Name ___________________

Skill Module Number: 7-1

Subject: Distronic

Objective:

At the conclusion of this module, you will be able to:

Know when to adapt the Distronic control module
Know when to adapt the Distronic radar sensor
Locate the work instructions to adapt the Distronic radar sensor
Understand the inputs and outputs of the Distronic contol module

Vehicle and tools required:

MY2003 W211 chassis or SDS simulation
SDS equipment
WIS

Required material:

None

Instructions:

1. Follow the instructions and answer the questions.

2. Ask your instructor if assistance is needed.
3. Stop at Instructor checkpoints for sign-off.

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Distronic:

1. Using SDS, enter into DTR > Control unit adaptations. When must the control
unit be adapted?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
2. While in DTR, select, Complete list of guided tests > Check adjustment of
component B29 (DTR radar sensor). When must the adjustment of component
B29 be checked?
a.
b.
c.
3. What is the work instruction document number to adjust component B29?

4. Using WIS, select the work instruction from question 3. Can component B29 be
adjusted on a level floor or must the vehicle be driven on to an alignment rack?

5. Using WIS answer the following questions, locate document GF30.30-P-0002KA.

What is the speed range in which Distronic can be used?
6. The Distronic control module calculates the distance required and can activate the
following over CAN:
a.
b.
c.
7. The radar distance measuring range is up to
8. The number of radar beams is ?
9. What is the function of the Distronic distance potentiometer (S46/8R1)?

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10. Using WIS, locate the document GF30.30-P-0002-02T. Is the Distronic control
module on CAN B or CAN C? (Circle answer)
11. List the control units that input signals via CAN to N 63/1.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
12. List the control units that N63/1 outputs signals to.
a.
b.
c.
13. What vehicle data is used to detect objects?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Perform a short test on your vehicle, erase all DTCs and then repeat the short test to
insure there arent any permanent faults. Show your instructor the results of your
short test.

Instructor check point ______________

If you have noticed any parts that need to be replaced on this vehicle, please inform
your instructor now.

Instructor check point ______________

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