BMW 5 Series: Steering
The G30 has Electronic Power Steering (EPS) in the following different
versions:
- Standard steering 12 V
- Integral Active Steering 12 V
- Integral Active Steering 24 V
Overview of equipment specifications
The following graphic shows the installation positions of the different
system components.
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Overview of steering system types in the G30
- Electromechanical Power Steering
1a - Conventional rack geometry (standard steering)
1b - Variable rack geometry (Integral Active Steering)
- Power Control Unit (PCU) (only for 24 V steering)
- Rear axle slip angle control Integral Active Steering
- 12 V auxiliary battery (only for 24 V steering)
- Separating element (only for 24 V steering)
- 12 V battery
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
Only the basic steering is offered in some vehicle types.
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Integral Active Steering is offered as 12 V or 24 V steering depending on the
front axle load.
The following information for the voltage range of the Integral Active Steering
applies for series launch.
The values can change at any point during series production.
Vehicles
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Steering wheels
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Overview of the steering wheel versions on the G30
- Sports steering wheel with shift paddles (382 mm) standard on
all G30 models except on the M550i xDrive
- M sports steering wheel with shift paddles (373 mm) standard
on the M550i xDrive, optional on all other G30 models
The following additional functions in the steering wheel can be present as
options:
- Heated steering wheel.
- Steering wheel vibration for assistance systems such as lane departure
and lane change
warning.
- Touch detection for the traffic jam assistant function.
Steering column adjustment
Steering column is adjusted electronically.
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Concept
Most functions displayed on the Control Display
can be operated by voice commands via the
voice activation system. The system supports
you with announcements during input.
General information
Functions that can only be used when the vehicle
is stationary can only be operated via
the voic
On-board diagnosis
Feed-in point of the blow-by gases to the clean air line upstream from the
exhaust turbocharger
Non-return valve
Connection to exhaust turbocharger
Captive screws
Crankcase bleeding connection
Tank ventilation connection
Connection to clean air line
Aluminum heating pip