BMW 5 Series: Control units on the K-CAN4
Active Sound Design (ASD)
Active Sound Design (ASD)
The control unit for Active Sound Design generates the engine sound for output in the vehicle interior.
The engine sound is calculated according to the programmed sound specification and various parameters such as the accelerator pedal angle (driver's desired load), engine speed and torque. It is then output via the vehicle's own audio system in the passenger compartment.
Controller (CON)
Controller (CON)
On the G30 a controller with touchpad is used. On the controller with touch control box the customer can input location information for the navigation system or phone numbers and contact details as numbers and letters. In the map operation the map section for example can be moved and enlarged or reduced by finger movement.
Integrated automatic heating / air conditioning (IHKA)
Integrated automatic heating / air conditioning (IHKA)
The integrated automatic heating/air conditioning system (IHKA) is standard equipment in the G30.
Light Effect Manager (LEM)
Light Effect Manager (LEM)
The control unit LEM is responsible for controlling the following lighting systems:
- Speaker covers in the High End Bowers & Wilkins audio system.
Telematic Communication Box (TCB)
Telematic Communication Box (TCB)
The 2nd-generation Telematic Communication Box (TCB) is installed in the G30. The Telematic Communication Box (TCB) is connected directly to the roof-mounted antenna and is responsible for the following functions:
- BMW ConnectedDrive services (incl. BMW Assist with ECALL (emergency call function)) + BMW Online.
- BMW Internet using a SIM card integrated in the vehicle (P-SIM).
- Remote functions (reception and controller).
- "Speech-to-text" function in Office area.
- BMW Teleservices via P-SIM.
- WLAN hotspot via P-SIM.
Control units on the K-CAN5
Remote control receiver (FBD)
Remote control receiver
The control unit remote control receiver (FBD) is responsible for communication of the remote control services. It receives the data of the wheel electronics for the tire pressure control.
The control unit for the remote control service is not displayed by the BMW diagnosis system ISTA in the bus overview. Diagnosis is performed via the Body Domain Controller.
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Control units on the Ethernet
Active Cruise Control (ACC) Long Range Radar (LRR) sensor
Active Cruise Control ACC Long Range Radar (LRR) sensor
The control unit for active cruise control for ACC Stop & Go contains a
radar-ba
Control units on the PT-CAN
Digital Motor Electronics (DME, DME2)
Digital Motor Electronics DME and DME2
The illustration shows the DME and DME2 control units. The DME control unit
is on the left side (seen
in the direction of
Control units on the PT-CAN2
Electronic transmission control (EGS)
Electronic transmission control (EGS)
Gear selector switch (GWS)
Gear selector switch (GWS)
The gear selector switch (GWS) is used for selecting a drive positio
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Displays in the instrument
cluster
Display in the speedometer
Green marking: system is
active,
the marking indicates the
desired speed.
Orange/white marking: system
is interrupted, the marking indicates
the stored speed.
No marking: system is switched off.
Status display
The selected desired speed is
hidden after
a brief
Wireless connection
A base plate is no longer provided for any telephone system in the G30. For
this reason, the telephone
is connected to the head unit either wireless or through a USB port.
A check mark must be set for Apps if these are to be used in the vehicle via
Bluetooth when the
smartphone is coupled in the
