BMW 7 Series: Driver Assistance Functions
Depending on the equipment specification, two driver assistance functions
that act on the longitudinal dynamics
of the vehicle can be integrated in the ICM control unit:
- Cruise control with braking function (Dynamic Cruise Control, DCC) and
- Active cruise control with stop&go function (ACC Stop&Go).
The Adaptive Brake Assistant function is included in the same equipment
package as ACC Stop&Go.
The ACC Stop&Go function has been integrated into the ICM control unit in the
F01/F02. This dispenses with the need for a separate LDM control unit. The DCC
function that is calculated in the Dynamic Stability Control
in the E70, for example, has been accommodated in the ICM control unit of the
F01/F02.
Fig. 26: Input/Output Signal Diagram - Driver Assistance Systems -
Longitudinal Dynamics
INDEX REFERENCE CHART
- Short range radar sensors (SRR)
- Long range radar sensors (LRR)
- Footwell module
- Control panel for driver assistance functions
- Steering column switch cluster
- Control panel for DCC or ACC Stop&Go on multifunction
steering wheel
- Integrated Chassis Management
- Drive
- Dynamic Stability Control
- Instrument cluster
- "DCC" function
- "ACC Stop&Go and Adaptive Brake Assistant"
functions
The ICM control unit performs an additional important function for the Lane
Departure Warning and Active
Blind Spot Detection driver assistance systems. As both systems warn the driver
via a vibration in the steering
wheel, a coordinator function is required. This is integrated in the ICM control
unit.
The ICM control unit generates a reference value for the vibration based on the
warning requirements for the
lane departure warning (KAFAS control unit) and the lane change warning (SWW
sensor). The amplitude of
the vibration varies depending on what triggered the warning.
The reference value is transmitted to the steering column switching cluster via
the FlexRay bus system then put
into effect via the steering wheel module (LRE) or the vibration actuator in the
steering wheel.
The Input/Output graphic below is intended as an overview only.
Fig. 27: Input/Output Signal Diagram - Coordination Of Steering Wheel
Vibration
INDEX REFERENCE CHART
- Radar sensor, lane change warning
- KAFAS control unit
- Camera for lane departure warning
- Footwell module
- Control panel for driver assistance functions
- Integrated Chassis Management
- Steering column switch cluster
- Steering wheel electronics (LRE) and vibration
actuator in steering wheel
- Lane change warning display in door mirror
- Instrument cluster
- Coordination function for steering wheel vibration
READ NEXT:
History
Control elements are already installed in a number of BMW vehicles that the
driver can use to switch individual
systems to a sporting mode. This includes the sports setting of the automatic
The driver can select the four main modes using the driving dynamics switch.
These main modes are designated
as follows:
Comfort
Normal
Sport
Sport+
After the vehicle is started, the driving dy
ICM Control Unit
Only the system components that are linked to the new architecture of the
dynamic driving systems in the
F01/F02 are described in this Product Information. In essence, this is the ne
SEE MORE:
The dimensions specified in this document are applicable at an object
temperature of 20ºC. The aim of
adjustment is to achieve a uniform gap.
Symmetry of the gaps between left and right sides of the vehicle has top
priority.
The door gaps must not deviate between the front and rear gap by more
Removing And Installing/Replacing An Injector (N63)
Notes
WARNING: Observe warning on cylinder head cover.
Clamp off battery negative terminal (risk of fire due to short-circuiting on
removal).
Electric fuel pump starts up automatically when door is opened!
Carry out installation work on fuel syst