BMW 7 Series: Introduction
Trusted Driver Assistance Systems
BMW has long since offered a comprehensive range of driver assistance systems. These make it easier for the driver to control the vehicle, by
- providing the driver with information,
- prompting the driver how to act or
- actively intervening in the way the vehicle is driven.
The systems presented have, for the most part, already been tried and tested in BMW vehicles for many years.
These include:
- Cruise control with braking function
- Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function
- Adaptive Brake Assistant with warning function.
The F01/F02 will, see refinements and enhancements to improve customer benefits further still.
Standard and Optional Equipment
The following table is a comparison of standard equipment and options available for driver assistance systems.
This comparison is between the E65 and F01:
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM STANDARD AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT REFERENCE CHART
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In the F01/F02, "Dynamic Cruise Control" (DCC) supersedes the cruise control (FGR) function available as standard in the E65.
The optional extra "Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function" (ACC Stop&Go) provides optimum assistance to the driver not only in smoothly flowing traffic but also in traffic jam situations. Both systems are based on the new architecture of the Integrated Chassis Management (ICM).
The primary aim of both items of optional equipment, ACC and ACC Stop&Go, is to relax the driver and, therefore, to make an improvement to the comfort/convenience area of the vehicle.
To assist the driver in panic braking situations as well, each of these items of optional equipment has been enhanced by the Adaptive Brake Assistant function. This safety function, which was first available in the E6x LCI, has been supplemented by a new warning function in the F01/F02. It alerts the driver to a risk of collision detected by the long-range radar sensor. This enables the driver to intervene even faster and, potentially, to avoid an accident.
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System Overview
Components in the Vehicle
Fig. 137: Identifying DCC, ACC Stop & Go Components, F01/F02 (View From
Front)
DCC/ACC STOP AND GO SYSTEM COMPONENTS REFERENCE CHART
Electronic transmission control m
Functions
Technical Networking Overview
Fig. 141: ACC Stop&Go Input/Output Diagram
INDEX REFERENCE CHART
Cruise Control with Braking Function
Fig. 142: Overview Of Cruise Control
The cruise control wi
New Warning Function
In the F01/F02, the Adaptive Brake Assistant is supplemented by a warning
function. This useful "collision
warning" is designed to draw the driver's attention to hazardous situations in
good time. T
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Instructions For Removing And Installing Ear Clips
Notes
NOTE: The work steps are show on assorted components.
Ear clip must always be replaced.
To remove an ear clip, place special tool 32 1 260 at right angles to ear and
cut ear open.
Fig. 112: Removing Ear Clip Using Special Tool (32 1 260)
The ear clip can be fitted not only axially but also
Indicator/warning lights
Concept
Indicator/warning lights in the instrument cluster
display the status of some functions in the vehicle
and indicate when a malfunction is present in
the monitored systems.
General information
The indicator/warning lights can light up in a variety
of combinations and colors.
Several of the
