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Body Electrical System

Description and Operation

In this manual: Body Electrical System
General Information — 15Maintenance — 7Engine Mechanical System — 84Engine Electrical System — 49Emission Control System — 22Fuel System — 95Clutch System — 28Manual Transmission — 21Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) System — 47Drive Shaft and Axle — 20Suspension System — 36Steering — 23Restraints — 39Brake System — 54Body (Interior and Exterior) — 209Body Electrical System — 254Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56
2steps
~12min
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Description

eCall: When a collision occurs or a user request is detected, the vehicle status center is notified of the call via the wireless network so that the center can provide the necessary emergency assistance.
1. Emergency Call
2. Wireless Communication Network		 3. Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP)
4. Emergency Rescue Service

eCall Function
  1. Automatic Notification Function: Detects airbag deployment signal and automatically notifies the call center of the accident.
    1. Accident occurred (condition: ignition "ON")
    2. Collision Signal: Sent from the Airbag Control Unit (ACU) to the eCall module.
    3. Call: The emergency call is made to the most appropriate Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP).
    4. Transmit MSD: After the call is connected, the Minimum Set of Data (MSD) is transmitted using in-band modem communication (technology that transmits data over the voice channel of a telephone line).
    5. Connect to a call center operator, who will then provide emergency assistance service.
  2. Manual Notification Function: The driver can manually notify the call center of the accident by pressing the SOS button.
    1. The driver decides to press the SOS button.
    2. Call: The emergency call is placed to the most appropriate PSAP.
    3. Transmit MSD: After the call is connected, the MSD is transmitted using in-band modem communication (technology that transmits data over the voice channel of a telephone line).
    4. Connect to a call center operator, who will then provide emergency assistance service.
eCall Controller Configuration Input Buttons and Indicators SOS Button: Press this button to call the call center. SOS TEST Button: Press and hold this button for 10 seconds or more to enter test mode and reset the eCall system. LED Indicator Lamp: The red and green LEDs illuminate for 3 seconds after ACC is turned on, and remain off in standby mode until the key is turned off. The red LED illuminates when a problem occurs in the eCall system. The green LED illuminates when the eCall system operates normally.

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