when the vehicle speed exceeds a predefined threshold (20 km/h) can be activated
or deactivated. When this function is active, the Body Computer will send the door locking control to the
locks if speed is above 20 km/h and both the front doors are closed (information sent from the door
switches).

Door locking/unlocking with button on central control panel.

When a control is received ("CentralDoorCmd") from the locking/unlocking button on the central control
panel, the BCM will check the door status and operate as follows:
• If the status of all the doors is "unlocked", (DriverDoorLockUnlockSts = unlocked and
PassengerDoorLockUnlockSts = unlocked), the BCM will command central locking of all doors;
• If the status of one or more doors is "locked", (DriverDoorLockUnlockSts = locked or
PassengerDoorLockUnlockSts = locked), the BCM will command unlocking of all doors.

The button will be disabled if the doors are closed from outside (RF remote control or key cylinder).
The button will be reactivated only after an unlocking operation, carried out from outside the vehicle (RF
remote control or key cylinder).

Door unlocking with FPS (Fire Prevention System)

Activation of the FPS can only take place with key at ON. With key at OFF the FPS is deactivated. The FPS
signal is acquired by the BCM. When the BCM receives the "FPS=active" signal, it will command door
unlocking.
With FPS active, the central locking system is disabled. To enable central locking again the FPS must be
deactivated (with the direction indicator stalk.)

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Door locking/unlocking with key without remote control.

The driver's door lock incorporates a switch that detects the position of the cylinder (pawl). The switch is
electrically connected to the BCM, which controls door locking and unlocking centrally.

Door locking/unlocking with RF remote control

Buttons C and D for door unlocking/locking are present on the remote control-key.

The remote control radiofrequency signal is detected by the Body Computer aerial.

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Wiring diagram.

Key

1 – Driver side lock.

2 – Driver side door electric window motor.
3 – Passenger side lock.
4 – Passenger side door electric window motor.
5 – Tailgate mechanical lock.
6 – Central control panel locking/unlocking button.
7 – Instrument panel.

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Electric windows.
The electric window function is managed by the BCM (5). The system components are:

1. Short drop switch in the driver side lock

2. Electric window motor with driver side integrated electronics
3. Passenger side short drop switch.
4. Electric window motor with passenger side integrated electronics.
5. BCM (Body Computer).
6. Window closing and opening buttons placed on the centre console (tunnel)

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Electric window system components

Window activation buttons

Guides and motor

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The mechanism's motor incorporates the electronics to move the window automatically or manually and for
the short drop function. The electronics of the motor do not feature the anti-pinch function; therefore
automatic movements are only possible during the window lowering stage.
Window travel during short drop is 13.5 mm ±3 mm (measured on the vehicle with battery voltage
12.5 V ± 0.5 V; outside temperature: 23°C.)
With voltage higher than 16 V, the window cannot be moved. With voltage higher than 9.5 V, the window can
still be moved.

Motor Pin Out.

Pin Description
1 Lowering travel control
2 Rising travel control
3 Negative control for manual mode
4 Bodywork earth
5 Open door switch (short drop)
6 Power supply (battery +)

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Window adjustments.
The windows can be adjusted horizontally and vertically, with two ring nuts placed on the window winder
system. The two ring nuts are next to the two window sealing (front and rear) pads. By unscrewing the two
ring nuts, the window can be moved horizontally and vertically.

Interior/exterior window inclination can also be adjusted with the window winder system, both in the front and
in the rear area. These adjustments can be carried out by turning the screws in the upper part of the two pad
guides.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL.

Wiring diagram

Key – Pin out

1. Bodywork earth. 10. N.c.
2. +30 battery 11. N.c.
3. +15 key-operated 12. N.c.
4. N.c. 13. N.c.
5. CAN-B A (low) 14. N.c.
6. CAN-B B (high) 15. SET, SET+,SET- negative signal
7. N.C. 16. N.c.
8. N.C. 17. N.c.
9. TRIP button input 18. N.c.

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Connector.

Warning lights.

A1 – Left direction indicator A8 – Right direction indicator

A2 – Low tyre pressure A9 – Main beam headlights
A3 – ESC system deactivated A10 – Side lights/dipped beam headlights
A4 – ABS failure A11 – EOBD system failure
A5 – ESC system failure/activation A12 – Passenger airbag deactivation
A6 – Parking brake engaged/brake failure A13 – Seat belts not fastened
A7 – Parking brake engaged/brake failure (USA) A14 – Airbag failure.

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DNA logic settings

The instrument panel adopts a graphic layout according to the mode chosen by the user with the DNA
selector.

Normal Mode

The image above shows the "Normal" mode display, indicated centrally in the lower section of the screen.
The odometer is located on the left side and the trip meter on the right side. The circular rev counter includes
the gear engaged indicator and the transmission mode (manual/automatic) - activated. Under this
information, the speed is displayed, and below it a space for the various functions of the trip computer
(average and instant consumption, remaining range, distance travelled, travel time, average speed) is
available. The coolant temperature indicator is on the left side of the rev counter and the time is above it. The
fuel level and the outside temperature are displayed on the right side.

All Weather Mode

The view in "All Weather" mode does not differ from the previous one in terms of content displayed, but a
shaded blue background is added in the rev counter, to make activation immediately recognisable.

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Dynamic Mode

In "Dynamic" the turbo pressure gauge is added on the left and the oil temperature indicator is added on the
right, which is useful to monitor the stress that the engine undergoes in particularly demanding conditions.

Alfa Race mode

Passing from "Dynamic" to "Alfa Race" mode, with advanced telemetry, a lateral and longitudinal
acceleration gauge is displayed on a yellow background.

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AIRBAG.
In the European version, the airbag system comprises the following components:

1 – Driver side airbag module (Dual stage)

2 – Passenger side airbag module
3 – Seat belts with dual pretensioner.
4 – Airbag control unit.
5 – Frontal impact sensors.

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In markets where provided, the following components are also present:
 Knee bag
 Side bags (inside the door panel)
 Side impact sensors (on carbon monocoque and doors).
 Seat position sensors (driver and passenger)

Operating specifications.

The airbag control unit must comply with the following requirements:
a - Communicate with the frontal impact sensors (side impact satellites only for NAFTA market);
b - Carry out the diagnosis on all its peripheral units (sensors and actuators);
c - CAN interface, in order to:
 Signal errors and faults;
 Signal the driver side seat belt status.
 Signal the passenger side seat belt status. (only for NAFTA market).
 Communicate with the diagnosis equipment.
 Detect frontal, side and rear impacts.
 Provide control signals to the explosive charges;
 Provide fuel cut-off signals (FPS function).
 Interface for the front driver buckle switch
 Interface for the front passenger buckle switch.
 Provide energy reserve (in the case of lack of power supply) to activate the front charges and write
the diagnosis data.

The airbag electronic control unit, along with the impact sensors, must be able to activate the front and side
(in markets where provided) protection systems after a crash, according to the times and modes defined in
the technical specifications of the vehicle restraint system.

The ECU must guarantee, without the need of replacement, that the single devices are activated within the
following limits:

 3 impacts with activation of the pretensioners only;

 3 total impacts (right and left side) with activation of the side bags (in markets where provided);
 1 impact with activation of the front airbags + pretensioners;
 Any other combination of the above cases, until one of the limits is reached.

If one of the limits above has not been reached yet, after restoring the system, the same control unit can be
reused by re-setting with the "RESET" procedure of the diagnosis equipment.

In the case of an impact with activation of the airbag charges, the control unit sends the "Fuel cut-off" FPS
control on CAN; with this control the Powertrain Control Module cuts off the fuel tank submerged electric
pump.

To reactivate the electric fuel pump, the procedure using the steering column stalk direction indicator lever
must be carried out. The procedure comprises two complete right and left direction indicator engagement
cycles. Each cycle comprises:

1) Lever at OFF
2) Lever upwards (right direction indicator)
3) Lever at OFF
4) Lever downwards (left direction indicator)
5) Lever at OFF.

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Wiring Diagram.

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Key.

1. Passenger side front seat belt pretensioner

2. Passenger side seat belt third point pretensioner.
3. Driver's side front seat belt pretensioner
4. Driver side seat belt third point pretensioner.
5. Passenger airbag with 3 activation stages.
6. Driver airbag with 2 activation stages.
7. Driver side seat belt buckle sensor (Hall effect)
8. Passenger side seat belt buckle sensor (Hall effect)
9. Ignition switch.
10. Fuel pump relay.
11. Fuel pump.
12. IPC instrument panel
13. Control panel (SeT, Set+; Set -).

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Functional pin out

Connector A

Pin Function
1 Earth
2 Power supply
7 B-CAN Low
8 B-CAN High
9 Signal from driver side impact sensor
10 Earth reference for driver side impact sensor
11 Earth reference for passenger side impact sensor
12 Signal from passenger side impact sensor
13 Earth reference for passenger airbag (1st stage)
14 Supply for passenger airbag (1st stage)
15 Supply for driver side airbag (1st stage)
16 Earth reference for driver side airbag (1st stage)
17 Earth reference for driver side airbag (2nd stage)
18 Supply for driver side airbag (2nd stage)
19 Supply for passenger airbag (2nd stage)
20 Earth reference for passenger airbag (2nd stage)
21 Earth reference for passenger airbag (3rd stage)
22 Supply for passenger airbag (3rd stage)
23 Supply for knee bag
24 Earth reference for knee bag

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Connector B

Pin Function
5 Passenger side seat belt pretensioner power supply
6 Earth reference for passenger side seat belt pretensioner
7 Earth reference for driver side seat belt pretensioner
8 Driver side seat belt pretensioner power supply
13 Passenger side seat belt pretensioner power supply
14 Earth reference for passenger side seat belt pretensioner
15 Earth reference for driver side seat belt pretensioner
16 Driver side seat belt pretensioner power supply
22 Common for seat belt switch, driver and passenger side
24 Power supply for driver side seat belt switch
25 Power supply for passenger side seat belt switch

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AUDIO SYSTEM
The audio system consists of the following components:
 PARROT radio
 Two tweeters
 Two speakers
 Aerial system
 Double microphone
 GPS receiver
Parrot radio

It features a 4 x 55 W MOSFET amplifier and various RCA outputs (speaker outputs). This radio is
compatible with iPod and iPhone, and can read USB drives and SD memory cards.
It is based on the Android operating system and can connect to the internet applications to localise the
vehicle position, like a GPS, or to launch internet radio. A 3.2" TFT colour display makes it easier to use. It
includes a Bluetooth module, and voice recognition to protect calls.

Technical specifications.

display 3.2" TFT colour - 262,144 colours

Displays phone information and details about music, such
as playlists and album covers.
Output power 4 x 55 W
Player CD
RCA output Outputs for pre-amplifier 6 x RCA and for subwoofer 2 x
RCA
Audio formats Mp3
Automatic muting for mobile phone Phone functions: receiving or making a call, ending or
refusing a call, adjusting volume, double call, menu,
phonebook, parameters and options, play/pause, forwards,
backwards...
Tuner FM/AM
Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.1+ EDR
Phones Automatic synchronisation of the phonebook
Synchronisation: PBAP, Sync-ML, OPP, Synchro AT,
Synchro Nokia
Automatic connection to mobile phones
Multi-user voice recognition without learning
Text-to-Speech voice synthesis
Up to 10 paired phones
Number of contacts: up to 2,000 per phone, 8,000 per
system

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Music Music search with voice recognition (artist, album)
Compatible with iPod with cable, USB, SD card
Online input for MP3 players
Virtual SuperBass effect
Parameter equalizer: 7 bands, 5 predefined pre-sets, 1 pre-
set
customizable
Audio Full duplex conversations
External adjustable double microphone

The audio system features a double microphone and a GPS receiver.

Double microphone

GPS receiver

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Phone-radio pairing procedure.

Before pairing the phone to Parrot ASTEROID, make sure that the Parrot ASTEROID device is set to be
visible to all the Bluetooth devices. For this purpose, select Preferences > Phones > Visibility and make sure
that the option is flagged. If it is not, flag it pressing the knob.

If a phone is used with Parrot ASTEROID for the first time, first of all the two devices must be paired. When
the two devices have been mutually recognised, it will not be necessary to carry out
this operation anymore. For this purpose:
1. From the phone, launch a Bluetooth device search and then select "Parrot ASTEROID".
2. The pairing procedure depends on the telephone model:
- If the phone requires the Bluetooth PIN, enter "0000".
- If Parrot ASTEROID and the phone display two codes, make sure they are identical and then confirm or
cancel.
Parrot ASTEROID will display the massage "Pairing successful".
After pairing the phone to Parrot ASTEROID, the connection between the two devices will take place
automatically each time they are close and turned on.

Note: On some phones, to enable automatic connection, it is necessary to authorise connection to Parrot
ASTEROID. For further information see the phone documents.

The phone set as favourite is the one with which Parrot ASTEROID establishes a priority connection. This
option can be useful if more than one phone already paired with Parrot ASTEROID is usually inside the
vehicle. To set a favourite phone:

1. Select Preferences > Phones > Paired devices.

2. Select the phone you want to set as favourite.
3. Flag the Favourite phone option.

Procedure for disconnecting a phone

1. Select Preferences > Phones > Paired devices.
2. Select the phone you want to disconnect.
3. Select Disconnect.

Procedure to remove a phone from the list of paired phones

1. Select Preferences > Phones > Paired devices.
2. Select the phone you want to remove.
3. Select Remove.

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Aerial.

The aerial-receiver is flexible and is located on the right side of the front part of the vehicle, behind the
bumper. The aerial signal is enhanced by an amplifier located on the front crossmember of the aluminium
chassis.

1 – Aerial
2 – Aerial amplifier.

The signals that can be received from the aerial are AM/FM1 + DAB.
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The audio system comprises two speakers and two tweeters, positioned in pairs (speaker + tweeter) on the
panels of the driver and passenger doors.

Speaker

Tweeter

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Radio output wiring.

In the front part of the radio there are the following outputs:
1. Output for Hi-Fi system (amplifier + subwoofer).
2. 4 USB ports, including 1 for GPS receiver, 1 for iPod, 1 for 3G USB and 1 for standard USB.
3. Microphone output.
4. 3.5 mm jack output.
5. Aerial output.
6. Wiring for vehicle electrical system connection.

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Functional pin out

Connector A

Pin Function
A4 Battery power supply
A7 Ignition-operated power supply
A8 Power earth
B3 Power supply for passenger side speaker and tweeter
B4 Earth reference for passenger side speaker and tweeter
B5 Power supply for driver side speaker and tweeter
B6 Earth reference for driver speaker and tweeter

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Wiring diagram.

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PARKING SENSORS.
The parking sensor system components are:
 ECU.
 4 ultrasonic sensors (located on the rear bumper).

PAM (Parking Aid Module) parking sensor control unit

The parking sensor control unit is interfaced with the instrument panel via CAN-B, in order to display the
system faults.
The control unit has the following features:

• Protection against sudden voltage changes and short-circuits

• Voltage stabilisation for the microcomputer
• Power supply for the sensors
• Interface for the sensor signal
• CAN-B:

the input data is:

 reverse signal,
 vehicle speed.

output data:
 warning signal level,
 system status,
 indication of faults and errors.

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Pin-out.

CONNECTOR A CONNECTOR B
A1 Ignition-operated power supply. B1 RH external sensor signal
A2 n.c. B2 RH internal sensor signal
A3 n.c. B3 LH internal sensor signal
A4 n.c. B4 Sensor common supply
A5 n.c. B5 LH external sensor signal
A6 CAN-B B6
A7 earth B7
A8 n.c. B8 Sensor common earth
A9 n.c.
A10 n.c.
A11 n.c.
A12 CAN-B

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Ultrasonic sensors.

The sensor is an ultrasonic device that operates as a transmitter and as an intelligent ultrasonic pulse
receiver. Pulse frequency depends on the sensor.
The emitted pulses are reflected by any obstacle located within the beam. As a result, the sensor receives
an "echo" that is amplified and converted into a digital signal. This is sent to the control unit via the same line
used for the transmission request. Measurements are timed by the control unit.
The control unit calculates the time elapsed between the signal emitted and the echo received (Time of
Flight) and then the relevant estimated distance. In addition, the system can inform the user about the
presence of a nearby obstacle with acoustic/visual signals.
Each sensor can also be used as a single receiver and make triangulation measurements between two
sensors. This technique ensures more accurate detection near small obstacles and in critical conditions.

Connector.

Pin 1 Fuel supply

Pin 2 Signal
Pin 3 Earth

Sensor technical specifications

Characteristics Values

Frequency interval 46 - 50 kHz

Minimum distance 0.25 (± 0.05) m

Maximum distance 1.5 (± 0.1) m

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If we consider a vehicle moving towards an obstacle, we define first approach distance as the distance at
which the system starts producing intermittent signals and second approach distance as the distance at
which the signal becomes continuous.

The first approach distance has a value of about 150 cm ± 10 cm from the end of the body of the vehicle and
over its whole width.
The second approach distance must be between 20 and 30 cm from the end of the body of the vehicle and
over its whole width.

Measurement times are measured by the control unit. This controls the sensors, which generate a sequence
of ultrasonic pulses.
After being reflected by an obstacle, the signal is received by the sensor, amplified, converted into a digital
signal and transmitted to the ECU in this form.
The control unit compares the incoming signal with the one sent and calculates the time elapsed between
emission and reception of the echo signal (time of flight). This value is converted into distance and is
communicated to the driver in the form of acoustic/visual signals.
The time of flight is measured by the ECU. The ECU is equipped with a counter, whose value is recorded
both at the beginning of the measurement process and when the echo signal is received. The difference
between these two values provides the time taken by the pulses to reach an obstacle and return to the ECU.
Since the sound propagation speed in air is known, it is possible to calculate the distance of an obstacle from
this difference, with a theoretical precision of about 1 cm with respect to the tolerances of pressure and air
temperature.
System operation is controlled during each measurement cycle. If the echo signal is not disturbed, the ECU
calculates the lowest time of flight from the measurements of all sensors. This is compared with the previous
measurements, to determine whether the vehicle is moving closer to or further from an obstacle. Obstacle
type and position are determined on the basis of each measurement process carried performed and the
distance between the sensors. Due to this information, actual distance is determined more precisely in
critical conditions.
Reflections at the ground are ignored, unless they have the characteristics of an obstacle.

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Wiring diagram.

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TYRE PRESSURE SENSORS (TPM).
The tyre pressure monitoring system comprises the following components:

 Tyre pressure sensor control unit.

 Tyre pressure monitoring sensors located in the valve of each wheel.

Tyre pressure sensor control unit

The TPM (Tyre Pressure Module) tyre pressure sensor control unit is located on the left side of the
crossmember of the front aluminium chassis.

The TPM control unit monitors tyre pressure with the 4 sensors, and warns the driver through the instrument
panel.

It is a control unit that can receive data about pressure/temperature via RF signals transmitted by the TPM
sensors located inside the wheels.
The unit has a CAN interface for connecting to the network and carries out the following functions:
• Receives and processes the signals of the RF data from each TPM sensor inside the wheel;
• Checks the status of the TPM sensor;
• carries out a self-diagnosis;
• stores any input information and output data in the non-volatile memory;
• sends a message about the "TPM status" to/from other nodes (IPC, BCM) on CAN;
• Carries out diagnosis functions via CAN-BUS.

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Operating conditions.

Working conditions. Functions available Notes

Key-OFF
Key-ON Pressure monitoring Tyre pressure monitoring and altitude
(+15) Sensor dynamic self-learning compensation activate at key-ON.
Sensor self-localisation Sensor dynamic self-learning and
Altitude compensation sensor self-localisation activate at
key-ON and with vehicle speed
above a given threshold.
Timing with key-OFF Coast Mode Sensor monitoring continues after
key-OFF for a given time interval
(COAST_PERIOD)

Tyre pressure monitoring.

The TPM control unit will transmit the tyre pressure statuses through the following signals "Tyre inflation
status", "Tyre pressure value" and "Tyre position".
The "Tyre inflation status" signal can take the following values:
"Normal tyre pressure"
"Tyre pressure below threshold": the value refers to any pressure value equal to or lower than the threshold
value for the front tyres and to the threshold value for the rear tyres.
The TPM receives pressure and temperature values from the sensors and sends them on the CAN.
The TPM does not update the signal values when the ignition switch is in "OFF" position.
If pressure in one of the tyres drops to a value equal to or lower than the prescribed thresholds for the front
and rear tyres, the TPM will set the "Tyre inflation status" to "Tyre pressure below threshold" and the IPC
instrument panel turns on the TPM warning light according to the specifications.
When pressure is low in one or more of the four tyres with the ignition switch at "ON", the TPM system
informs the driver with the following warnings.
FRONT LEFT TYRE BELOW INFLATION THRESHOLD
FRONT RIGHT TYRE BELOW INFLATION THRESHOLD
REAR LEFT TYRE BELOW INFLATION THRESHOLD
REAR RIGHT TYRE BELOW INFLATION THRESHOLD
- The TPM warning light in the IPC instrument panel will be lit constantly; it will remain on until the status of
the ignition switch is in position "ON" and until the tyre pressure low condition is corrected, and the message
"Tyre inflation status" sent to the TPM for all four tyres becomes "Normal tyre pressure".
- A single acoustic signal sounds once with key at "ON" for tyre low pressure values or system error.
- A "low tyre pressure" text message is displayed for at least five seconds.
When two sensors are in the following state: the first detects a "low pressure" condition and the other is in
failure condition, the failure condition has priority over the "low pressure" condition.

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If the low pressure condition is still present during the following key cycle (key at "ON"), the above is
repeated (TPM warning light, acoustic signal and text message cycle repeated)
To correct a tyre low pressure condition, the low tyre inflation pressure must be brought to a pressure higher
than or equal to the prescribed inflation pressure.

Sensor dynamic self-learning.

If one or more sensors are replaced during servicing, the new sensor with a new ID code must be learnt by
the TPM control unit. Learning can be carried out through a service procedure with the TPMs equipment
(with vehicle stationary), or with a self-learning procedure carried out by driving the vehicle at a speed above
a given threshold.

Sensor self-localisation.

The TPM control unit can re-learn the position of the 4 sensors cyclically. During the sensor position self-
learning process the control unit maintains and transmits the last sensor localisation carried out with the
relevant tyre inflation statuses and pressure values. If self-learning is successful, the TPM control unit
updates the position of the sensors and the relevant tyre inflation statuses and pressure values.

"Coast Mode" strategy

This strategy is activated in the TPM control unit when the ignition key is turned to OFF. This strategy allows
the TPM to stay in stand-by mode for a given time. If, during the time in which the TPM is in stand-by mode,
the deflation of a tyre is detected, the TPM stores the event in its memory, and warns the driver at the
following key-ON.

Altitude compensation.

The pressure values of the 4 tyres can vary slightly due to altitude. The TPM corrects the values, according
to the ambient pressure value, with a given algorithm. If the ambient pressure sensor is faulty, a default
value is considered.

TPM pin-out

1 – + Battery power supply

2 – Earth.

3 – CAN-B

4 – CAN-B

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Wiring diagram.

1 – BCM (Body Computer) 2 – TPM 3 – Wheel transmitter sensors

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