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CAS control unit

The CAS control unit is the master control unit for the systems listed above. The CAS control unit is the interface to the START-STOP unit with a fixture for the remote control. The electric steering lock is also activated by the CAS control unit. The CAS control unit is directly connected to the K-CAN (body controller area network). The electric steering lock is connected to the CAS through the body bus.

Fig 1: CAS Control Unit - Circuit Diagram
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Item Explanation
1 Central locking drive, driver's door
2 Central locking drive, door on the front passengers side
3 Junction Box Electronics (JBE)
4 Central locking drive engine, tailgate
5 Button in passenger's side outer door handle
6 Control unit for Comfort Access
7 Remote control receiver in inside mirror
8 Footwell module (FRM)
9 Electric steering lock
10 Driver's side outer door handle with button
11 START-STOP unit with START-STOP button and fixture for remote key
12 Car access system (CAS)

The fourth generation electronic immobilizer is integrated in the Car Access System.

The START-STOP unit is connected via a 14-pin plug connection to the CAS control unit. The START-STOP button and the remote key fixture are integrated in the START-STOP unit.