2011 BMW 535xi

ELECTRICAL General Vehicle Electronics - F10

ELECTRICAL

General Vehicle Electronics - F10

INTRODUCTION
1.1. BUS DIAGRAM

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Fig. 1: F10 Bus Communication Diagram

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EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation
1 Wakeable control units
2 Control units authorized to wake up the vehicle
3 Startup node control units, for starting up and synchronizing the FlexRay bus system
ACC-SEN Active Cruise Control Sensor
ACSM Advanced Crash Safety Module
AL Active steering
AMPH Amplifier High (high fidelity amplifier)
AMPT Amplifier Top (top high fidelity amplifier)
BSD Bit-serial data interface
BCU Battery Charge Unit (for auxiliary battery)
CAS Car Access System
CIC Car Information Computer

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CIC Basic Car Information Computer Basic
CID Central Information Display
CON Controller
D-CAN Diagnosis on Controller Area Network
DDE Digital Diesel Electronics (Not for US)
DME Digital Motor Electronics
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
DVD DVD changer
EDC SHL Electronic Damper Control, rear left satellite unit
EDC SHR Electronic Damper Control, rear right satellite unit
EDC SVL Electronic Damper Control, front left satellite unit
EDC SVR Electronic Damper Control, front right satellite unit
EGS Electronic transmission control
EKPS Electronic fuel pump control
EMF Electromechanical parking brake
EPS Electronic Power Steering
Ethernet Cabled data network technology for local data networks
FD Rear display
FD2 Rear display 2
FLA High-beam assistant
FlexRay Fast, preset and fault-tolerant bus system for use in automotive applications
FRM Footwell module
FZD Roof function center
GWS Gear selector switch
HKL Luggage compartment lid lift
HSR Rear suspension slip angle control
HUD Head-Up Display
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ICM Integrated Chassis Management

IHKA Integrated automatic heating/air conditioning
JBE Junction box electronics
KAFAS Camera-based driver assistance system
K-Bus Body bus
K-CAN. Body controller area network
K-CAN2 Body controller area network 2 (500 kBit/s)
KOMBI Instrument cluster
LIN-Bus Local Interconnect Network bus
Local-CAN Local Controller Area Network
MOST Media Oriented System Transport
MOST port Media Oriented System Transport port
NVE Night Vision electronics
PDC Park Distance Control

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PMA Parking Maneuvering Assistant Control Unit
PT-CAN Powertrain CAN
PT-CAN2 Powertrain controller area network 2
OBD Diagnosis socket
RSE Rear seat entertainment system
SDARS Satellite tuner
SMBF Front passenger seat module
SMFA Seat module, driver
SWW Blind Spot Detection
SZL Steering column switch cluster
TCU Telematics Control Unit
TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System
TRSVC Control unit for reversing camera and side view
ULF-SBX Universal interface box
VDM Vertical Dynamics Management
VM Video Module
VSW Video switch
ZGM Central Gateway Module

VOLTAGE SUPPLY
The Voltage supply concept of the F10 is based on that of the F01. The components and the structure used are
largely the same.

2.1. COMPONENTS

Due to the steady increase of electrical functions for comfort, communication and safety in BMW vehicles, the
voltage supply is becoming ever more important.
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In the F10, two separate power distribution boxes with fuse blocks are installed. The front power distribution
box with fuse block is near the glove box and the rear power distribution box with fuse block is on the right-
hand side of the luggage compartment.

The front power distribution box with fuse block forms the junction box together with the junction box
electronics (JBE).

In the graphic below, you can see the layout of the most important components of the voltage supply system in
the F10.

In the F10, three main power lines (bolted to on the underbody of the vehicle) are run from the power
distribution box on the battery to the engine compartment:

 One of the main power lines runs via the positive battery terminal to the starter motor and to the
alternator.
 The second line supplies the electronics box in the engine compartment with voltage for the engine

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electronics This line is protected by a high-current fuse in the distribution box at the battery.
 The third line leads to the engine compartment power distribution box. This distribution box supplies the
electric fan with power. This line is protected by the high-current fuse in the distribution box at the
battery.

In addition, a battery cable is routed through the vehicle interior to the front power distribution box with fuse
block. This line is also protected by a high-current circuit breaker.

Depending on the model, different line cross sections are used.

The transfer points for the main power cables are located under the luggage compartment floor. The main power
lines on the underbody are laid in a protected area to prevent damage.

The electromechanical power steering is supplied with voltage differently, depending on equipment and engine.

2.2. SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM

NOTE: Wiring diagram is for representation only. For actual wiring diagram, see
SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article.

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Fig. 2: F10 Voltage Supply System Wiring Diagram

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EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation
1 Alternator
2 Starter
3 Power distribution box in engine compartment
4 Electronics box in the engine compartment
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5 Positive battery connection point

6 Digital Motor Electronics (DME)
7 Power distribution box with fuse block in front behind the glove box
8 Junction box electronics
9 Power distribution box with fuse block, rear right in the luggage compartment
10 Transfer point under the luggage compartment floor
11 Intelligent battery sensor (IBS)
12 Battery
13 Safety battery terminal (SBK)
14 Power distribution box on the battery
15 Integrated Chassis Management (ICM)
16 Central Gateway Module (ZGM)
17 Car Access System (CAS)
18 Crash safety module (ACSM)

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2.3. EPS VOLTAGE SUPPLY

The electromechanical power steering is supplied with voltage differently, depending on equipment and engine.

In the F10, electromechanical power steering is combined for the first time with the active steering planetary
gearbox with override function already familiar from the F01. As a result, the steering is implemented
completely electrically.

2.3.1. System wiring diagram

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Fig. 3: F10 Basic Steering System Wiring Diagram
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EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation
1 EPS

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2 Digital Motor Electronics (DME)

3 Junction box electronics with front power distribution box
4 Integrated Chassis Management (ICM)
5 Intelligent battery sensor (IBS)
6 Battery
7 Battery power distribution box
8 Steering column switch cluster (SZL)
9 Instrument cluster (KOMBI)
10 Central Gateway Module (ZGM)

2.3.2. EPS in conjunction with active steering

Due to the higher weight of the some engines and the higher steering forces associated with the greater front
axle load, the power of a 12V steering system is no longer sufficient. For this reason, on F10 vehicles with the
V8 engine a 24V EPS system will be installed in conjunction with the optional Integral Active Steering

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equipment.

The following table tells you when a 24V EPS is installed.

24V EPS REFERENCE

Engine EPS voltage supply
528i 12V
535i 12V
550i 24V

EPS with 12V

Since active steering demands higher forces from the electromechanical steering and due to the higher current
necessary, the voltage supply can no longer be implemented as in previous systems. If active steering is used in
a vehicle with 12V EPS, the voltage is supplied through a separate positive battery connection point.

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Fig. 4: F10 EPS With 12V And Active Steering System Wiring Diagram
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EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation
1 EPS

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2 Positive battery connection point

3 Capacitor box
4 Digital Motor Electronics (DME)
5 Junction box electronics with front power distribution box
6 Integrated Chassis Management
7 Battery power distribution box
8 Intelligent battery sensor (IBS)
9 Battery
10 Safety battery terminal (SBK)
11 Steering column switch cluster
12 Instrument cluster (KOMBI)
13 Central Gateway Module (ZGM)

EPS with 24V

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The higher weight of the V8 engines in the BMW 550i results in a higher front axle load. This in turn causes the
power required for the steering system to increase. In conjunction with the active steering, an even higher
exertion of force, and therefore an even higher current is required by the steering electrical components. This
high current made it necessary to increase the voltage supply of the EPS to 24V.

This system requires an auxiliary battery, a separator and a charging unit for the auxiliary battery. These
components are installed in the luggage compartment of the F10.

Fig. 5: Identifying F10 24V Battery, Separator, Auxiliary Battery, Battery Charge Unit (BCU) (For
Auxiliary Battery)
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EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation
1 Battery
2 Separator
3 Auxiliary battery
4 Battery Charge Unit (BCU) (for auxiliary battery)

The battery charging unit (BCU) takes over the monitoring of the state of charge and the charging of the
auxiliary battery with an 150W DC/DC converter. It monitors a cable sheathing of the 24V line (isolation) and
among various other preconditions; it also switches the relay in the separator with which the auxiliary battery is
integrated into the circuit. The EPS is supplied with 24V only after this relay has been switched (closed). In the
event of a fault, the EPS can also be operated with 12V. If there is no fault, the relay in the separator is switched
(to close the circuit) as of terminal 15.

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Fig. 6: F10 EPS With 24V And Active Steering System Wiring Diagram
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EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation
1 EPS

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2 Digital Motor Electronics (DME)

3 Junction box electronics with front power distribution box
4 Integrated Chassis Management (ICM)
5 Separator
6 Battery Charge Unit (BCU) (for auxiliary battery)
7 Rear right power distribution box
8 Auxiliary battery
9 Intelligent battery sensor (IBS)
10 Battery
11 Battery power distribution box
12 Steering column switch cluster (SZL)
13 Instrument cluster (KOMBI)
14 Central Gateway Module (ZGM)

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The 24V line is routed on the vehicle floor. It is surrounded by a cable sheathing (isolation) that is monitored by
the battery charging unit.

The following system wiring diagram details show the various switch situations and the charging of the
auxiliary battery.

Fig. 7: F10 24V EPS Wiring Diagram

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EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation
1 Battery power distribution box
2 Battery
3 Intelligent battery sensor IBS.
4 Separator (here: 24V operation)
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5 Battery Charge Unit (BCU)

6 Rear right power distribution box
7 Auxiliary battery

In 24V operation, the battery and the auxiliary battery are connected in series by the relay in the separator. As a
result, the EPS is operated with 24V.

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Fig. 8: F10 12V EPS Wiring Diagram
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EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation
1 Battery power distribution box
2 Battery
3 Intelligent battery sensor IBS.
4 Separator (here: 12V operation)
5 Battery Charge Unit (BCU)
6 Rear right power distribution box
7 Auxiliary battery

In the event of a fault or before terminal 15, the relay is open and the separator is in the 12V position. The
auxiliary battery is no longer connected in series and is no longer in the circuit.

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Fig. 9: F10 Charging Of Auxiliary Battery - Wiring Diagram

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EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation
1 Battery power distribution box
2 Battery
3 Intelligent battery sensor IBS.
4 Separator (here: 24V operation)
5 Battery Charge Unit (BCU)
6 Rear right power distribution box
7 Auxiliary battery

The auxiliary battery can be charged in 24V operation using the battery charging unit (BCU) for the auxiliary
battery. To do so, the charging unit takes the energy it uses for charging the auxiliary battery from the vehicle
electrical system via the rear right power distribution box.

The 24V line is routed on the vehicle floor and is surrounded by a cable sheathing that is monitored by the
BCU.

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Fig. 10: Identifying F10 24V Components And Line Routing
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EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation
1 Battery Charge Unit (BCU) (Charging unit for auxiliary battery)
2 Separator and auxiliary battery
3 Battery
4 EPS with active steering

CAR ACCESS SYSTEM

The Car Access System used in the F10 is the fourth generation of the control unit and the same type as in the
F01. The Comfort Access functions are completely integrated into the Car Access System.

All F10 models are equipped with "Passive Go" (drive authorization system) as standard equipment. Drive
authorization allows the driver to start the engine without actively using the ID transmitter. Due to the drive
authorization (Passive Go), the vehicle does not require any key insertion slot. The ID transmitter only needs to
be somewhere inside the passenger compartment for the engine to be started.

The ID transmitter has a battery with a service life of approximately four years.

Up to eight ID transmitters can be used for a particular vehicle.

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Fig. 11: Identifying F10 ID Transmitter

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EXPLANATION CHART

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Index Explanation
1 ID transmitter top view
2 Unlock Vehicle button
3 Lock Vehicle button
4 Tailgate unlock button
Headlight courtesy delay feature or open luggage compartment lid (automatic operation of tailgate,
5
option 316)
6 ID transmitter rear view
7 Area for ring antenna (transponder coil for emergency start)
8 Battery compartment
9 ID transmitter release button
10 ID transmitter

3.1. SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM

NOTE: Wiring diagram is for representation only. For actual wiring diagram, see
SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article.

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Fig. 12: F10 Car Access System - Wiring Diagram
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EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation

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1 Engine compartment lid contact switch

2 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
3 Central Gateway Module (ZGM)
4 Electronic transmission control (EGS)
5 Starter
6 Digital Motor Electronics (DME)
7 Integrated Chassis Management (ICM)
8 Junction box electronics (JBE) and front power distribution box
9 Luggage compartment junction box
10 Tailgate central double-locking button
11 Telematics Control Unit (TCU)
12 Interior tailgate button, A-pillar
13 Instrument cluster (KOMBI)
14 Steering column switch cluster (SZL)

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15 Central locking button/hazard warning switch
16 Brake light switch (BLS)
17 Footwell module (FRM)
18 Crash safety module (ACSM)
19 Comfort Access interior antenna
20 Remote control receiver in the diversity module DIV
21 Hotel position switch
22 Comfort Access interior antenna
23 Electric steering lock (not for US)
24 START/STOP button
25 Ring antenna (transponder coil)
26 Car Access System (CAS)
Kl. 15_1 Terminal 15 (output 1)
Kl. 15_3 Terminal 15 (output 3)
Kl. 15 WUP Terminal 15, wake-up
Term. 15N Terminal 15 after-run
Kl. 30 Terminal 30
Term. 30B Terminal 30B, switched
Kl. 50L Terminal 50 load
CAS bus. Car Access System bus
LIN-Bus Local Interconnect Network bus
K-CAN2 Body controller area network 2
PT-CAN Powertrain CAN
AS_START Start/start termination DME

3.2. FUNCTION OVERVIEW

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The Car Access System provides, among other things, the central control unit for accessing and locking the
vehicle Therefore, the Car Access System has full responsibility for central locking.

The Car Access System incorporates the following functions on the F10:

 Comfort Access
 Central locking system
 Power window regulator
 Glass sunroof
 Terminal control
 Electronic immobilizer

Other functions of the Car Access System include:

 Vehicle data storage

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 Data transmission for Conditioned Based Service (CBS)
 Checking plausibility of ID transmitter signals

The Car Access System enables or disables the execution of a number of functions. However, other control
units may be involved in the execution of the function:

 Junction box electronics

 Footwell module
 Roof function center
 Central locking system
 Power window regulator
 Glass sunroof

For the purposes of communication with other bus users in the vehicle electrical system, the Car Access System
is connected via the K-CAN2, the CAS bus and the LIN-Bus.

The Car Access System analyzes the status of the trunk lid contact switch and broadcasts it for use by the alarm
system.

The Car Access System also analyzes the status of the following buttons and initiates the central locking
function:

 Central locking system button

 Open large trunk button on the A-pillar
 Complete locking of the vehicle with the button in the underside of the open luggage compartment lid.

The Car Access System provides the power supply for the brake light switch and also analyzes its status.

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COMFORT ACCESS
Using Comfort Access, the customer can unlock and open the vehicle without active use of the ID transmitter.
Access to the vehicle can be gained from any point. It is important that the D transmitter be located in the
vehicle's immediate vicinity (approx. 1.5 m). It is sufficient to have the ID transmitter somewhere on your
person.

Comfort Access was first introduced on the E65 (03/2002). The system was then gradually introduced on
different BMW models. Comfort Access can be ordered as optional equipment (option 322) as part of ZCV
Convenience Package (which also includes 316 Power tailgate 323 Soft-close automatic doors.

The benefits of Comfort Access are:

 High level of convenience when unlocking and locking the vehicle

 Convenient and fast access to the vehicle

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 Simple engine start/stop procedure
 Maximum comfort for the driver.

Comfort Access in the F10 is based on predecessor systems and is adapted to the F10. However, the complete
function continues to be in the Car Access System, just as in the F01. That is why the F10 also has no separate
Comfort Access control unit.

The vehicle is unlocked when your hand touches the handle recess of the outer door handle and is opened when
you pull the door handle.

The vehicle can be locked simply by touching sensitive surfaces of the outer door handle.

For vehicles fitted with the Automatic Soft Close system (option 323), the drive for the Automatic Soft Close
system fully closes the vehicle door. You can then lock the vehicle again by subsequently pressing on the
sensitive surface of the outer door handle.

The ID transmitter must be located in the vehicle interior in order for the engine to be started. The engine can
now be started by pressing the START-STOP button when the brake pedal is operated and the vehicle is ready
to be driven.

4.1. SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM

NOTE: Wiring diagram is for representation only. For actual wiring diagram, see
SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article.

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Fig. 13: F10 Comfort Access System Wiring Diagram
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EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation
1 Footwell module (FRM)
2 Junction Box (JB)
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3 Front distribution box

4 Lock door contact, front-passenger side, front
5 Outside door handle electronics (TAGE), front passenger side
6 Antenna for Comfort Access, door sill, front-passenger side
7 Lock door contact, front-passenger side, rear
8 Outside door handle electronics (TAGE), rear passenger side
9 Luggage compartment junction box
10 Luggage compartment antenna, front-passenger side
11 Central locking system button
12 Antenna for Comfort Access, bumper
13 Tailgate lock
14 Luggage compartment lighting
15 Storage shelf antenna
16 Luggage compartment antenna, driver's side

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17 Outside door handle electronics (TAGE), rear driver's side
18 Lock door contact, driver's side, rear
19 Antenna for Comfort Access, door sill, driver's side
20 Outside door handle electronics (TAGE), front driver's side
21 Lock door contact, driver's side, front and locking cylinder in driver's door
22 Car Access System (CAS) with Comfort Access function (CA)
23 Antenna for Comfort Access, interior, front
24 Antenna for Comfort Access, interior, rear
K-CAN2 Body controller area network 2

4.2. FUNCTION OVERVIEW

Comfort Access is divided into the following functions:

 Access authorization (Passive Entry)

 Drive authorization (Passive Go)
 Locking authorization (Passive Exit).

ID transmitters are required for Comfort Access to function.

An ID transmitter incorporates the following:

 A battery
 Remote control function
 Transponder coil for emergency start function
 Spare key
 Receiver unit.

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The driver's door can also be unlocked and locked with the spare key.

CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM

The central locking system makes it possible to unlock or lock the vehicle. It is fitted as standard equipment and
relates to all vehicle doors, the fuel filler flap and the tailgate.

The central locking can be operated via the following components:

 ID transmitter
 Driver's-door lock barrel (door lock)
 Central locking system button
 Exterior tailgate button
 Interior tailgate button in the A-pillar
Outer door handle (outside door handle electronics with Comfort Access, option 322)

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

 Button in the underside of the open luggage compartment lid for central locking system (automatic
operation of tailgate, option 316).

The F10 has no lock in the luggage compartment lid for unlocking with the mechanical or spare key.

The central locking system in the F10 is based on previous central locking systems used in, for instance, the
E70, E90 or F01.

5.1. SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM

NOTE: Wiring diagram is for representation only. For actual wiring diagram, see
SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article.

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Fig. 14: F10 Central Locking System Wiring Diagram
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EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation
1 Footwell module (FRM)

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2 Car Access System (CAS)

3 Central locking system button 4 Junction Box (JB)
5 Front-passenger-door illuminated entry system
6 Door contact, central locking, front passenger door
7 Rear, passenger-side illuminated entry system
8 Door contact, central locking, rear passenger side
9 Rear power distribution box
10 Central locking, fuel filler flap
11 Central locking button
12 Central locking system for tailgate lock
13 Automatic Soft Close system drive for luggage compartment lid
14 Rear, driver's side central locking system
15 Rear, driver's side illuminated entry system
16 Hall sensors for lock barrel, door contact, driver's-door central locking system

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17 Driver's-door illuminated entry system
18 Hotel position switch (only vehicles in US version)
19 Antenna diversity module with antenna amplifier
20 Trunk lid button

5.2. FUNCTION OVERVIEW

The function of the central locking system is basically divided between two control units.

The Car Access System has overall control. The Car Access System is aware of the statuses of the central
locking system. Therefore it is the Car Access System which causes the unlocking, locking and central
deadlocking of the vehicle.

The junction box electronics execute the request to unlock or lock the vehicle.

It is possible to unlock and lock the vehicle actively or passively.

Active means that the vehicle can be opened after it has been unlocked by pressing the button on the ID
transmitter. The vehicle can be locked by pressing the Lock button after the doors have been closed.

NOTE: The vehicle can only be locked with the driver's door closed.

Passive locking and unlocking requires the optional Comfort Access equipment (option 322).

Passive means that the vehicle is unlocked when the outer door handle is grasped, provided the ID transmitter is
located no more than approx. 1.5 metres away from the vehicle. The locking function is triggered by pressing
on the sensitive area on the outer door handle.

AUTOMATIC SOFT CLOSE SYSTEM

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The Automatic Soft Close system (SCA) can be ordered as optional equipment (option 323) on all F10 models
as part of the ZCV Convenience Package.

The ZCV Convenience Package also includes, Power tailgate (option 316) and Comfort Access keyless entry
(option 322).

The luggage compartment lid is equipped with the Automatic Soft Close system only in conjunction with the
Power tailgate (option 316).

The Automatic Soft Close system requires the installation of suitable door locks with drives for the Automatic
Soft Close system.

The special feature of the F10's Automatic Soft Close system is that the door lock and the drive for the
Automatic Soft Close are no longer combined as a single component. The drive for the Automatic Soft Close
system is separate and controls the door lock via a Bowden cable, the same as in the F01.

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This means that the lock and the drive can be fitted separately.

With the Automatic Soft Close system, it is sufficient to press the luggage compartment lid gently into the trunk
lid lock. As soon as the locking pawl reaches the pre-locking position, the Automatic Soft Close system fully
closes the luggage compartment lid. The locking pawl is then located in the main locking position.

6.1. SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM

NOTE: Wiring diagram is for representation only. For actual wiring diagram, see
SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article.

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Fig. 15: F10 Automatic Soft Close System Wiring Diagram
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation
1 Footwell module (FRM)

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2 Junction Box (JB)

Door contact, central locking system, Hall sensor for front passenger door Automatic Soft Close
3
system
4 Front passenger door Automatic Soft Close system (SCA)
Door contact, central locking system, Hall sensor for rear passenger side Automatic Soft Close
5
system
6 Rear passenger side Automatic Soft Close system (SCA)
7 Rear power distribution box
8 Central locking, luggage compartment lid
9 Automatic Soft Close system for luggage compartment lid (only with option 316)
10 Rear driver side Automatic Soft Close system
Door contact, central locking system, Hall sensor for rear driver's side Automatic Soft Close
11
system
12 Driver's door Automatic Soft Close system (SCA)

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13 Door contact, central locking system, Hall sensor for driver's door Automatic Soft Close system

POWER WINDOWS
7.1. SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM

NOTE: Wiring diagram is for representation only. For actual wiring diagram, see
SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article.

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Fig. 16: F10 Power Windows System Wiring Diagram
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation
1 Footwell module (FRM)

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2 Car Access System (CAS)

3 Junction Box (JB)
4 Front distribution box
5 Power window motor with front right indirect anti-trap mechanism
6 Power window switch, passenger side front
7 Power window motor with indirect anti-trap mechanism, rear right
8 Power window switch, passenger side rear
9 Luggage compartment junction box
10 Aerial diversity module with antenna amplifier
11 Power window switch, driver's side rear
12 Power window motor with indirect anti-trap mechanism, rear left
13 Switch block in the driver's door
14 Power window regulator with front left indirect anti-trap mechanism
K-CAN2 Body controller area network 2

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LIN-Bus Local Interconnect Network bus
KI. 30 Terminal 30
Term. 30F Terminal 30 incorrectly switched

7.2. INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS

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Fig. 17: F10 Power Window Input/Output Communication Diagram
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation
1 Footwell module (FRM)
2 Power window motor, front doors
3 Power window motor, rear doors
4 Junction box electronics (JBE)
5 Power window switch, driver's side rear/passenger side front and rear
6 Outer door handle with Comfort Access (CA)
7 Car Access System (CAS)

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8 ID transmitter
9 Switch block in the driver's door
10 Lock with door contact
11 Driver's-door lock barrel
K-CAN. Body controller area network
LIN-Bus Local Interconnect Network bus

7.3. EXAMPLES OF SIGNAL PATHS

The following signal path examples show the paths the signal takes before the power window motors open or
close the windows. A requirement is that the Car Access System has issued the enable to operate the power
windows.

7.3.1. Driver's door switch cluster

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When the power window switch for the driver's window or front passenger's window is operated, the signal is
routed via the LIN-Bus to the footwell module. The footwell module activates the corresponding power window
motor.

The signal is routed from the driver's door switch cluster via the LIN-Bus to the footwell module when the
power window switches for the windows in the rear doors are operated. The footwell module sends the signal
via the K-CAN2 to the junction box electronics. The junction box electronics receive the signal and activate the
corresponding power window motor.

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Fig. 18: Identifying F10 Driver's Door Switch Cluster
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation
1 Button for exterior mirror adjustment
2 Mirror folding button
3 Mirror changeover switch
4 Power window regulator switch, front left
5 Power window regulator switch, front right
6 Power window regulator switch, rear left
7 Power window regulator switch, rear right
8 Safety switch

7.3.2. Power window switch, front passenger's door

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The signal is routed to the junction box electronics when the power window switch in the front passenger's door
is operated.

The junction box electronics sends the signal to the footwell module on the K-CAN2. The footwell module
activates the power window motor.

7.3.3. Power window switch, rear doors

When the power window switches in the rear doors are operated, the signal is routed to the junction box
electronics. The junction box electronics drives the power window motor.

8. Glass Sunroof

The glass sunroof is standard equipment on all F10 models. Several control units are involved in operating the
glass sunroof.

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For example, the roof function center (FZD) is linked with the Car Access System (CAS), which enables or
disables operation of the glass sunroof.

The footwell module (FRM) supplies the signal from the door contacts. The Junction Box electronics provide
the power supply for the motors via terminal 30.

The roof function center controls and monitors the motors of the glass sunroof. The function is identical to that
of the slide/tilt sunroof of the F01/F02.

Fig. 19: Identifying F10 Roof Function Center

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation
1 Glass sunroof switch
2 Indicator lamp for front passenger airbag deactivation
3 Right reading light
4 Interior light
5 Right reading light button
6 Ambient lighting
7 Interior light button
8 Ambient lighting
9 Left reading light button
10 Left reading light
11 Emergency call button

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8.1. SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM

NOTE: Wiring diagram is for representation only. For actual wiring diagram, see
SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article.

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Fig. 20: F10 Glass Sunroof System Wiring Diagram
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation
1 Hall sensors, driver's door lock barrel
2 Footwell module (FRM)
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3 Car Access System (CAS)

4 Glass sunroof motor
5 Front distribution box
6 Roof function center (FZD) with button for glass sunroof
7 Sliding trim motor
8 Aerial diversity module with antenna amplifier
K-CAN2 Body controller area network 2
LIN-Bus Local Interconnect Network bus
KI. 30 Terminal 30

ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM

The anti-theft alarm system is standard equipment on all F10 models. As on previous models, the alarm system
must be activated. When activated, the alarm monitors the whole of the vehicle interior.

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The alarm system monitors the engine compartment and the vehicle's rest position. So that nothing can be stolen
from the luggage compartment, the alarm system monitors opening of the trunk lid.

The alarm system also signals an attempt to tamper with the vehicle, e.g. cutting the supply line to the
emergency power siren.

An Ultrasonic interior movement detector is integrated in the roof function center.

The ultrasonic signal passes into the inside of vehicle through apertures in the grille of the roof function center.
The emergency power siren with tilt sensor is located near the rear wheel arch.

9.1. SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM

NOTE: Wiring diagram is for representation only. For actual wiring diagram, see
SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article.

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Fig. 21: F10 Alarm System - Wiring Diagram
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation
1 Hood contact switch
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2 Car Access System (CAS)

3 LED alarm system
4 Junction box electronics (JBE)
5 Front distribution box
6 Door contact, passenger's door
7 Door switch, passenger side, rear
8 Luggage compartment junction box
9 Emergency power siren with integrated tilt sensor (SINE)
10 Trunk lock with trunk-lid switch
11 Door switch, driver's side, rear
12 Door switch, driver's door
13 Footwell module (FRM)
14 Roof function center (FZD) with ultrasonic interior movement detector (USIS)
LIN-Bus Local Interconnect Network bus

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K-CAN2 Body controller area network 2
KI. 30 Terminal 30

The Hall sensors in the doors (6, 7, 11, 12) are monitored by the footwell module (13). As soon as the status of
a Hall sensor changes, the ultrasonic interior movement detector (14) receives that information via the K-
CAN2. If the anti-theft alarm system is activated, an alarm is triggered.

The hood contact switch (1) is monitored by the Car Access System (2). If the status changes, an alarm is
triggered in the same way.

Opening of the trunk is monitored by the junction box electronics (4). If the status of the trunk lid contact
switch (10) changes, it triggers an alarm.

AUTOMATIC TRUNK LID

The "Power Tailgate" option is offered in the F10 as part of the ZCV Convenience Package, which also includes
Comfort Access keyless entry and Soft-close automatic doors.

The automatic operation of the trunk lid improves vehicle access by enabling the luggage compartment lid to be
opened or closed automatically at the press of a button. A spindle-driven system is used in the F10 for automatic
opening or closing of the luggage compartment lid.

With Comfort Access, it is even possible to open the luggage compartment lid while the vehicle is locked.

Pressing the outer trunk lid button opens the luggage compartment lid automatically. The only requirement is
that a vehicle-specific ID transmitter must be present in the immediate vicinity of the rear end of the vehicle.
The trunk lid can also be opened by pressing the button on the ID transmitter.

An open luggage compartment lid can be closed by pressing the "close trunk lid" button.

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Fig. 22: Identifying Close Trunk Lid Button, Close And Lock Trunk Lid Button (Deadlocking)
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

EXPLANATION CHART

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Index Explanation
1 Close trunk lid button
2 Close and lock trunk lid button (deadlocking)

In connection with Comfort Access, it is now also possible to deadlock the vehicle doors from the trunk lid. The
"deadlock" button for this is located in the trunk lid.

10.1. SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM

NOTE: Wiring diagram is for representation only. For actual wiring diagram, see
SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article.

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Fig. 23: F10 Automatic Trunk Lid - Wiring Diagram
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation
1 Central gateway module (ZGM)

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2 Footwell module (FRM)

3 Trunk lid button, A-pillar
4 Car Access System (CAS)
5 Junction Box (JB)
6 Luggage compartment junction box
7 Spindle drive motor, right
8 Control unit for automatic operation of trunk (HKL)
9 Interior trunk lid button and deadlocking button
10 Exterior trunk lid button
11 Trunk lock with trunk lid contact switch and lock barrel
12 Automatic Soft Close system for trunk lid
13 Spindle drive motor, left
14 Luggage compartment lighting
15 Antenna diversity module with antenna amplifier

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K-CAN. Body controller area network
K-CAN2 Body controller area network 2
KI. 30 Terminal 30
Term. 30B Terminal 30 basic operation
LIN-Bus Local Interconnect Network bus

The radio signal from the ID transmitter is received by the rear window antenna. The remote control receiver in
the antenna diversity module (15) forwards the signal to the Car Access System (4). The Car Access System is
the master control unit for the central locking function.

Once the signal has been successfully verified, the Car Access System issues a command to activate the central
locking in the trunk lid.

The junction box electronics (5) execute the command to activate the central locking system in the trunk lid.
The junction box electronics detect the status of the trunk lid contact switch (11) for the automatic operation of
trunk lid function. The status of the trunk lid contact switch is sent via the K-CAN to the automatic operation of
trunk (8). The status is one of the triggering criteria for trunk lid operation.

The sensors (13) and (7) in the spindle drives monitor the movement of the trunk lid. If the trunk lid is blocked
while being closed, the automatic operation of trunk reverses a little if necessary to remove the obstacle.

An obstruction to luggage compartment lid movement during the opening procedure causes the trunk lid to stop
and it is not reversed.

The control unit for the automatic operation of trunk lid monitors the power consumption of the spindle drive. A
rise in current from the trunk lid being blocked results in the lid movement being stopped or reversed.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The exterior lights of the F10 are based on those of the F01.
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The F10 535i and 550i come standard equipped with bi-xenon headlights (option 522).

The F10 528i is equipped with halogen headlights as standard equipment (bi-xenon headlights option 522 is
available).

With bi-xenon headlights, the daytime running lights and the side lights are implemented using light-emitting
diodes.

The familiar light switches from the F01 is used on the F10.

The adaptive headlights are available for the F10 as optional equipment (option 524). It is installed only in
conjunction with bi-xenon headlights (option 522).

11.1. SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM

NOTE: Wiring diagram is for representation only. For actual wiring diagram, see

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SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article.

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Fig. 24: F10 Front Exterior Lights System - Wiring Diagram
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation
1 Left headlight
2 Front fog light, left
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3 Front fog light, right

4 Right headlight
5 Right auxiliary turn indicator
6 Front distribution box
7 Rear power distribution box
8 Integrated Chassis Management (ICM)
9 Rear ride height sensor (only with option 522)
10 Central Gateway Module (ZGM)
11 Left auxiliary turn indicator
12 Front ride height sensor (only with option 522)
13 Car Access System (CAS)
14 Hazard warning switch
15 Control panel, light switch
16 Footwell module (FRM)

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17 Steering column switch cluster (SZL)

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Fig. 25: F10 Rear Exterior Lights System - Wiring Diagram
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation
1 Central Gateway Module (ZGM)
2 Car Access System (CAS)
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3 Electronic transmission control (EGS) (with automatic transmission)

4 Reverse light switch (with manual transmission)
5 Rain-light-solar-condensation sensor
6 Junction Box (JB)
7 Front distribution box
8 Rear power distribution box
9 Trailer module AHM (Not for US)
10 Outer rear light cluster, right
11 Inner rear light cluster, right
12 Licence plate light
13 Inner rear light cluster, left
14 Outer rear light cluster, left
15 Filter with trap circuit
16 Additional brake light

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17 Footwell module (FRM)
18 Control panel, light switch
19 Steering column switch cluster (SZL)
20 Hazard warning switch
21 Brake light switch

11.2. FRONT LIGHTING

The structure of the front headlights can be seen in the following graphic.

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Fig. 26: Identifying F10 Front Headlight Components

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation
Turning light (option 524, only available with bi-xenon) or high beam headlight with halogen
1
headlights
2 Bi-xenon low-beam headlight/high beam headlight or low-beam headlight with halogen headlights
3 Decorative lighting (light-emitting diodes)
4 Side marker light (light-emitting diodes)
5 Turn indicator (light-emitting diodes with bi-xenon)
Parking light/daytime driving lights corona ring (light-emitting diodes, daytime driving light
6
function only with bi-xenon)
Parking light/daytime driving lights corona ring (light-emitting diodes, daytime driving light
7
function only with bi-xenon)

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11.3. REAR LIGHTING

The F10 has a two-piece rear light. The structure of the rear lights can be seen in the following graphic.

Fig. 27: Identifying F10 Rear Light Components

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation
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1 Turn signal indicator light (LEDs)

2 Reverse light
3 Brake light for Brake Force Display
4 Brake light (LEDs)
5 Reflector, side marking
6 Tail light (LEDs)

INTERIOR LIGHTING
12.1. OVERVIEW

The interior lighting of the F10 is controlled by the footwell module FRM control unit.

The footwell module is the central control unit for the interior lighting. All interior lighting outputs of the
footwell module are pulse-modulated. This ensures that the interior light functions at a constant brightness level

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in the event of voltage fluctuations. The pulse width modulation is also used for the "soft ON/soft OFF"
function.

The components for the interior light in the front roof area are integrated in the roof function center and in the
sun visors. The footwell lighting is located underneath the dashboard. The rear reading and interior lights are
supplied with voltage via the roof function center.

Fig. 28: Overview Of F10 Roof Function Center

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation
1 Glass sunroof switch
2 Indicator lamp for front passenger airbag deactivation
3 Right reading light
4 Interior light
5 Right reading light button
6 Ambient lighting
7 Interior light button
8 Ambient lighting
9 Left reading light button
10 Left reading light
11 Emergency call button

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12.2. SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM

NOTE: Wiring diagram is for representation only. For actual wiring diagram, see
SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article.

The system wiring diagram follows the description below and provides an overview of the full extent of all
possible interior light options.

The following examples describe some switching operations for the interior light.

The status of the door contact (Hall sensor) in the lock (38) changes, for example, when the door is opened with
the vehicle unlocked. The footwell module (1 evaluates the status and sends the request to switch on the interior
light.

At the same time, the door entry lighting (32) for the door that is open and the footwell lights (2, 3) are switched
on by the footwell module. The status of the door contact changes again when the vehicle door is closed The
footwell module initiates the procedure to switch off the interior light.

The luggage compartment lights and the lights in the luggage compartment lid (24, 46) are connected to the
voltage supply via terminal 30B. If one of the luggage compartment lids is opened, the status of the tailgate
contact switch changes (27). The luggage compartment lights and the luggage compartment lid light are
switched on directly via the tailgate contact switch.

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Fig. 29: F10 Interior Light System - Wiring Diagram

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Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation
1 Footwell module (FRM)
2 Footwell light, driver's side

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3 Footwell light, front passenger's side

4 Glove compartment switch
5 Glove box light
6 Junction Box (JB)
7 Door contact, front passenger side
8 Exterior door handle light, front passenger side
9 Ground lights, front passenger side
10 Inside door handle light, front passenger side
11 Door pocket lighting, front passenger side
12 Entrance lighting, front passenger side
13 Door entry lighting, front passenger side
14 Door switch, passenger side, rear
15 Exterior door handle light, passenger side, rear
16 Rear, passenger-side illuminated entry system

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17 Interior door handle light, passenger side, rear
18 Door pocket light, passenger side, rear
19 Doorway light, passenger side, rear
20 Entrance lighting, rear passenger side
21 Tailgate contact switch
22 Tailgate lock motor
23 Lock barrel, tailgate
24 Luggage compartment light in tailgate
25 Doorway light, driver's side, rear
26 Door pocket light, driver's side, rear
27 Entrance lighting, rear driver's side
28 Interior door handle light, driver's side, rear
29 Rear, driver's side illuminated entry system
30 Exterior door handle light, driver's side, rear
31 Door switch, driver's side, rear
32 Door entry lighting, front driver's side
33 Door pocket lighting, front driver's side
34 Door pocket lighting, front driver's side
35 Inside door handle light, front driver's side
36 Ground lights, front driver's side
37 Outside door handle light, front driver's side
38 Door contact, front driver's side
39 Make-up mirror light switch, front driver's side
40 Make-up mirror light, front driver's side
41 Center console storage compartment light, front
42 Make-up mirror light, front passenger side
43 Make-up mirror light switch, front passenger side
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Map pocket light, front passenger seat backrest

45 Luggage compartment junction box
46 Luggage compartment light
47 Interior/reading light unit, rear
48 Map pocket light, driver's seat backrest
49 Interior/reading light unit, front
50 Front power distribution box Kl. 30 Terminal 30
Term. 30B Terminal 30 basic operation
KI. 58g Terminal 58g
IB Interior lighting control

SEATS
The electrical connection of the front seats and the seats in the rear passenger compartment is the same as in the

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F01.

13.1. FRONT SEATS

The following front seat variants are available for the F10:

 20-way power front Comfort seats with memory (standard)

 ZAV Active vent seat package

The available ZAV Active vent seat package includes

 Multi contour seats (lumbar support)

 Front ventilated seats
 Active front seats
 Heated front seats

The front seats are largely identical to the front seats in the F07.

The following table provides an overview of the available optional equipment.

FRONT SEATS REFERENCE CHART

Seat adjustment, electrical, with Comfort seat, electrically
memory (option 459) adjustable (option 456)
Seat memory Standard Standard
Seat heating for
Option 494 Option 494
driver/passenger
Lumbar support for
Option 488 Standard
driver/passenger
Active seat for driver/front
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passenger - Option 455

Active seat ventilation, front Option 453 Option 453
Ambient light Option 4UR Option 4UR
Rear seat entertainment Option 6FG Option 6FG

13.1.1. Seat adjustment

With the maximum equipment specification, the F10 seats can be adjusted in eight directions.

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Fig. 30: Adjusting F10 Comfort Seat

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Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation
1 Head rest height adjustment
2 Back rest upper section adjustment
3 Back rest angle adjustment
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4 Forward/Back seat adjustment

5 Seat height adjustment
6 Seat angle adjustment
7 Seat depth adjustment
8 Back rest width adjustment

SEAT ADJUSTMENT OPTIONS REFERENCE CHART

Seat adjustment, electrical, with Comfort seat, electrically
Seat adjustment options
memory (option 459) adjustable (option 456)
Seat height adjustment Electrical Electrical
Forward/back seat
Electrical Electrical
adjustment
Seat angle adjustment Electrical Electrical
Backrest inclination
Electrical Electrical

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adjustment
Head restraint, height
Electrical Electrical
adjustment
Seat depth adjustment Manual* Electrical
Backrest width
- Electrical
adjustment
Upper backrest
- Electrical
adjustment

Fig. 31: Identifying F10 Switch Block For Comfort Seat Adjustment (On Seat)
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation

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1 Lumbar support adjustment

2 Back rest width adjustment
3 Back rest upper section adjustment
4 Back rest angle and head rest adjustment
5 Forward/back, seat height and angle adjustment
6 Seat depth adjustment

13.1.2. Seat heating

Seat heating can be ordered for the front seats (option 494) for the F10.

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Fig. 32: Identifying F10 Control Panel For Integrated Automatic Heating/Air Conditioning System
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation
1 Seat heating button, driver's seat
2 Seat heating button, front-passenger seat

13.1.3. Active seat ventilation

Active seat ventilation can be ordered for the front seats (option 453) for the F10.

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Fig. 33: Identifying F10 Control Panel For Integrated Automatic Heating/Air Conditioning System
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation
1 Button, active seat ventilation, driver's seat
2 Button, active seat ventilation, front-passenger seat

13.2. SEATS IN THE REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

In the F10, a seat bench with backrest in sandwich design is installed as standard, or a seat bench with through-
loading system as optional equipment (option 465).

Highlights

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 Backrest in sandwich design (only basic seat bench)
 center armrest (folding) with storage compartment and cup holder
 center head restraint, folding
 Backrests, folding 40 %, 60 % or 100 % (only with through-loading system, option 465)

The following seat equipment is possible in the rear passenger compartment.

BASIC SEAT BENCH REFERENCE CHART

Basic seat Seat bench with through-
bench loading system (option 465)
Seat heating for rear seats Option 496 Option 496
Remote control in storage compartment (with rear seat Option 6FG,
Option 6FG, option 6FH
entertainment or rear seat entertainment Professional) option 6FH
Ski bag - Standard

Seat heating can be ordered as an option (option 496).

Fig. 34: Identifying Control Panel For Automatic Rear Air-Conditioning System
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation
1 Left seat heating button
2 Right seat heating button

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMS

For the F10, 2 versions of the integrated automatic heating/air conditioning system IHKA are available.

 2-zone IHKA Climate Control (option 534)

 4-zone IHKA Climate Control (option 4NB)

The following table provides an overview of this of the 2 IHKA systems available:

IHKA SYSTEMS REFERENCE CHART

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2-zone IHKA 4-zone IHKA
Front: left/right
Temperature Left/right
Rear: left/right
Front: left/right
Air volume Left/right
Rear: shared
Front: left/right
Air distribution Left/right
Rear: shared

14.1. EQUIPMENT

IHKA SYSTEMS REFERENCE CHART

IHKA 2 IHKA 4
zones zones
Separate control of temperature, front left/right X X
Separate control of amount of air and air distribution, front left/right X X
Separate control of temperature, rear passenger compartment NA X
Independent ventilation X X
Residual heat utilization X X
Anti-misting X X
Fresh air and recirculating air filter (microfilter) X X
Ionizer to prevent condenser odors X X
Individual automatic control with 5 intensity levels X X
Solar compensation X X
Automatic air recirculation control (including combination filter(1)) X X
ALL function (driver's settings are transferred to front passenger side) X NA
ALL function (driver's settings are transferred to front passenger side and left/rear
NA X
passenger compartment)

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Separate IHKA controls in rear passenger compartment (center console) NA X

Comfort nozzle (fresh-air grille on center dashboard) with individual range of
NA X
adjustment from spot (focused) to diffuse (draught-free)
1 A solar sensor takes into account any external light and/or heat sources that affect the climate in the
passenger compartment.
(1) A combination of microfilter and carbon filter traps dust and pollen and protects the system against
unpleasant odors.

14.2. 2-ZONE IHKA

2-zone IHKA is standard equipment for all F10 models.

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Fig. 35: Identifying F10 Control Panel Of 2-Zone IHKA
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With the 2-zone IHKA you can adjust the amount of air and air distribution separately for the left and right side.

The driver's current settings for temperature, amount of air and air distribution can be transferred to the front
passenger side using the ALL button.

The system is also equipped with the automatic air recirculation control AUC. This feature blocks the fresh air
duct if there are odors or pollutants coming into the vehicle. in this situation, the interior air is then recirculated.

The rear seat passengers can only adjust the individual air flow out of the center vents. The rear temperature is
dependent on the front passenger settings and can not be adjusted separately nor independently for the rear left
and right passengers.

The function, operation and structure of the 2-zone IHKA are the same as the IHKA basic version in the F07.

14.3. 4-ZONE IHKA

The 4-zone IHKA is available as optional equipment (option 4NB) on all F10 models.

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Fig. 36: Identifying F10 Control Panels For 4-Zone IHKA
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EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation
1 Front control panel
2 Control panel in the rear passenger compartment

In the front of the vehicle, the 4-zone IHKA has the same control panel as the 2-zone IHKA.

The 4-zone IHKA has an additional control panel in the rear passenger compartment. The rear seat passengers
can use this to adjust the temperature separately for the left and right. The amount of air and air distribution can
be controlled together for the rear passenger compartment.

With the 4-zone IHKA, the driver's current settings for temperature, amount of air and air distribution can be
transferred to the front passenger side and rear passenger compartment using the ALL button.

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Fig. 37: Identifying F10 Air Ducts And Zones Of 4-Zone IHKA
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

EXPLANATION CHART
Index Explanation
1 Driver zone
2 Front passenger zone
3 Right rear passenger compartment zone
4 Left rear passenger compartment zone

The function, operation and structure of the 4-zone IHKA are the same as the IHKA High version in the
F01/F02.

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