Shift paddle left and shift paddle right

In addition to the sequential gear selection with the selector lever, the gears can also be selected using the 2 shift paddles on the
steering wheel.
l Upshift: Pull the right shift paddle briefly
l Downshift: Pull the left shift paddle briefly

Functional description
The button signals and thereby the gearshift request are not processed in the steering column switch cluster but only conveyed.
The signals are transmitted encoded by resistance via direct lines to the Body Domain Controller (BDC). The central gateway
module (ZGM) is integrated into the Body Domain Controller (BDC). It is seen as a control unit within the control unit, as the
central gateway module (ZGM) acts as a self-sufficient control unit within the Body Domain Controller (BDC).
The electronic transmission control (EGS) receives the message through a bus signal on the PT-CAN.
If the rocker switches are used to make a shift in selector-lever position D (D stands for Drive = Automatic transmission), the
automatic gearbox switches to manual mode. If no gear is shifted within a time span of 6 seconds or there particularly high
acceleration, the automatic gearbox returns to the automatic mode.

Item Explanation Item Explanation

1 Left shift paddle: Downshift - 2 Right shift paddle: Upshift - pull briefly
pull briefly

Structure and inner electrical connection

Each shift paddle has a 2-pin plug connection. The signals are resistant-encoded.
 Item Explanation Item Explanation

1 Left shift paddle (downshift) 2 Right shift paddle (upshift)

Pin assignments

Pin Explanation

SIG Signal line (upshift or shift down)

Kl. 31 Grounding cable

Nominal values
Observe the following setpoint values for the shift paddles:

Variable Value

Voltage range 9 to 16 V

Temperature range -30 to 85 deg C

Diagnosis instructions
Failure of the component:
If a shift paddle fails, the following behaviour is to be expected:
l Fault code entry in Body Domain Controller (BDC)

Function check of the component

The diagnosis system can be used to check operation of the shift paddles.

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