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Fog/Driving Lamp: Description and Operation

FRONT FOG LAMP SYSTEM

System Diagram






System Description

OUTLINE
- Front fog lamp is integrated into the front combination lamp.
- Front fog lamp is controlled by combination switch reading function and front fog lamp control function of BCM, and relay control function of IPDM E/R.

NOTE: For Canada models, the front fog lamp is turned ON as the daytime running light.

FRONT FOG LAMP OPERATION
- BCM detects the combination switch condition by the combination switch reading function.
- BCM transmits the front fog lamp request signal to IPDM E/R with CAN communication according to the front fog lamp ON condition.

Front fog lamp ON condition
- Front fog lamp switch ON with the headlamp ON (except for the high beam ON)
- IPDM E/R turns the integrated front fog lamp relay ON, and turns the front fog lamp ON according to the front fog lamp request signal.

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